Blogging as a Lamont supporter, I have to say that this sounds good for Joe today, with his numbers hitting exactly where they needed to be once he lost the Democratic primary. In the same report, it might be argued that Joe has peaked and executed well, but if Lamont can get his message out there he can close this gap.

From the Hartford Courant article

But Lieberman, who stayed in the race as a petitioning candidate, enjoys a 57 percent approval rating and has managed to capture 67 percent of the Republican vote, while keeping 35 percent of Democrats in his camp. Unaffiliated voters prefer him over Lamont 45-37 percent.

Somehow the combination of Lieberman advantages have gotten Joe to his target. From my armchair I'd say they are: 18 year incumbency, favorable national news coverage, ready PAC and lobby donations, and lastly what I think is a packaged-to-sell message of anti-partisanship.

I take some comfort in Matt Stoller's analysis.

Lieberman's been up on the air a lot more than Lamont recently, so Lieberman's apparent bleeding of support lends some credence to the theory that he's peaked.

The race does seem to have a very large pool of uncommitted voters, bigger than anything I remember.

If I'm reading this correctly, there is a 38 point battlefield for undecided and open-to-change voters.

From the Courant again:

Lieberman leads Lamont among likely voters 48-40 percent, with 8 percent undecided and roughly 15 percent of both candidates' supporters saying they still could change their minds before Nov. 7.

Lamont still has the same two tasks he's had since the primary. He needs to educate voters on what he will do in office, and why having Lieberman in office at this time in his career is dangerous.

It is my humble opinion that Lieberman's particular anti-partisanship has only one course to run - lobby-driven voting rather than platform driven representation.

I already have faith in his GOTV. I certainly hope Lamont's ads get better and more numerous.

UPDATE: This is old news, not a new endorsement. Via spazeboy below.

Sue from MyLeftNutmeg tells the tale

from the article...

As a member of the U.S. Senate, Ned Lamont would be a strong advocate for public schools, and that’s why Connecticut’s two teacher unions are endorsing his candidacy.

Rosemary Coyle, president of the Connecticut Education Association, said, “Lamont will challenge the current administration and its priorities. He understands that the answer to even better schools is not more standardized tests or vouchers. The key is adequate resources from the federal government to support universal preschool and expanded educational opportunities at every level. This is a critical time in the history of public education as the federal government imposes unrealistic requirements on schools, and it’s time that Connecticut had a champion for students, teachers and public education in the U.S. Senate.”

And before anyone gets on Ned's case about whether or not Ned was a teacher, the CEA addresses the issue very nicely:

Coyle pointed out that Lamont volunteers in a 50-year old inner-city public school, and he has said that quality public education is our best hope for providing every child the best opportunity in life. “He has felt the same frustrations teachers face, and he is listening to their concerns. Across Connecticut, his vision resonates with teachers who have dedicated their lives to helping children. He has the energy and determination to refocus our nation’s priorities. A win for Ned Lamont in November will be a win for Connecticut’s teachers and students.”