Lieberman: I Endorsed The Only Candidate Who Wanted My Support
Lieberman: I Endorsed The Only Candidate Who Wanted My Support
This morning, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) made news by crossing party lines and endorsing Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for president. Announcing his support, Lieberman said he backed McCain because the Arizona senator is “a leader who can break through the partisan gridlock.”
Today on MSNBC, Lieberman admitted that McCain was the only ‘08 presidential candidate who sought him out, telling MSNBC’s Monica Novotny that “not one of the Democrats asked for my support”:
NOVOTNY: Well, it is unusual, as you know, for a Democrat or an independent Democrat, as you call yourself, to endorse a Republican. Did you consider any of your Democratic colleagues?
LIEBERMAN: Well, I did. I mean, to have full disclosure, not one of the Democrats asked for my support, which may be a story in itself. John McCain and I are friends. He did ask for my support.
Later in the interview, Lieberman admitted he wouldn’t have supported a Democrat anyway. “I think it’s obviously because I have such a different view of foreign policy,” said Lieberman. Watch it:
Lieberman’s right that he has a “different” view of foreign policy. Lieberman and McCain oppose withdrawing troops from Iraq, while the overwhelming majority of the American public supports it.
As Matt Stoller notes, Lieberman’s endorsement “means that they must think [he] has appeal to Republican primary voters, and given his strong support from Republicans in Connecticut and constant praise from George Bush and Dick Cheney, Lieberman probably does.” A Research 2000 poll conducted recently showed that Lieberman’s foreign policy views have caused him to lose support among Democrats and Independents in his own state.
UPDATE: Lieberman told the New Haven Register:
There’s no question that at times I think some of the Democrats look at me sort of like the… eccentric uncle, perhaps even the odd uncle at the family gatherings: ‘We like him, but every now and then he says things that makes us wonder.’
Ari Melber has more.
Transcript:
NOVOTNY: Well, it is unusual, as you know, for a Democrat or an independent Democrat, as you call yourself, to endorse a Republican. Did you consider any of your Democratic colleagues?
LIEBERMAN: Well, I did. I mean, to have full disclosure, not one of the Democrats asked for my support, which may be a story in itself.
John McCain and I are friends. He did ask for my support. Of course, I know it’s unusual for even an independent Democrat to endorse a Republican, but I think the stakes in this election are so big, the challenges we face here at home and abroad, particularly the threat of Islamist terrorism, that I think you got to put party behind the interest of the country and who you think is the best candidate. [...]
NOVOTNY: Senator, I have to ask, because you brought it up. You mentioned that none of the Democratic candidates asked for your endorsement.
LIEBERMAN: Right.
NOVOTNY: Did you have someone in mind? Had someone asked, would you have gone in that direction?
LIEBERMAN: No. I just think it’s noteworthy. And I think it’s obviously because I have such a different view of foreign policy.
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The only candidate who wanted his support? Really?
ha ha
Can't you take a hint, Holy Joe? Isn't it about time for you to start planning for your IMMINENT RETIREMENT?
December 17th, 2007 at 3:57 pmWhat? Lieberman gives his support to the highest bidder, and McCain was the only one bidding?
I imagine that because there has been so little interest among presidential candidates in gaining Lieberman's support, there will be equally low interest among the American public in his endorsement.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:58 pmWow. I really really really didn't see it coming.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:58 pmWhat a loser.
And McCain is an even bigger loser for asking for the endorsement.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:59 pmSad. Poor ol' Joe. Nobody wants him. Those two crazies deserve each other.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:59 pm“not one of the Democrats asked for my supportâ€
go figure!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:01 pmthanks for telling us your ego trumps everything joe. how about israel, does it trump israel's payments to you as well?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:01 pmsomeone figure out a good story to tell this simpleton while he is hypnotized by a qualified technician and has his karma restored
And endorsement by Lieberman, oooohh, impressive. Who next, Count Dracula, McCain? And when your endorsement is that worthless, Joey, maybe you should just keep your traitorous yap shut.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:02 pmOld Lieberschmeckle. We warned the Democratic establishment to politically finish him off in 2006, but they didn't have the heart.
Now old Traitor Joe is going to stick it to the party from hereon in.
-GSD
December 17th, 2007 at 4:02 pmLieberman admitted that McCain was the only ‘08 presidential candidate who sought him out, telling MSNBC’s Monica Novotny that “not one of the Democrats asked for my supportâ€
Not only are you not a Democrat, Ly'n Joe, you're a rodent. A rodent who scurries across dark rooms to wherever the cheese is.
You, sir, are a disgrace to the Democratic Party, America & the Constitution. You switched sides in the middle of the game. Not only are you disliked by Democrats, you're a joke to Republicans. Independent? Independent, my ass. You'll go along with the money and whoever sings your praise. You're about as independent as the corporate welfare crowd, crying for more deregulation as the bankrupt America.
Joe, do America a huge favor. STFU.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:03 pmGenerally our 'eccentric uncles' aren't running a country off the tracks. Joe is so addled - is he an independent; faux democrat; true republican or an independent democrat? Oh, wait he is my 'eccentric' uncle - detached from reality.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:03 pmLieberman is such a fcuking baby.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:04 pmThat's not the look one gives an odd relative. It's the look one gives to a delusional power hungry idiot who should have switched parties. Nothing will make me happier than to see this jerk marginalized.
Recall Joe Lieberman.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:05 pmIf they backlash at Lieberman too hard, he will switch parties, brining the Senate back to 50-50 with Cheney holding the tie-breaker.
Take your concern out back & go Cheney yourself.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:07 pmThe Dems have to be careful here. If they backlash at Lieberman too hard, he will switch parties, brining the Senate back to 50-50 with Cheney holding the tie-breaker.
Comment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
You see? It is possible for you to make an intelligent comment. You just have to try harder from now on.
However, it is "Democrats", not "Dems". "Dems" is another one of those code words that causes people to think you're a jerk.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:07 pmAfter the next elections, LieberTRAITOR's vote won't matter!!
And Joe, looks like not many candidates WANT your "ebndorsement".
With the exception of John McTRAITOR, the washed-up senile-boy.
Sincerely,
NRA Gun Nutes
December 17th, 2007 at 4:08 pmThe Dems have to be careful here. If they backlash at Lieberman too hard, he will switch parties, brining the Senate back to 50-50 with Cheney holding the tie-breaker.
Comment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
Yeah because that senate majority is really working with Bush's veto. Have you been paying attention cold_hard_loser? Obviously not.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:08 pmLie_bermann is trying to stay relevant, just like the retard-in chief.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:09 pmYear's ago I asked a young friend why she had married such a miserable man, she was getting out of a bad marriage....The guy was alway's a jerk..Ya know what her crazy answer to me was....."He was the only man that ever asked me"........Geees the same mentalety is realy working today by both parties, a presidential candidate that no one want's and a senator no one want's....Good marriage lieberman and mcnutty, well atleast 2 other's won't be miserable.....Blessings
December 17th, 2007 at 4:10 pmThis morning, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) made news by crossing party lines and endorsing Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for president
WHAT PARTY LINE WHERE? He's Republican lite!
There’s no question that at times I think some of the Democrats look at me sort of like the… eccentric uncle, perhaps even the odd uncle at the family gatherings: ‘We like him, but every now and then he says things that makes us wonder.’
Alright Joe, I'm a Democrat. I see you as a traiterous, lying sack of crap!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:10 pmSooo delusional. Not the eccentric uncle, Joe, but the uncle no one trusts alone with the little kids.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:12 pmGreat comparison Witch1. Either way they all seem like losers.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:12 pmSo, Joe Lieberman thinks that anyone who asks for his support is de facto the best person to lead the nation?
Connecticut must be so proud.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pmWhy is it that tighty-righties are so infantile that they think misspelling the names of Democrats is some kind of dig?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:14 pm'We like him, but every now and then he says things that makes us wonder.’
No Joe, they don't. Nobody like you. We hate you and the rethugs are just using you but NOBODY likes you. Dumbass.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:14 pmpoor joe.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:15 pmme thinks he has a brain tumor.
how else can you explain his bizarre behavior?
I love it. It's a lose/lose proposition for John and Joe, and now we don't have to worry about Joe cocking up one of the D's campaigns, like he did Al's. Perfect.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:15 pmThe Dems have to be careful here. If they backlash at Lieberman too hard, he will switch parties, brining the Senate back to 50-50 with Cheney holding the tie-breaker.
Comment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
You see? It is possible for you to make an intelligent comment. You just have to try harder from now on.
However, it is “Democratsâ€, not “Demsâ€. “Dems†is another one of those code words that causes people to think you’re a jerk.
Comment by gummitch — December 17, 2007 @ 4:07 pm
I'm not going to be too hard on CHL for using the term "Dems" -- I often use it, along with "Repubs", just because I get too lazy to type the whole thing out. I mean no disrespect with either term.
He does have a point about the possibility of Lieberman choosing to caucus with the GOP instead of the Democrats (see, I spelled it out just for you). That would indeed create a Republican majority in the Senate.
The question is -- would a GOP majority in the Senate make a difference? With the current leadership, I'd have to say -- not much.
I am confident this will change after the elections of 2008.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:15 pmThe Dems have to be careful here. If they backlash at Lieberman too hard, he will switch parties, brining the Senate back to 50-50 with Cheney holding the tie-breaker.
Comment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
That's what already happens!!!! ROTFL!!!
That's why you wingnuts CAN'T GET ANY LEGISLATION PASSED!! That and your USE OF ANTI-DEMOCRATIC FILIBUSTERS!!!
As for Lieberman, he ALREADY SWITCHED PARTIES - he's NOT A DEMOCRAT - HE'S AN INDEPENDENT - MORON!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:15 pmJoin the Progressive Party!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:16 pmShayne, Yep! they are loser's......Blessings
December 17th, 2007 at 4:17 pmIf only AlGore had carried his own home state Joe would have been the front runner for the Dem President nomination.
When asked for a comment Ned Lament, the nutroots favorite, said “you want fries with that?â€
Comment by Gin — December 17, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
And you probably think Al Gore is the problem here. Not the people who are too dumb to elect a candidate from there own state and all the money it brings to said state. Yeah that was a brilliant move by those geniuses in Tennessee. Listen to the NRA instead of your own common sends. Freakin' brilliant.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:17 pmWhen asked for a comment Ned Lament, the nutroots favorite, said “you want fries with that?â€
Comment by Gin — December 17, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
And if Bush hadn't been a COXUCKER punk TRAITOR to the USA, 9/11 by his FAMILY FRIENDS Osama and the SAUDIS would not have happened.
And Ned Lamont is a BILLIONAIRE, like the Bush Criminals.
Except he is HONEST, and a REAL American.
Unlike TRAILER TRASH azs-lickers of TRAITOR Bush (like YOU!!).
Sincerely,
NRA Gun Nutes
December 17th, 2007 at 4:17 pmI would like to stay and do more posts but I have to take an enormous Liebercrap.
-GSD
December 17th, 2007 at 4:20 pmGin thanks for that silver lining. There is a reason why Gore didn't get it. Other than the obvious ones.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:21 pmGin, you mean 'millionaire businessman, Ned Lamont' is selling fries now?
-GSD
December 17th, 2007 at 4:21 pmThat's right! No one in their right mind wanted toxic LiverLips Lieberman to support them. The only crackpot who did was McInsane. Pretty much tells it all.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:21 pmOh the old Democrats have to be careful of this, Democrats have to be careful of that nonsense.
Hey Coldie, the Democrats are plenty scared of EVERYTHING and we despise them for it. But here's a little something YOU should be scared of: the day that we progressives unite together and give the Democrats a giant F.U. like they have been giving us. Because WE won't roll over and be scared. Your party is nothing to be scared of at all. Enjoy this while it lasts, because once you lose the next Presidential election and Progressives realize that leaving the Democrats in the dust will not result in a Presidential nightmare, you're screwed.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:22 pmphoto caption: Yikes! I think I just crapped in my drawers and I forgot to wear my depends today!!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:23 pmhttp://ccoaler.blogspot.com/2007/12/74b-pledged-to-palestinians.html
could be. piss off
December 17th, 2007 at 4:25 pmOh the old Democrats have to be careful of this, Democrats have to be careful of that nonsense.
Comment by lefty — December 17, 2007 @ 4:22 pm
Good point, Lefty. Since when is Jason ManHandler -- er, CHL -- a concern troll?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:29 pmMcCain must be very desperate to look for help from a loser like Lieberman. This is the kiss of death for McCain.
Lieberman could not get more than 3% himself when he ran for president last time. That's even before he became 'Independent' after the last Connecticut senatorial election's fiasco.
Lieberman was not much of help to Al Gore.
Good luck, Mr. McCain...you asked for it...now you got it.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:29 pmQ: Is McCraneFly desperate?
A: You bet.
Q: Which party will Joe LIsraeleberman be caucasing with next Jan?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:34 pmA; Starts with an R.
I don't know but there's nothing more pathetic than a Concern Troll. They can't argue their way out of a paper bag so they resort to pretending to be worried about the Democrats. As if.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:36 pmRight you are, MISSMOLLY! @2 Exactly what I was thinking.
Apparently, Joe thinks there's no reason to support someone because of moral conviction or policy goals. The only reason to support someone is because of political pragmatism.
Disgusting!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:38 pmGee. I guess that popping noise I heard was when Holy Joe pulled his nose out of Bush's butt.
And the squishy one was when he stuck it up McCain's.
Ew.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:38 pmQ: What's in it for L(ISRAEL)ieberman?
A: Spotlight! Spotlight! Stage! Hello, I'm still here, I'm relevant, Hey, over here look at me!!
Q: What's in it for McCraneFly?
A: Shekels, and lots of them.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:41 pmMcCain probably offered him another shot at being VP. This is McCain's last push and since Joe is in the political wilderness, he latched on to that "Straight Talk Express"
December 17th, 2007 at 4:43 pm“not one of the Democrats asked for my supportâ€
Really? I wonder why... Could it be you aren't a Democrat in either name or action?
Or could it be that you'd be an albatross around anyone's neck at this point? More proof McCain is going senile... and now I'm sure he will pick up all kinds of Joementum.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:44 pmAnnie, Annie, Annie,
Do you have an audio tape of that?
If so, please destroy it at once!
December 17th, 2007 at 4:46 pmHe's probably angling for another shot at VP.
Yeah, like *that'll* happen.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:46 pmI care about Lieberman's endorsement about as much as I care about Paris Hilton's.
An irrelevant turn-coat with more concern for Israel than the United States.
Get a clue Joe.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:46 pmLOL, Zim - I know, I know! That's the worst kind of earworm. :o/
December 17th, 2007 at 4:46 pmOne has to wonder what panderer in chief McCain offered Joe LieberJew to endorse him.
Another run at VP or some cabinet position, it had to be something because LieberJew wouldn't do anything unless there is something in it for him. Kind of goes hand in hand with LieberJews personality.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:47 pmLieberman: "not one of the Democrats asked for my support, which may be a story in itself. John McCain and I are friends. He did ask for my support".
This sure makes Lieberman look like a winner, don't it? But, Joe, you're wrong; it's not "a story in itself". It's common sense.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:47 pmThe CNN interview with McCain and Lieberman told all. McCain looked like a smiling fool and answered King's questions as bewildered as a cow on astroturf. He let Lieberman do all his talking. McCain has no grasp of the complex problems facing America.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:52 pm14 - we'll pick up more than enough seats to offset a party-switched Joe, just from the dictricts that R's are cutting and running from.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:52 pm#56 omment by Tom In Maine — December 17, 2007 @ 4:47 pm
December 17th, 2007 at 4:54 pmI think we can do without the racist tone.
Tom, the anti-Semitism is not welcomed.
-GSD
December 17th, 2007 at 4:57 pm"LIEberman: I Endorsed The Only Candidate Who Wanted My Support"
Oh, please.. Lieberman is a GOP recruit The GOP koolaid that he drank and that kiss with Bush sealed it. End of story.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:57 pmYou are worse than the crazy uncle, Joe - you are a traitor to your country. You kiss the ass of the worst president we have ever seen, you warmonger with him, you betrayed those who thought you were on their side - you are a fool, a jackass, and not worthy of any Democrat's vote -- they don't care who you endorse either.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:59 pmYour endorsement is indicative of the desperation of John McCain and the lengths to which you will go to twist the knife in the backs of Democrats who continued to support you after you had already given them reason not to do so. You have proven to them now that you are worthless, you are untrustwrothy and you have made many Democrats rue the day they ever checked the box in your name.
When asked for a comment Ned Lament, the nutroots favorite, said “you want fries with that?â€
Comment by Gin Rummy — December 17, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
Little bit of projection on Rummy's part here. When he tries to come up w/ an insult, he goes to his own embarrassing experiences in life - the things he knows about.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:00 pmGee, look who's angling for another VP slot (this time, in the republican party)?
December 17th, 2007 at 5:00 pmComment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
Unlike righties, who wear theirs like a badge of honor.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:01 pmMarie- well said!
December 17th, 2007 at 5:01 pmgeez is everyone at TP watching the Senate?(I know I am!)
December 17th, 2007 at 5:03 pmNot a single story about Ron Paul breaking fund raising records by bringing in 6 million dollars in one day?
December 17th, 2007 at 5:04 pmOh, please.. Lieberman is a GOP recruit The GOP koolaid that he drank and that kiss with Bush sealed it. End of story.
Comment by SP Biloxi
Puhleez... he's not GOP recruit.
He's a Neocon/Zionist pig.
Plain and simple.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:06 pmHey Joe
"Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres"
December 17th, 2007 at 5:11 pmSeriously Tom, most “Progressives†are better at masking their anti-Semitism.
Comment by cold_hard_left — December 17, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
Progressives don't have to mask anti-semitism. That's the real of the Rapture Ready Evangelicals who pretend to care about Jews because Israel is part of their Come to Jesus agenda. They're the people trying to mask their anti-semitism. Tom is probably just another neocon troll trying to disrupt a progressive site. Business as usual.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:19 pm"No body likes me, everybody hates me, I'm gonna eat some worms...." -- Sen. Lieberman (Likud-CT)
December 17th, 2007 at 5:22 pmThanks, left coast, #68
December 17th, 2007 at 5:24 pmHe just pisses me off.
I didn't like him as running mate to Gore, but gave him the benefit of the doubt - when he beat Lamont, I was heartsick because by that time we all knew what a jerk LIeberman is.
Perhaps Joe Is gunning to be a perfected traitor?
December 17th, 2007 at 5:35 pmLIEberman, you traitorous bastard, why don't you just pack up and move to Israel where you can represent your true constituents.
You're old news pal, trying to bask in faded glory. You're obsolete.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:39 pmGlad that loser isn't Vice President, eh?
December 17th, 2007 at 5:48 pmThe only constituents pal Joey has, live in Israel, he should move there so he can be closer to them, and he can take McCain with him, maybe, together they can find a market square they can stroll through without having an escort from the military.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:20 pmIf it's true that he supported the only candidate who wanted his support, then old Lieberman needs to catch a clue.
Sheesh, what a moron.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:38 pm"There’s no question that at times I think some of the Democrats look at me sort of like the… eccentric uncle, perhaps even the odd uncle at the family gatherings: We like him, but every now and then he says things that makes us wonder."
This is clearly just patently ridiculous. No one likes Joe Lieberman.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:15 pmJoe you are so transparent and such a traitor to the USA and it is becoming so apparent to all but I guess it is hard to see from your gefiltefish bowl. AIPAC Joe would have never thrown his endorsement behind McCain unless there was a promise for an Iran war. McCain is so desperate and broke he will gladly fill the likud/neocon/AIPAC vacuum for money that was going to Rudy before his impulsion. This schmuck will be on McCain’s VP ticket and that will be a good thing for their further demise. A vote for McCain is a vote to do the dirty work of Likud and go to war with Iran.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:17 pmHey, maybe Holy Joe can go down in history as the first man to lose as Vice-President for BOTH parties!
December 17th, 2007 at 7:33 pmMcCain/Lieberman
UNITY '08
December 17th, 2007 at 7:51 pmWho said Lieberman was the "guy to go to for endorsements" anyway? Who's Patty Murray endorsing? What about Bernie Saunders? Daniel Akaka? Are we now to feel sorry that the presidential candidates didn't all go running directly to Joe for his blessings?
Talk about an ego trip.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:59 pmNever before has a President and Vice President deserved to be impeached more than these.
Yet our Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, is working behind the scenes with House Democrats, not to build a consensus for impeachment, but to do just the opposite. To keep others from succeeding in their effort to hold this president accountable by means of impeachment.
With the FISA bill looming in the Senate, we have to show the leaders of the House and Senate that this is still our country. Please read the petition to replace Pelosi with a Democratic Representative who will bring impeachment proceedings to the floor.
http://www.petitiononline.com/everyman/petition.html
December 17th, 2007 at 8:10 pmas near as I can tell, MOST of the Democrats on the Hill are taking their Joe Lieberman pills. he is NOT an isolated incident. he's just a little further along.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:57 pm.
T U R N C O A T
J O E
L I A R M A N!
.
December 18th, 2007 at 1:28 amAn eccentric uncle?
December 18th, 2007 at 5:47 amNo, Joe, I think of you more as a street corner whore, waiting for someone to drive by and offer you a free ride in the driver's seat, you know, sort of like when you ran for VP.
Sorry, Joe, those days are over. Right now you are just a street walker.
I see that the senator from Israel has reared his ugly head yet again.
December 18th, 2007 at 6:26 amWhen you call someone "Jew Lieberman" that is anti-Semitic.
Why not just focus on the fact that he is a complete and utter corporate/military shill?
Do you call anti-choice Christian Republicans “Baptist†Blanks or “Catholic†Blanks?
When you use “Jew†as an epitaph that is plain bigotry.
December 18th, 2007 at 5:52 pm