I was pondering the win and was wondering since I havent heard anything about it on Kos or in the media anywhere: Is Leiberman's decision unprecented? I cannot remember anyone who lost a party primary and subsequently ran as an independent.
Certainly people like Jeffords or Wiecker have switched from their parties to independent candidacies, but has anyone ever tried to have their cake and eat it too as Lieberman is doing here (and i mean, of course, for a federal senate or house race.)?
Simply put, is Joe's sore Loser move unprecendented? If so I think it is of tremendous importance to the mainstream discussion. Does anyone know the answer?
UPDATE: apparently he almost, or sort of, is. See the comments bellow about Senator Javitz being co-nominated by the liberal party and getting crushed in november. Someone should point this out to Joseph.
Also, did anyone else catch samantha bee's speculation on the daily show tonight? She is betting that if Loserman loses in november he is going to start his own (presumtively independent) Senate. I cant wait for the Leiberman shadow government.
Very interested. If this is the case It should be of great note and importance to interpreting his character in handling of this loss.