This news from the campaign trail: Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman yesterday warned against the Democratic Party from supporting extremist candidates such as former Vermont governor Howard Dean.

Citing Dean’s opposition to the war and his opposition to Bush’s tax cuts, Lieberman said Dean represents a “”ticket to nowhere.”

Largely unknown nationally a year ago, Dean has emerged as a surprise front-runner in the race. Dean’s photo graces the cover of both Time and Newsweek.

Lieberman’s comments mirror the message of the Democratic Leadership Council.

The chair of the council, Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, said last week, “The administration is being run by the far right. The Democratic Party is in danger of being taken over by the far left.”