Learning from Lieberman

I don't know what the future has in store for Ned Lamont, in November or otherwise, but his recent victory in the primaries over the junior senator from CT certainly sends a message as we head into the thick of election season. Say what you will about Lamont, but I'll tell you this much- the man stands his ground. His platform was and is unabashedly left of center. This race motivated CT voters to register; and once they did they came out and voted for him. Lamont ran and won the first battle on a platform that is unapologetically liberal. He didn't try to pander to the right or meet the right halfway, and I think this is downright refreshing. Don't back down! I hope this trend continues, because I'm sick the argument that we need to pander to the swing voters. When you run on a refreshing platform that resonates with the voters and gives them hope, they'll come out and vote for you.