Connecticut for Lieberman
Connecticut for Lieberman | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | John Mertens (2011–2013) |
| General Secretary | John Kilian (2011–2013) |
| Founder | 25 Lieberman supporters |
| Founded | July 10, 2006 |
| Dissolved | January 2013 |
| Split from | Democratic Party of Connecticut |
| Ideology | Pro-Lieberman |
| Political position | Center |
| Colors | Blue Yellow (customary) |
Connecticut for Lieberman was a Connecticut political party created by twenty-five supporters of U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman in 2006. The party was created to enable Lieberman to run for re-election following his defeat in the Democratic Party primary. In the succeeding general election, Lieberman received 49.7% of the vote, defeating Democrat Ned Lamont and Alan Schlesinger of the Republican Party.