That makes him a politician. If he were to actually be a Republican, he would face a primary challenge immediately.
US Midterms - Predictions and Aftereffects
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That makes him a politician. If he were to actually be a Republican, he would face a primary challenge immediately.
No he wouldn't. The Republican party put him in the Senate on his last election. And the Republican candidate was a bit player in that election. If he was a Republican, he would probably be elected again. As an independent, he's finished the next time he runs for office.
The Republican candidate in 2006, nobody ever heard of him. They played politics as well, seeing a better chance of getting rid of Ned Lamont and securing a Senate hawk. It was supposed to be a safe Lieberman seat until Lamont completed the upset. Much like the sacrificial lambs thrown against Charles Schumer.
In this climate, however, I am confident that Lieberman would face a challenge. Arguments for winning the general election did not sway Delaware's Republican primary voters.
In this climate, however, I am confident that Lieberman would face a challenge. Arguments for winning the general election did not sway Delaware's Republican primary voters.
You would also have to ask who that would be though. The Republicans shot their whole fortunes on 2010. And got nothing. Would McMahon spend another $40million of her own money? Simmons just can't raise the cash. The state is out of prominent Republicans. And the Republican party in Connecticut that ousted Wieker for Lieberman is not going to oust Lieberman after choosing a McMahod and a Foley as their standard bearers.
