Lieberman defends civil rights record

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Sen. Joe Lieberman defended his civil rights record, disputing a black Democratic group's charge he lied about his 1960s activism fighting segregation in the South.

"That's really outrageous and, of course, it's a lie," Lieberman said Wednesday.

The Connecticut Federation of Black Democratic Clubs, which includes 20 clubs across the state, endorsed Lieberman's Democratic rival Ned Lamont and questioned whether he marched for civil rights.

"Senator, the Connecticut Federation of Black Democratic Clubs is offended by your television ad which claims you were an advocate for African-Americans' first-class citizenship and as such you marched for our civil rights," said Henry E. Parker, a former state treasurer, during a news conference attended by Lamont.

"Our research indicates that there is no evidence of you taking any action that could be described as an initiative to remove the shackles of second-class citizenship," Parker said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061012/ap_on_el_se/connecticut_senate

[MadMaddie]

1. Oh damn...Lieberman kicks himself in the ass again....

[IndianaGreen]

2. Lieberman supports torture and the repeal of habeas corpus

Lieberman's beliefs in civil liberties are as credible as that of a Nazi Storm Trooper.

[lcordero2]

3. of course

the people that are going to be tortured are brown people.

[greeneyedboy]

4. more handwaving from Joe. let's talk about representing your constituents