Charles Hurt of the Washington Times opines on Lieberman's strategy:
Even with an early lead, Mr. Lieberman will need plenty of money, which is far more difficult for him to raise without party backing. Further complicating that effort is that Mr. Lamont has shown a willingness to fund his anti-war campaign with his personal fortune of millions.
Mr. Lieberman has fired his campaign staffers, replacing them with trusted aides. He also has, belatedly, begun forcefully battling charges leveled against him during the primary that he blindly supports the war in Iraq and worked too closely with President Bush.And although Mr. Lieberman has lost the backing of the Democratic Party leaders, it is not clear how actively they will support Mr. Lamont's effort.
"I do not think resources are going to be a problem for Joe Lieberman," said House Deputy Whip Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, who is leading the effort to raise money for Republican House candidates. "He is going to get a tremendous amount of support from the American Jewish community."
In particular, Mr. Cantor said, those donors appreciate Mr. Lieberman's unwavering support of Israel and his determination to root out terrorism.
Read the rest at the link above.
UPDATE 5:40 a.m.: Lieberman needs help, to be sure, but his reputation/recognition in the state means he probably doesn't need to match Lamont's spending. In fact, if Ned Lamont were, say, a practicing attorney instead of genetically wealthy, we would know him only if his photo made The Smoking Gun.
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""He is going to get a trem... (Below threshold)1. Posted by mikem | August 15, 2006 7:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
""He is going to get a tremendous amount of support from the American Jewish community.
...those donors appreciate Mr. Lieberman's unwavering support of Israel"
This oughta create a grand spectacle for Republicans to watch. Half of the Democrats will be chomping at the bit to attack the "LieberJews" for dual loyalty while the other half tries to reassure Jewish Democrats that the first half deserve their support.
1. Posted by mikem | August 15, 2006 7:59 AM |
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2. Posted by Eric Dondero | August 15, 2006 11:19 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Lieberman could pick up major support among libertarians, as well. He has some "fiscally conservative/socially tolerant" appeal, and he should capitolize on that. While the Libertarian Party is unlikely to back him, other more mainstream libertarians could be attracted to his candidacy, and might even be an additional source of funds.
2. Posted by Eric Dondero | August 15, 2006 11:19 AM |
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