Eight Politicians who really ought to switch

[MercedesV]

RINOs and conservadems are cutting quite a swath these days -- making demands, frustrating their colleagues, wielding clout and even influencing elections. Not surprisingly, the nicknames aren't terms of endearment. GOP conservatives disparage GOP moderates as Republicans In Name Only. Democratic liberals apply the conservadems label to party brethren they consider obstructions to President Obama's agenda.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/12/the-misfits-eight-politicians-who-really-ought-to-switch/

[Lynden1000]

Just one of the pitfalls of a two-party system. There will always be people who don't fit comfortably into either party.

[Lifeguard]

Sen. Joe Lieberman may be the cause of the death of the health care bill. I really wish Conn. could hold a recall election, but I hear they cannot, Joe is in there until 2012.

[ninetoes]

Sen. Joe Lieberman may be the cause of the death of the health care bill. I really wish Conn. could hold a recall election, but I hear they cannot, Joe is in there until 2012.

What if his constiuents support his position?

[MercedesV]

Connecticut
Lieberman:
Favorable 35%, Unfavorable 63%
Job Approval 36%, Disapproval 61%

If the 2012 election for U.S. Senate were held today would you to reelect Joe Lieberman would you consider voting for another candidate or would you vote to replace Lieberman?

35% Reelect
14% Consider
48% Replace

If you could vote again for U.S. Senate would you vote for Ned Lamont theDemocrat Alan Schlesinger the Republican or Joe Lieberman an Independent?

59% Lamont
34% Lieberman
3% Schlesinger

http://www.pollster.com/blogs/ctsen_lieberman_ratings_r2k111.php

This poll was taken end of 08, there is a poll from earlier in 08 showing somewhat higher numbers but below 50% approval. Looking to see if any 09 figures available. It is interesting to note that Leibermann's office has been protested quite a bit lately regarding his position on health care. It doesn't appear that CT voters are pleased with Lieberman.

[MercedesV]

DailyKos.com (D)/ Research 2000 9/8-10/09 600 LV 47 50 - 3 -
DailyKos.com (D)/ Research 2000 3/23-25/09 600 LV 44 54 - 2 -
Quinnipiac 2/4-8/09 1603 RV 43 49 5 - 3
DailyKos.com (D)/ Research 2000 11/11-13/08 600 LV 35 63 - 2 -

http://www.pollster.com/polls/ct/fav-lieberman.php

Job approval rating

http://www.pollster.com/polls/ct/jobapproval-senlieberman.php