With an anti war message and 4 million dollars the political neophyte won the Democratic primary with 52% of the vote.
Ned Lamont was able to do what many politicians will aim to do in upcoming elections. He integrated old school politics and an internet grassroots movement called “Netroots.” Lamont’s campaign was able to mobilize the support of liberal online bloggers in addition to local homegrown activists. In the weeks leading up to the election the blogosphere was abuzz with doctored photos, video clips, and rumors of hacking.
This same focus on technology and the liberal blogosphere were credited with putting Howard Dean on the political map in 2004 but that feat seemed to lack a major component: turning Internet financial, moral and organizational support into a winning campaign. And Ned Lamont has succeeded in doing just that.
However, the loss doesn’t mean saying goodbye to Joe. Without the endorsement of the Democratic Party, Veteran Senator Lieberman has already vowed to run on the Independent ticket in November. 
Ned Lamont and his “Netroots” will face Republican Candidate Alan Schlesinger and perhaps Senator Joe Lieberman, again, in November.

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