When I heard that there was a movie that came out called “Dinner for Schmucks,” I thought it was the life story of the senior Senator from Connecticut, Joe LIEberman. But someone told me that it wasn’t about him. Oh well.
After reading this story, I’m not feeling sorry for Joe one bit.
A new survey of Connecticut by Public Policy Polling (D) provides a fascinating look into the possible future of independent Sen. Joe Lieberman. To be exact, the former Democrat is incredibly unpopular with most voters — and only marginally popular with Republicans — and would have a hard time avoiding a landslide defeat should he run again in 2012.
Anybody shedding any tears? Didn’t think so. Here’s more good news:
Lieberman’s approval rating stands at only 31%, with 57% disapproval — even lower than the 36%-54% for Sen. Chris Dodd, who is retiring. Broken down by party, Lieberman’s rating is 20%-69% among Democrats, 46%-41% among Republicans, and 31%-56% among independents.
Respondents were also asked this question: “Generally speaking in 2012 will you vote to reelect Joe Lieberman or would you rather replace him with someone else?” The answer was only 24% to re-elect him, against 66% who would vote to replace him.
You all know that if the Democrats lose control of the Senate, good ole Joe will caucus with the rethuglicans because it’s always been about him. This “independent” crap he’s pulled the past 4 years is total BS. Harry Reid and Dick Durbin should have had the balls to strip him of his chairmanship. But if the Dems hold on by 1 or 2 seats, we’ll be stuck with LIEberman for another two years sabotaging the President’s agenda every chance he gets.
Maybe Joe will take a hint and retire. My sense is that his ego won’t let him. Let’s hope the people in Connecticut hand him his walking papers in 2 years.