This is the first in a series of articles that I plan to write about Joe Lieberman and his run for the Senate as an Independent. I have a lot of respect for Joe; I don't always agree with him but I do believe that he truly believes in his agenda. I also support his candidacy as an Independent, or to be more specific, the Connecticut for Lieberman party. Our political system allows him to do so.

I also like to study how leaders adapt to and change when they lose a major election. Sometimes they go on to bigger and better things. Some learn that they can make a difference away from elected life.

At the moment, the official campaign website is being redeveloped. However, Mr. Lieberman explains why he is staying in the race. Here is part of the text,

"I've been a leader in the Senate on strengthening our national security, protecting and creating jobs, stopping global warming and finding cures to diseases like cancer and diabetes.

And I'm staying because I want to help end the war in Iraq as quickly and successfully as possible, in a way that brings stability to the Middle East and doesn't leave us even more vulnerable to terrorist attacks."

During this campaign season I am also following Wikipedia entries about the candidates. The Lieberman entry is excellently written with the proper citations.

I think this will be an interesting race and an interesting story to follow.

Sincerely,
Alan