Reply #12: So let me get this straight...

[ljm2002]

...Lamont enters the primary. Lieberman demonstrates his contempt for the process by refusing to commit to support the winner of the primary. Therefore Lamont should drop out of the race because he is being "divisive". Does that about cover it? By your reasoning, no challenger in a primary could ever win: all the incumbent has to do is say "hell no, I won't support the winner". Then the challenger will have no choice but to step down, or risk being labelled "divisive".

That is exactly, *exactly* the kind of reasoning that got us where we are today. Let the bullies frame the argument and cower because they might not like you or something if you stand up to them. Personally I am sick to death of weak kneed lily livered "hurt me" Democrats. I want one with backbone who will stand up to the Beltway bullies. From what I see, we have that in Ned Lamont. More power to him, I hope Joe goes down in flames, and Lamont goes to the Senate.