Lieberman if he wins as an independent will vote with the Dem caucus. He will be a Dem in practice, and might formally become a Dem, unlike Jeffords, because I suspect this is his last term if he wins re-election. Casting Lieberman winning as an independent as a Dem loss is noise.
I guess you're right. I supposeI'll move CT back to Safe Dem, though that does make things look a bit more boring.. You know, Dick Morris says it'll be a true three-way toss-up if Lieberman runs as an Independent.
"He will be a Dem in practice, and might formally become a Dem, unlike Jeffords, because I suspect this is his last term if he wins re-election."
No question he'll still be a Dem. but he'll support the war and will lean toward Bush on judgeships. Besides, trouble will be brewing for the Dems. when the party refuses to provide funds for Lieberman's run.