Lieberman-Lamont Roundup
Ned Lamont’s campaign has hired a prominent Democratic blogger, David Sirota.
Senator Joe Lieberman says he’s expecting a cold reception from some of his Democratic colleagues when he returns to the Senate next week.
Lieberman is calling for a five-person debate.
Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays, a Republican facing a tough reelection fight, says that the Bush administration needs to set a timeframe for pulling troops out of Iraq. Lieberman has said he would consider the proposal.
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