Liebermann would win my respect if he denounced that joke of a party he once belonged to.
Even if he pulled a Zell Miller I would still have a hard time with him. So he became an “independent” and still caucused with the Dems and reliably and predictably voted with them. BFD.
Liebermann had two opportunities to act the statesman and serve his country:
1. Bush-Gore: As Gore's VP nominee he could've spoken out against the charade in Florida and expressed his support for Bush as POTUS-elect.
2. Obamacare: Lieberman could've been the 41st vote against Obamacare. Instead, he allowed himself to be bribed by the (short-term) inclusion of his constituent insurance companies in the program.
In both cases, he succumbed to partisanship and failed to act in the best interest of his country.
Lieberman is not worthy of your respect.