Just five days before Connecticut's Democratic primary a new Quinnipiac poll finds the momentum for Senator Lieberman's Greenwich millionaire and anti-war challenger is still increasing.
Lieberman now trails 41 to 54 among likely Democratic primary voters. Quinnipiac's July 20 poll found Senator Lieberman only training by four percent 47 to 51.
According to Quinnipiac, Only 5 percent of likely Democratic primary voters remain undecided, but 85 percent of voters say their mind is made up.
Among Lamont supporters, 65 percent say their vote is mainly against Lieberman.
Lieberman's support for the war in Iraq is the main reason they are voting for the challenger, 44 percent of Lamont voters say, with 50 percent who say the war is one of the reasons.
Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz says Senator Lieberman's primary campaign isn't working:
Sen. Lieberman's campaign bus seems to be stuck in reverse. Despite visits from former President Bill Clinton and other big name Democrats, Lieberman has not been able to stem the tide to Lamont.[. . .]
"Three months ago, Lamont was virtually unheard of, except perhaps on the blogs. As Democrats get to know Lamont better, they like what they see. Lamont has established himself as a credible alternative to Lieberman," Dr. Schwartz added.
My conversations with Connecticut Democrats confirm that this campaign is more about Bush Derangement Syndrome than anything else:
Bush Derangement Syndrome: the acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the presidency -- nay -- the very existence of George W. Bush. Charles Krauthammer - December 5, 2003
The Connecticut Democratic Senatorial primary is certainly not about Senator Lieberman's overall record or Lieberman's challenger. Connecticut Democrats are turning on Senator Lieberman because he is not sufficiently opposed to President Bush.
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