HARTFORD, Conn., July 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman says he will always be a Democrat, but just in case, he wants his own party line on the Connecticut ballot this fall.
The party seems to be single-purpose, since its name is Connecticut for Lieberman, the Hartford Courant reports. The Connecticut secretary of state's office says the party will probably end up fifth on the ballot, following Republicans, Democrats, Conerned Citizens and Libertarians, but above candidates with no party designation.
Lieberman faces a primary opponent, Ned Lamont, who has been attacking him for his continued support of the Iraq invasion.
While Lieberman continues to run ahead in the polls, Lamont has been gaining ground, and Lieberman, as insurance, filed petitions to run in November as an independent.
Lieberman has promised to continue to vote with the Democratic caucus if he wins as an independent -- or as a Connecticut for Lieberman candidate.
"I've always been a Democrat, and I'll remain a Democrat," Lieberman said.
