Connecticut for Lieberman | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | John Mertens (2011–2013) |
| General Secretary | John Kilian (2011–2013) |
| Founder | 25 Lieberman supporters |
| Founded | July 10, 2006 |
| Dissolved | January 2013 |
| Split from | Democratic Party of Connecticut |
| Ideology | Pro-Lieberman |
| Political position | Center[1] |
| Colors | Blue Yellow (customary) |
Connecticut for Lieberman was a Connecticut political party created by twenty-five supporters of U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman in 2006. The party was created to enable Lieberman to run for re-election following his defeat in the Democratic Party primary.[2][3] In the succeeding general election, Lieberman received 49.7% of the vote, defeating Democrat Ned Lamont and Alan Schlesinger of the Republican Party.[4]
- ^ "Sen. Joe Lieberman Leaves Divided Legacy : It's All Politics". NPR. 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- ^ "CQPolitics.com - Many Factors in Play as Senate Primary Nears in Connecticut". Archived from the original on August 20, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2006.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) of "Many Factors in Play as Senate Primary Nears in Connecticut", from Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved on December 20, 2006. - ^ Petitioning Parties Archived August 5, 2006, at the Wayback Machine (PDF). Retrieved on December 20, 2006.
- ^ Kornblut, Anne E.; Peters, Jeremy W. (November 7, 2006). "Lieberman Prevails Against Lamont in Connecticut". The New York Times. Retrieved December 20, 2006.
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