A few weeks ago John Kerry stated that he would not choose sides before the primary in Connecticut, and that he intended to support whichever candidate won the primary.
Here is his press release, just issued this morning:
John Kerry on Ned Lamont's Victory in Democratic Senate Primary in Connecticut
Below is a statement by John Kerry on Ned Lamont's victory in the Connecticut Democratic Senate primary. Kerry said on July 5th that he would support the Democratic nominee in Connecticut, and he supports Ned Lamont, the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.
"After an intense and competitive primary season, Connecticut Democrats have chosen their nominee and they've made a strong statement about the current course in Iraq which is failing our troops. I strongly support Ned Lamont for the United States Senate.
"I've worked with Joe Lieberman since our days in college together, and I respect his many contributions to our public life. But the Democratic Party stands for something, and the Democratic Party in Connecticut has made a choice. That choice will matter in November to the direction of our Party and the direction of our country. The events of the past months make even more clear the differences Democratic leadership would make for our country on Iraq, in making America safer, in having an economy that works for everyone, and in achieving energy independence. That's who we are as Democrats, and that's what we'll be fighting for. It's time for all Democrats to come together to support Ned Lamont. It's time for Democrats to unite."
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On a personal note, I'd add that Lieberman and Kerry have recently butted heads on many issues in the senate - the Iraq War for one (as you all remember, I'm sure, Holy Joe stood up on the senate floor on republican time to denounce the Kerry Feingold plan.)
Lieberman also voted for cloture on Alito, in contrast to Kerry's attempted filibuster. I'm sure they are friendly - they've worked in the senate together long enough - but I do wonder how sorry Kerry is to see him defeated.