New Haven Independent

Lamont Targets “Bush’s Favorite Senator”

by Staff | March 14, 2006 8:00 AM | Permalink

If Ned Lamont pulls off an upset victory over U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman in a Democratic primary, he will owe few — if any — favors to the powers that be at the state Capitol. A decidedly grassroots crowd turned out Monday to cheer on Lamont as he announced his candidacy against “George Bush’s favorite senator.” For Independent team coverage, click here to read Dan Levine’s report on the Lamont rally; click here to read about a key independent-minded strategist who has signed on with the Lamont campaign; and click here to read Melinda Tuhus’ report on Lieberman’s support among environmental groups.

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