Hartford Courant For Lieberman
I have remarked on the outstanding coverage the Hartford Courant has given to the Lieberman-Lamont match up. They have been almost a model for neutral reporting (the New York Times would do well to emulate them). Today, they came out and endorsed Lieberman. It is a very well crafted endorsement, neither harsh, nor pandering. I would encourage anyone interested in reading well written editorial content to read it. But the closing lines are truly outstanding:
Mr. Lieberman's history of enthusiasm for military interventions overseas is an anomaly in a man famous for mediating among warring factions in Washington. But to dismiss this moderate — a vanishing breed in a Congress sundered by extremism on both sides — for dissenting on a single issue would be a terrible waste. And a mistake.
It would show an intolerance unworthy of any political party.
Kudos to the folks who crafted this endorsement. That it echoes much of what I have written on this subject, doubtless colors my judgment, but I do like a well crafted editorial.
Politics, Uncategorized | Gaius July 29, 2006
