Today marks one year anniversary of the historic day when Ned Lamont defeated Joe Lieberman and the people took back their Democratic Party from the establishment.
As many know, I followed Lamont's campaign across the state from his beginnings in New Haven to his eventual loss in November. For me, August 8th stand out as the day when it was finally possible to talk openly about the war and raise objection to politicians who rubber stamped the policy of President Bush (e.g., Joe Lieberman).
I'll never forget those "established" Democrats who said Lamont had no chance as well as those who never gave Lamont a chance...the look on their faces (as well as their "embrace" of Lamont the next day) was priceless.
Although Ned lost in November, his victory in August ushered in a progressive tidal wave that helped Chris Murphy, Joe Courtney win re-election, gave the Democrats majority status in both the House and Senate, and will probably keep the Republicans in the minority for the foreseeable future.
In short, as a former resident of Danbury told me, if you believe in something, and fight hard for what you believe in, anything is possible...
In honor of this day, I'd like to take the new readers of HatCityBLOG on a trip down memory lane back to primary day in Danbury as well as footage from Lamont Headquarters.
Enjoy.
Primary night at Lamont headquarters.
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
