Channeling Connecticut in D.C.

A Democrat loses his party’s primary. He then runs as an independent — against the party’s official nominee. That ploy proves effective, and incumbent Sen. Joe Lieberman returns to the U.S. Congress. Interestingly, some District politicos hope to channel Connecticut — if not the senator.

At-large D.C. Council member Carol Schwartz lost her party’s primary. She subsequently announced a write-in campaign, setting her against her party’s nominee, Patrick Mara, and five other candidates. Not unlike Lieberman, she hopes popularity and name recognition pushes her to victory in November.