Independent Lieberman Leads Dem Lamont Into October

"A poll released by Quinnipiac University shows that Connecticut U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, who lost a Democratic primary in September because of his support for the U.S. military mission in Iraq and is now running as an independent, leads the man who beat him last month.

The poll, conducted Sept. 21-25 and released on Sept. 28, found that 49 percent of likely voters favor the incumbent Lieberman over Democratic nominee and political newcomer Ned Lamont.

Lamont, a businessman with support from anti-war groups like MoveOn.org, enjoys the support of 39 percent of Connecticut's likely voters, according to the poll.

The remaining voters are either undecided or said they favor Republican candidate Alan Schlesinger." Continue reading.