Joe Lieberman to support 2010 GOP Candidates

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
Subway Series: Former Dem Veep Candidate Plans to Campaign for GOP


http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/independent-sen-joe-lieberman-hell-back-republicans-2010/story?id=8952240


Well?

[Sbane]

lol

[RosettaStoned]

I can't believe this guy was the Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee once upon a time.

[ChrisJG777]

Hmm, I suppose it depends on which Republicans he supports, but still... 

[Scam of God]

He belongs in the GOP: a big-government warhawk with sympathies towards social authoritarianism and an unnatural sexual attraction to the Star of David.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

[bgwah]

What a baby.

[tmthforu94]

What a horrible thing! Supporting candidates from both sides. He should be expelled from the Senate for this.

[Scam of God]

What a horrible thing! Supporting candidates from both sides. He should be expelled from the Senate for this.

You ought to like him. He has a strong appeal to the idiot-populist base of the GOP, which is 90% of its real voting bloc.

[tmthforu94]

What a horrible thing! Supporting candidates from both sides. He should be expelled from the Senate for this.

You ought to like him. He has a strong appeal to the idiot-populist base of the GOP, which is 90% of its real voting bloc.

Sarcasm, my friend.
I just think it's annoying how both sides will attack their opponent for being "too partisan" during a campaign, but once they get in there, if someone is actually bi-partisan, they get attacked by their party. It seems like it is only okay to be bi-partisan when it is someone from the opposing party reaching out to you.

[Scam of God]

What a horrible thing! Supporting candidates from both sides. He should be expelled from the Senate for this.

You ought to like him. He has a strong appeal to the idiot-populist base of the GOP, which is 90% of its real voting bloc.

Sarcasm, my friend.
I just think it's annoying how both sides will attack their opponent for being "too partisan" during a campaign, but once they get in there, if someone is actually bi-partisan, they get attacked by their party. It seems like it is only okay to be bi-partisan when it is someone from the opposing party reaching out to you.

He's going to join the GOP eventually, and he's going to fit right in with its ever-expanding "big tent" of economic liberals. He'll always have the V-chip to run on.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I wonder if the GOP candidates even want his support really......

He's as bad as snarlin' Arlen.

[HappyWarrior]

How can ben support him now....

[tmthforu94]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

[Scam of God]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

I don't care that he's a turncoat. I care that he's a big spender, a social authoritarian and a warhawk. I care because if he actually joins the GOP this will go a long way towards confirming my hypothesized realignment. If he does, I hope you welcome him, and make him feel comfortable.

[tmthforu94]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

I don't care that he's a turncoat. I care that he's a big spender, a social authoritarian and a warhawk. I care because if he actually joins the GOP this will go a long way towards confirming my hypothesized realignment. If he does, I hope you welcome him, and make him feel comfortable.

My statement wasn't directed towards you.

[DariusNJ]

That's his choice, but what makes me angry is that he will act like a Democrat when it's convenient for him.

[Holmes]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

I'm sure there are Republicans praising him now. The roles here are just reversed than in your hypothetical. What's the difference, exactly?

[rebeltarian]

Two things I agree with Joe on here:

1. It's time for the President to stop being so slim-skinned and make up his mind about Afghanistan, one way or the other. 

2. "Bottom line, I'm saying this public option is so unnecessary to genuine health care reform and so bad for our country and the people of our country that I would vote to stop final vote on this health care reform bill if the public option is part of it."

[tmthforu94]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

I'm sure there are Republicans praising him now. The roles here are just reversed than in your hypothetical. What's the difference, exactly?

There isn't. I'm "attacking" both sides on this. That's why I'm an independent now. It's the only place you can be without being attacked. Oh wait...

[Landslide Lyndon]

Why is this news? He already did that last year when he campaigned not only for John McCain, but also for Susan Collins and Norm Coleman.

I bet he would stump for Attila the Hun running against Jesus Christ, if that secured him a couple more hours of cable coverage.

[HappyWarrior]

This is simply hypocritcal. If Liberman had been a Republican turned Independent, and he was campaigning for Democrats, Democrats would be praising him, while many Republican's would critique him. I hope none of you ever complain that a candidate is too partisan, because that is exactly what you all want.

I'd say the same thing if someone Palin became an independent and then supported a Dem running in her state.  Its just betraying people who gave you trust and support for a long time.  Not only has he stabbed "His" party, he twisted the knife in our back.  This isn't a matter of being partisan but of being trustworthy.

[Bacon King]

Don't mind Joe, everybody, he's just desperately looking for a way to be relevant.

[Brittain33]

Why is this news? He already did that last year when he campaigned not only for John McCain, but also for Susan Collins and Norm Coleman.

I bet he would stump for Attila the Hun running against Jesus Christ, if that secured him a couple more hours of cable coverage.

I think it's a big deal because he was gambling big on a McCain win last year and was hoping for an appointment to his administration, perhaps even the VP slot, which he'd have gotten if the party hadn't vetoed him. When the Democrats won big, Lieberman seemed chastened and willing to work with the winners. This is a big step backward for him and, if he pursues this, appears to undo several months of reconciliation and cooperation from him.

I really wonder who's going to want Lieberman's help. Last year, the Democratic net roots turned Lieberman's fundraisers into fundraisers for his opponents by matching the money he raised. He's not exactly a big draw for people any more. It is all about him getting attention and trying to vindicate his past behavior, I guess.

[Umengus]

where is the problem ? liberals were very hard against lieberman in 2006. Why should he give satisfaction to them on their favorite measure (public option) ? It's revenge and  I fully support. GO Joe!