[thumb:326:l:l=x]The Connecticut Democratic Primary is coming up in August and Ned Lamont is [thumb:327:r:l=x]challenging Joe Lieberman for his seat. There was a live debate this evening on NBC and I took some time to take some notes. Here are the bullet points:
Lamont wants the President to outline his withdrawl from Iraq. Why I dont know; it seems stupid to share this sort of intel with the enemy. Lieberman agreed with me; he opposes a set timeline.
When asked about the North Korean missile tests Lieberman said it was time for economic sanctions with NK; Lamont suggested tougher talks. I really dont understand what “tougher talks” means. Do they yell at him? “STOP FIRING MISSILES OR WE’LL GET REALLY ANGRY!” or maybe “YOU’RE A SHORT, UGLY TROLL! STOP FIRING MISSLES!”
Lieberman supports ANWR; Lamont attacked Americans for driving SUVs. He obviously hasn’t taken a look at what people drive in Connecticut. Any clue as to the #1 selling vehicle in the north-east?
Lieberman says immigrants should abide by the law, learn English and wait in line like everyone else for their citizenship; Lamont thinks we need to ammend laws, bend rules and hand out citizenship to everyone that’s already here illegally. After all… they can’t vote if they aren’t citizens.
Lamont also thinks it’s the tax payers responsiblity to pay for immigrant’s college education. That one really made me wanna put my foot through the TV. Call me selfish but they can pay for their own damn education.
Lieberman has Senate Seniority; Lamont has none. I dont see how Lamont benefits Connecticut there… but then again I don’t know a lot of things.
What I took away from the debate was that Ned Lamont thinks he’s a qualified US Senator but really he’s just another whiney cheese-eater with millions of dollars and a lack-luster desire to teach high school.