Lieberman considers backing GOP presidential candidate in 2008

AP ^ | 28 Jan 07 | Unknown

[elhombrelibre]

He's from the Harry Truman, Scoop Jackson, Pat Moynihan wing of the Democratic Party.

[EGPWS]

It's obviously true that they nearly always cheer for our enemies, but don't question their patriotism or their right to free speech

No, just find disdain with it, rebut it, and understand how to vote appropriately.

[elhombrelibre]

Actually, I think it is time to question their patriotism, and I was mocking this tendency they have to say fond things for America's enemies, their plans, their goals, and then feign as if their patriotism is being questioned when someone objects. Most of them are not patriots. Wanting your country to lose wars to mindless mass murderers is not patriotism. Wishing for another denouement like Vietnam is not patriotism.

[Gum Shoe]

"...but don't question their patriotism or their right to free speech..."

My commentary was merely how I see it. I reserve MY right to free speech, opinions, and expression. No more, no less.
As far as their patriotism, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck... I suppose traitorous may be an antiquated word for a simpler time and a simpler people. But, I'm an old fashion kinda guy.

[EGPWS]

Wanting your country to lose wars to mindless mass murderers is not patriotism.

No it isn't, it is however a rabid want for political power at any cost that is never an issue of focus by the media worthy of attention.

[zook]

Because my number 1, 2, 3, etc. issue is the war on terror, I'd gladly vote for a Rep./Ind. presidential ticket with Joe Lieberman in the VP spot.

[elhombrelibre]

I'm mocking the Liberals, not you. Their complaint about people questioning their motives and patriotism rings very hollow with me for the same reasons you state.

[Keith]

Actually, he's from the FDR wing of the party...but even FDR knew that fascism had to be defeated...something today's Democrat party adherents fail to understand.

[elhombrelibre]

Interesting thought, but considering FDR's approach to Stalin I'll stick with him being from the Truman wing. And the majority of the Democrats are now from the Henry Wallace, George McGovern wing.

[elhombrelibre]

Interesting thought, but considering FDR's approach to Stalin I'll stick with him being from the Truman wing. And the majority of the Democrats are now from the Henry Wallace, George McGovern wing.

[Gum Shoe]

"I'm mocking the Liberals, not you."

Ah! Ok. I'm with you now. Sometimes it's hard to gleen true meaning from the written word. My bad.

[elhombrelibre]

Yes, tone is often hard to catch.

[RaceBannon]

No he's not, he votes exactly like Ted Kennedy.

He has only one reason to vote for, and that is the war on terror, everything else he votes exactly like Ted Kennedy and Hillary.

[RaceBannon]

That's his only good point.

[zbigreddogz]

Ehh, math in terms of numbers of races favors the D's, true, but as far as vulnerable seats? I'm not sure.

The R's have 3 seats that appear vulnerable, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Minnesota. But when you look closer, only Colorado is really that endangered barring another D wave. In both New Hampshire and Minnesota, the D's either don't have a candidate (NH), or have a really bad candidate who will probably win the primary (MN - Al Franken).

On the flipside, the R's are probably favored in Lousiana, and, while South Dakota is unpredictable at this point, we are dead even at worst if Rounds runs. Another race that could be a tossup is Montana, where Baucus has poor approval ratings, and if either former Gov. Raicoit or Rep. Rheberg run, it would be a coin flip..

[bert]

Liberman is a coalition of one.

[Alter Kaker]

I disagree. I'd add to your vulnerable list RINOs Collins in Maine (Allen would be a strong challenger), Smith in Oregon and maybe even Dole in North Carolina (especially if Easley runs).

I agree with you that Landrieu is probably done and that Johnson's seat is unpredictable, but I think Baucus is probably safe. Montana is trending badly of late and the last poll I saw (from just after the '06 election) had him at 72%. Of course let's hope the GOP knows better than to nominate a gay hairdresser against him this time...

[elhombrelibre]

I'm not sure what you're saying he's not, but if it's my comparison of him to a Truman Democrat I'd say Truman was pretty Liberal too in his time on domestic issues.

[WashingtonSource]

Maybe this will mean that the Dhimmi Senators will think twice before committing treason by thought, word and deed. Who am I kidding? They won't.

[SierraWasp]

Sadly, she ain't the only one on here!!! In fact they're gittin ta be all over this precious site!!!

I guess, however, we need them to keep exercising our mental muscles and to entertain all the beloved "lurkers!"