Say It Ain’t So, Joe
But we already know Lieberman was likely to speak at the GOP convention. Now, it’s official.
It’s one thing to support McCain as the former Democratic VP nominee. That’s bad enough. But becomming the Zell Miller of 2008, by speaking in support of McCain in St. Paul makes it worse. And, beyond that, we know that Joe questioned Obama’s devotion to his country in York, PA on August 12:
“In my opinion, the choice could not be more clear: between one candidate, John McCain, who’s had experience, been tested in war and tried in peace, another candidate who has not,” Mr. Lieberman said. “Between one candidate, John McCain, who has always put the country first, worked across party lines to get things done, and one candidate who has not.
Now, the question remains: Is his GOP speech going to be mostly in praise of McCain or will it be more critical of Obama?
I have a feeling that his speech will focus on criticizing Obama’s lack of experience. Other than speaking on McCain’s war experience, the Conservatives don’t have much else to go on. The reason for that is that McCain is no longer a “Maverick”. It’s inaccurate for him to shout his former “Maverick” status from the rooftops bc it’s no longer the case. He has changed his identity, and has to be careful what past experiences he cites as qualification for his Presidential bid.
August 20th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Pat Buchanan’s convention speech in 1992 sank the Republican incumbent’s campaign and rather than drawing in the evangelicals who were skeptical of Bush Sr., it vilified the moderates who crossed over to Clinton or stayed at home.
So this depends on McCain’s bravado, I’ve heard conflicting reports about whether he’s go through with picking a pro-choice VP or not. If he really thinks this is his to lose, which is a major mistake, then he’ll allow a lot of Obama bashing at his convention. But that would be disastrous considering who owned Washington for 6 years and is still occupying the White House. We’ll see if he mans up and decides to stick with the idea of a respectful campaign.
August 20th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Zell Miller…part deux!
August 20th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
How dare Joe or Zell stray from the so-called party of inclusion and tolerance!
August 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
McCain’s going to throw major dirt. McCain’s going to strongly encourage everyone else to throw major dirt, too. McCain is already giving tacit approval to the current dirt-throwers.
Bill Maher on Larry King said it well. If McCain’s just looking like a Neocon to get elected, well, then, that’s one thing: Maybe he’ll assert his individuality once he’s safely in office and can shout out a booming “FU!” to the fundamentalists and neocons who have polluted what was once a viable party.
But if he’s dropped his maverick status to appease the pseudo-Christians, war-mongers, corporate fat-cats and ill-advised wannabes among the minority demographics (latinos, blacks, Jews, etc.), then we’re in for 4 (at least!) more years of Krap with a capital K.
I have cautious faith in him if he chooses Lieberman. But depending on Obama’s choice, it’s tenuous.
August 20th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Lieberman’s been toxic for years, so why not join the brand that defines it?
August 20th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Where’s the Dem “BigTent” I keep hearing about? I thought you guys wanted to include everyone and all opinions? Oh, that’s right, I forgot, you only want those who toe the party line on EVERYTHING, no straying or you’re out of favor. So now Joe is a traitor, I’ll bet you guys turn your collective back to him now when he enters the room, he’s dead to the Dems I’ll bet.
August 20th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I met the BushBus as it arrived in town for an event in 2004. Mr. Bush was also standing up in the front window. He waved at me as we passed. I did not wave back.
As Joe steps up to present himself to the gathered Republicon faithful at their convention, I hope he gets the intro he deserves.
“Joe Lieberman, Likud’s man in Washington, Bibi’s personal representative in DC”.
That’ll make him very popular with the Baptists.
August 20th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Joe, that’s so interesting. McCain didn’t have the support of GOP hog-callers like Limbaugh and Coulter, because he didn’t toe the party line.
Frankly, I hope both turn out to be moderates willing to work across party lines. Unfortunately, I doubt either party will have them in this divisive political climate.
August 20th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
If Jowl Lieberman mattered, this might mean something. Isn’t he just the retarted cousin of the Deomcratic Party now?
August 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Why is he still calling himself a Democrat??? He’s speaking AT THEIR CONVENTION!!!
August 21st, 2008 at 9:52 pm