Food for thought....

Much continues to be made about incumbent U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman's decision to run an independent candidacy under the banner Connecticut for Lieberman - and how Democrats have rejected that effort by throwing their support behind the winner of the Democratic primary, Democratic nominee, Ned Lamont. But yet, there continues to be signs that it may not be playing out quite that simple.

A SurveyUSA poll released earlier this week suggests that 83 percent of the Democrats who supported Lieberman in the primary are still supporting him in the general election

And this...two press releases issued today touting a press conference this afternoon regarding Homeland Security Funding. The Lamont campaign issued on the press releases - criticizing Lieberman's lack of support in providing adequate federal dollars to the state, and noting that he will be joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate John DeStefanoat the press conference.

The DeStefano camp also issues a press release regarding the event - but minus any reference or criticism of Lieberman. The DeStefano camp is blaming Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Republicans for the failure to adequately provide sufficient Homeland Security funding to Connecticut.

Sounds to me like that old political adage - know who your opponent is, and stay forcused on them.

But that's not to say there aren't some Democrats who do feel very strongly about the issue. And to that point, I offer this comment attributed to former President Jimmy Carter and reported by CNN news:

"I've lost my confidence in Joe Lieberman and don't wish to see him re-elected."