GEORGIA: Joe Lieberman’s Son Launches Senate Bid

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports:



Matt Lieberman, an entrepreneur who is the son of former U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, became the first Democrat to enter the race for retiring Republican Johnny Isakson’s seat on Thursday with a promise to be a voice for frustrated Georgians.

“I’m running as a fed-up citizen of Georgia and for the fed-up citizens of Georgia,” he told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I feel like I have to get off my butt and do something. I feel this is a calling. The gap between what Georgians want and what Republicans reflect in Georgia is huge.”

A political newcomer, Lieberman said he will advocate for new gun restrictions, push for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, back abortion rights and support a “public option,” which would make a government healthcare plan available as an alternative to private insurance.