As expected, Joe Lieberman was routed in yesterday's primary election. And as expected, he says he will continue to run as an Independent.

I don't know if Massachusetts, like New Mexico, has closed primaries where only registered Democrats were able to vote in the primary. If so, perhaps he thinks he can attract enough DTSs and Republicans to pull off a win.

To quote O'Tim quoting Roger Daltry quoting Murray Head quoting some anonymous kid 85 years ago, "Say it ain't so, Joe".

This is exactly what I was talking about a few posts down. A lack of respect for the electoral process coming from the people involved in it. He has the right to do it, of course. It's perfectly legal. But it's tacky and it's wrong.

Lieberman, with this move, seems to be saying "I'm the right person for this job. I know I am. You voters are obviously just too stupid to see it, so I'll keep telling you."

The purpose of an election is to hear the voice of the people. To have the people themselves choose the candidate that they want to run for office. Sometimes, well, frequently, we will choose wrongly, but that is our right and the cross we must bear. The responsibility of the candidate is to respect that voice. Obviously, Joe Lieberman does not have that respect. He evidently thinks this is about his ego, and about getting the last word.

The people have spoken, Joe. Say your goodbyes and clear out your desk. I still have some boxes from my move if you need them.