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Ned Lamont, Closet Republican
Hardball/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

Posted on 08/09/2006 5:33:22 PM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest

by Mark Finkelstein

August 9, 2006 - 20:06

That didn't take long. Just yesterday, Ned Lamont was the netroot hero, the pride of MoveOn.org, the scourge of the GOP. Today, Dem nomination in hand, he began his run toward the center - with a little help from his MSM friends.

On this evening's Hardball, Chris Matthews scoffed at the way that the RNC put Lamont's picture up on its website alongside Michael Moore, Mark Moulitsas of the Daily Kos, Howard Dean, and John Murtha. Well, let's see: Dean via his DFA organization openly campaigned for Lamont over Lieberman. Daily Kos put itself totally in the service of Lamont. As for Moore and Murtha, can anyone point to an iota of difference between their views on Iraq and those of Lamont?

Interviewing Lamont, Matthews offered him the chance to show what a non-partisan guy he is, inviting him to name his Republican 'heroes.' Lamont mentioned Teddy Roosevelt - for busting trusts, Colin Powell, and John McCain - for being willing to buck the status quo.

An aside - Lamont noted that he disagreed with McCain on 'choice.' I don't know about you, but of all the political sleight of tongue, using 'choice' as a euphemism for abortion is one that particularly grates on me.

Later in the show, guest Howard Fineman did his bit. He claimed that Lamont gave "a very cogent answer" as to why Republicans should vote for him. Right. Lamont had made reference to the fact that he came from a business background. Just like George Soros and Jon Corzine, Howard. Lamont also said he wanted to help business by doing something about health care. Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that his solution would be something Hillary could love?

Fineman even went so far as to claim that Lamont "was really, basically a Republican most of his life as a town selectman in Greenwich." Right. Except for the fact that he was a Democrat.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Connecticut
KEYWORDS: 2006election; antiamericanism; antiwarmovement; cutandrun; dajooz; dnctalkingpoints; election2006; electioncongress; hardball; howardfineman; iraqwar; israel; joementum; lamont; lieberman; lyingliars; mediacampaigning; msnbc; nedlamont; notapeacemovement; rabidantisemites
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To: dangus

LOL!


21 posted on 08/09/2006 5:54:31 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

I thought it was Major Malfunction.


22 posted on 08/09/2006 5:55:40 PM PDT by Past Your Eyes (Some people are too stupid to be ashamed.)
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To: dangus

Or maybe Major Major, Colonel Korn and Milo Minderbinder?


23 posted on 08/09/2006 5:58:50 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: Moral Hazard
How many Republicans are going to vote for a guy who was sandwiched between Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton at his victory celebration?

Similar question, same answer... How many Jews are going to vote for a guy sandwiched between 2 known antisemites at his victory celebration?

24 posted on 08/09/2006 6:02:02 PM PDT by weegee (Remember "Remember the Maine"? Well in the current war "Remember the Baby Milk Factory")
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
he came from a business background. Just like George Soros and Jon Corzine, Howard. Lamont also said he wanted to help business by doing something about health care. <<<

When a liberal wants to HELP you or GIVE you something....Just bend over and assume the position!!

If all these moneyed Libs REALLY wanted to help..they'd spend ALL of their money FIRST before asking me for help...then i could be charitable to them.....PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
25 posted on 08/09/2006 6:09:30 PM PDT by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Is Fineman just pretending or is he really as stupid as he sounds? He dazzles you with his mediocrity.


26 posted on 08/09/2006 6:09:57 PM PDT by Russ
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To: Russ

I think he is stupid. He tries too hard at being and sounding smart.


27 posted on 08/09/2006 6:11:34 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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To: shield
center dimwits are not even welcome in their own party....<<


Shusssh!..thats our only hope for our future and the bigger picture
28 posted on 08/09/2006 6:12:23 PM PDT by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Yeah, the New York Times says Lamont is a "moderate". So Chrissy, taking his cue from the Times, says Lamont is a moderate. This will be the new Left/Liberal meme. These people are liars. They do it all the time. They have their own reality, which they make up as they go along.


29 posted on 08/09/2006 6:19:10 PM PDT by popdonnelly
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To: Congressman Billybob

"To suggest anything else is just more press dishonesty."

Chrissy is not honest, and he is not really a member of the press. He's a former Democrat politico, just like a lot of the other asshats we see on the tube.


30 posted on 08/09/2006 6:20:42 PM PDT by popdonnelly
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
As we all know, most Republicans celebrate victories surrounded by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and NOW's Kim Gandy:


31 posted on 08/09/2006 6:21:24 PM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: All

so, what is up with the republican candidate? this should be a win for the republicans. I know many republicans came out back Lieberman in the primary, but I dont think this is loss, come out for the republican candidate.


32 posted on 08/09/2006 6:25:22 PM PDT by Kewlhand`tek (Those that can't , Teach. Those that can't teach , Report)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

You just have a WEALTH of great stuff lately, don't you??

Betha the closer to the election, the more great threads you will have.


33 posted on 08/09/2006 6:33:49 PM PDT by Txsleuth ((((((((ISRAEL)))))))))
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

The Lieberman campaign will have all the television clips and audio clips from the primary, plus the NY Times editorial endorsing him.

It'll be a swell campaign ad lining up his primary campaign statements alongside his post-primary campaign statements.


34 posted on 08/09/2006 6:39:32 PM PDT by BusterBear
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To: Txsleuth

Thanks, Tex, glad you've enjoyed it. In the wake of yesterday's primary it's been a busy day. Might take a bit of a breather tomorrow!


35 posted on 08/09/2006 6:44:09 PM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Chrissy has given up on not showing his bias. He is aganist the WAR


now and by God he wants everyone else to be also. I can tell when he thinks he has pulled one across but I know cause he ducks his head just a little and smiles just a little. Plus he is much to cynical for me. He thinks politics is just a game and who wins really does not mattter he just likes the drama. It does matter very much.


36 posted on 08/09/2006 6:48:09 PM PDT by therut
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Google Corliss Lamont. You will be horrified at this family.


37 posted on 08/09/2006 6:53:36 PM PDT by Rodney King (No, we can't all just get along.)
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To: Kewlhand`tek
so, what is up with the republican candidate?

He's corrupt and he should pull out of the race. A vote for him is essentially a vote for Lamont.

38 posted on 08/09/2006 6:55:18 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (404 Page Error Found)
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To: Rodney King

So I see. His uncle was an unabashed Communist.


39 posted on 08/09/2006 7:04:16 PM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: popdonnelly

This has been going on for years with the Libs. They think liberalism IS THE CENTER. That makes Conservatives "Hitler" and it means Libs like Lamont are in the "center of liberalism." Never mind that the center is the center and Lamont is a far left lib.
But since they only talk among themselves and see only New York and the Beltway they assume EVERYONE thinks like they do.


40 posted on 08/09/2006 7:08:15 PM PDT by bombthrower
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