Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman continues on in the campaign trail, hailing McCain as a tested leader and extolling Palin in all her average American glory. On Sunday Lieberman visited one of the most crucial battle ground states in the current election—Ohio. In his speech he told voters to “Vote for who you think really can put our country together and is tested in crisis,” insinuating that McCain is indeed the only candidate with the knowledge and the experience to lead America into the future. He went on to say that “Sen. Obama probably will have his day, even a day when I support him, but it's not at this election.” I wonder how he feels after watching tonight’s debate. “Senator O’government?”
After stopping by Ohio, Lieberman wasted no time before hitting another key place—Philadelphia. In an attempt to shore up support from Jewish voters like himself, Lieberman campaigned for McCain at Brith Sholom, a local temple. Lieberman stressed that McCain at his core is an independent and is not George Bush.
Lieberman also has begun campaigning for the reelection of Republican Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota, disputing partisan claims that Coleman “conducted inadequate oversight of the Iraq war as the top Republican on the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI).
Considering that he ran for Vice President on the Democratic ticket only four years ago, Lieberman’s change of heart is quite astounding. One must wonder what his own political agenda is in the purple politics he’s created. Unfortunately I don’t have the answers, but can be sure that he will continue to tout his Republican buddies in the 19 crucial days ahead.
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The fact that J-Lieb is campaigning for Coleman is probably the most fascinating piece of news I've heard all week. It means that Joe is doing more than just campaigning for his "good friend John McCain." Campaigning for Coleman makes two Republicans and further puts into doubt Joe's status when the election is over among the Senate Democrats. Could this be the straw that breaks Harry Reid's back? Will Joe start caucusing with the Senate Republicans? Will he start voting with them on social issues? Without question, J-Lieb is going to be a very interesting senator to watch over the next four years of his term.
Indeed his next four years will be very interesting to watch! One thing I'm curious about is whether Lieberman's campaigning on behalf of McCain, and his recent statement that John McCain is at his core an Independent, will have a negative impact on McCain's support from the hard core republicans. Even the appointing of Sarah Palin as VP won't negate the fact that the person at the top of the Republican ticket is considered an "independent at his core."
Connecticut should have kept this fool out of senate after the Democrats voted him down. I agree with Mr.Shulman that this is very scary. In the case that we can get enough Democrats in office to have a majority, I see we tell Lieberman to switch sides. id rather have 1 less democrat than a traitor. Just my 2 cents
...such harsh words from a Democrat to a fellow Democrat. So Grant, am I right in believing you think that the Iraq war was wrong, is wrong, and is a war we should get out of now? Assuming my assumption is correct, I suppose you respect Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel for breaking with his party to lobby against the war. However, then would he not fit your characterization of a traitor? What's the difference between Hagel and Lieberman, as they faced much dissension yet both broke with their party over the Iraq war, except that one happens to agree with your position?
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