We’re not neglecting “the green,” believe me. In fact, this is going to be the first place I post an entry about Ned Lamont’s newest commercial. I know Martin (and others) have written about the campaign several times, but maybe this is a good time to introduce the campaign, and myself, to the rest of you.
Ned Lamont. Maybe you’ve heard of him? =)
We’re going to beat Joe Lieberman on August 8th. And we’re going to win again this November. When the ballots are cast and counted, no one will be able to refer to CT’s Junior Senator as “George Bush’s favorite Democrat.” 
Hi. I’m Tim. I haven’t appeared in any television shows with Kent Brockman, but I have worked for a favorite candidate or two of yours in the past on the Internet side of things. Paul Hackett and Chuck Pennacchio, for example. I went to work for Chuck because I hoped that campaign would be the fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party. And while that one never quite materialized into all that I had hoped it would, this campaign in Connecticut is.
You see, everywhere Ned travels, the house is packed. The picture to the right was taken at one of our Saturday morning volunteer meetings. This campaign is not just about Senator Lieberman dissapointing Democrats time and time again, it’s about Ned Lamont — and electing a Senator we will all be proud of in Washington, D.C. The picture below is from a David Sirota book signing. The campaign expected about 20 visitors — 60 to 75 showed up. There was so little room, I had to step outside and snap this photo:
And while supporters of Ned believe in what we are fighting for — Senator Lieberman’s supporters mock us. They have litterally called us “weirdos” and “radicals” seeking to “terrorize [the senator] throughout the summer.” Senator Lieberman called our campaign a “jihad.” The choice of language and framing is no mistake.
But we march on, and election day is on August 8. Senator Lieberman has promised to run as a Democrat, but refuses to rule out a potential Independent bid. It will undermine the party yet again if he chose to do so, but I think we’re all quite used to that by now.
But back to Ned, the person, and the commercial linked above the fold in the image. In addition to being a successful businessman, Ned is a volunteer teacher at a Bridgeport, CT inner-city public school. Today, we released the campaign’s newest ad, featuring some of his students.
Students: 30 Seconds
(Quicktime | Windows Media | YouTube)
I hope you take a look at it, and if you aren’t one of those online already sold on Ned, here are some other resources you might peruse:
Bio
Online Resource Center
10 Minute Video Intro (produced by robert greenwald
Campaign Blog
Oh, I’ll be back. But before I start spamming ya’ll — I thought an introduction would be appropriate. I’ll be around to answer any questions you might have about the candidate or the campaign.
Tim