…this morning a close colleague and supporter of Lieberman’s, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., told USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page that if Lieberman loses by more than 10 percentage points, he thinks it’s unlikely the senator will mount an independent effort to keep his seat. Lautenberg said Lieberman hasn’t specifically told him that, but that it’s his (Lautenberg’s) impression of what would happen. Page was guest-hosting on National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm Show, and Lautenberg’s comments were aired live.
Lautenberg told Page that in the event of a big primary loss, Lieberman would have to “take a look at what reality is.”
Asked by On Deadline for a reaction, Lieberman campaign spokesman Rob Sawicki said “we are focused solely on winning the primary Tuesday and will leave speculations on what happens after that to others.”
I’m Gonna Knock You Out
