Zell Miller Part II
I guess this is a companion piece to Bob's post (sorry Bob - I started writing it before I saw yours). I, too, read the NY Times article and I heard a great story about this on NPR yesterday that really ticked me off.How quickly things change. Just four years ago (and 8 years before that), Joe Lieberman wanted to be the face of the Democratic Party. Now, he wants to chauffeur the Straight Talk Express for his new BFF McCain. Not only has Lieberman spent most of the past few months promoting McCain, but he has actually been bashing Obama to the point where a few of his colleagues have asked him to tone down his criticisms of Obama. Lieberman recently asked the rhetorical question: "The fact that the spokesperson for Hamas would say they would welcome the election of Senator Obama really does raise the question, Why?" and a few days later (on Fox News), Lieberman called Obama "naive" in his views on Iran.
Lieberman has said that he would consider speaking at the Republican convention. But, not to worry fellow Dems, he has vowed not to attack Obama in his speech, rather, he would advocate for McCain. How diplomatic of him. There is no difference in my view.
I don't want any $$ I donate to the DNC going to support anything Lieberman does. Despite the fact that Lieberman has voted with the Dems on most issues as of late, in my mind, he is no longer a Dem. Lieberman is a one issue politician (Hmmm. think Israel). Never mind McCain's stance on health care, taxes, alternative energy, gas prices, etc. Never mind that Lieberman (1) voted "YES" on banning drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge, (2) "YES" on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025, (3) received significant praise from the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence for his efforts to ban guns (and an "F" from the NRA), (4) nor that he said during the 2004 campaign that the day he walked into the Oval Office, the first thing he'd do is rescind the Bush administration's restrictions on embyonic stem cells. In contrast, McCain recently voted in favor of preserving the budget for ANWR oil drilling and, according to the League of Conservation Voters, he has taken an anti-environment stance on 4 of 7 environmental resolutions during the 109th Congress. McCain has voted to REDUCE federal funds for renewable and solar energy and opposed tax credits for companies that generate power from solar, wind and geothermal and ocean wave energy. McCain has opposed the efforts of anti-gun groups for years.
Lieberman has lost significant support from his collegues and constituents as a result of his support of McCain. His approval rating has plummeted one of the lowest levels in years. Lieberman's ship is sinking and for me, it can't sink fast enough.
Sound the Zell Bell.
I think I actually liked him better when he was the champion of moral entertainment!
By Sophie - 7/18/2008
11 Comments:
He's always been obnoxious, and whenever I think of Lieberman I think of the clip in Bowling for Columbine where he blames Columbine for violent video games such as grand theft auto and "shock rocker" Marlyn Manson.
Lieberman has always been a tool, and now he has reached the pinnacle of tool-dom.
Anon-
I, too, was blown away by that comment. I always thought he was a bit out of touch when got on his soap box 10 years ago about the video game/entertainment industry. Doesn't his stance on those issues make his allegiance to an NRA guy like McCain seem even more odd? Like I said, he's a one issue man.
Think Israel? - You got it. Joey is nothing but a shill for Israel.
Joementum's role in conceding important points during the Florida Recount should have been a first sign of his crap.
But I still don't get the desire to boot him from the Dem Caucus.
If he caucused with the GOP, THEY RUN THE SENATE! That means you can kiss goodbye to the few accomplishments that have happened. And the pressure put on President by actually vetoing things like Childrens HealthCare would not happen.
For all the differences (and they are HUGE on foreign policy), this guy has been a huge help to the Dems.
And he doesn't get DNC money....at least, not anymore.
And I think its pretty clear he will not win again in Connecticut, based on the new polling.
As to ypur point in the post above Chuck, Kaine would be replaced by the Lt. Gov who is a Republican. Based on that it might not happen.
Seriously.....if Lieberman wasnt allowed in the Dem Caucus in the Senate, you all wouldnt control the Senate. I am sure you'll kick him out after you win more seats.
If McCain wins you wont have to worry. He'll join the cabinet and be replaced by a Republican by the state's GOP governor.
Just another JFK Democrat who's fed up with what his party's become.
Can you blame him?
The Chief Source reaches out across the aisle as much as Obama would. All talk - no substance.
At least we have hope.
And change.
And hope for change.
And change that is hopeful.
I don't want any $$ I donate to the DNC going to support anything Lieberman does. Despite the fact that Lieberman has voted with the Dems on most issues as of late, in my mind, he is no longer a Dem. Lieberman is a one issue politician (Hmmm. think Israel).
Really? Have you even looked at his voting record????
http://www.votesmart.com
And just what is on his agenda for Israel, Sophie? Is he an evil Zionist?? Or is he disgusted with the pussies who have taken control of his party?
That's right. I said it. Pussies.
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Russ, JoMama is a shill for Israel. If his decision is based on the US interest v Israel's interest, which wy does he go?
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