Lieberman still open to Republican candidacy

The Hill ^ | January 25, 2010 | Jordan Fabian

[Clintonfatigued]

Indepdendent Sen. Joe Lieberman (Conn.) this weekend reiterated that he has not ruled out running as a Republican for reelection in 2012.

[Oceander]

It means that the so-called "conservative voting record" is an utterly meaningless, and quite possibly actively misleading, measure of a candidate, given that Arlen Specter, with his "more conservative voting record" has certainly not been as much of a friend to conservatives as has Lieberman.

[personalaccts]

another RINO

[flaglady47]

On the other hand, Joe might feel freed up to cast more conservative votes when he is within the Pub tent and is protected from the wrath of his own party. I think the switching point in Joe’s brain was when his own Dems (the far left ones) attacked his beloved wife. I think he saw a large chunk of his own Party for what it truly is. I see a switch at some strategic point, and although Joe wouldn’t be a reliable vote on lots of issues, he would be on some important ones, and if it sways the balance of power to the Pubs, go for it. Joe, if he wanted money to back his campaign, would not vote constantly like a Dem or he would get no money to run with. It’s a crap shoot as to whether Joe would be a plus or just neutral, but neutral is better than nothing; it’s not an actual Dem vote on key issues.

[Comparative Advantage]

Oh please! Liberalman is no FRIEND to conservatives. Get your head out of your arse!!

[Mad Dawgg]

Joe make up with the Democrat Party and get reelected as what you are.

You are not a Republican. (But you are more Republican than many in the party right now...[sigh])

[Oceander]

How about a little more argument, and a little less acting like a veteran poster on democraticunderground? What, are you going to throw a

at me next?

[Comparative Advantage]

You mean similar to your response? Calling a spade a spade, anybody who can confuse Joe Liberalman as being a friend to conservatives simply cannot be taken seriously, especially on a conservative site like FR.

[Oceander]

You're suprised that I respond to your ad hominem attacks with something less than an academic analytical argument? What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. And, just to cut to the chase, Arlen Specter voted for Obamacare, Joe Lieberman did not. If you cannot digest that fact, then one wonders what you're doing on a conservative forum.

[The KG9 Kid]

First a long time Democrat, then a term as an Independent, and now thinking about becoming a Republican?

Does Joe Lieberman think he's Brett Favre, or something?

[Comparative Advantage]

Liberalman voted for cloture on the Senate healthcare plan. That’s as good as voting for it. Even if what you tried to suggest was true, that one vote would be good enough in your opinion to believe that Liberalman is the kind of politician we need representing the GOP? He’s not anywhere close to having a more moderate voting record like Arlen Spector or the Maine girls. And, no, I do not have any use for Snarlin’ Arlen. Joe LIBERALMAN is just about as PRO-ABORTION and PRO-BIG GOVERNMENT as you will find in Congress. Apparently, you are of the same mind.

[dps.inspect]

Hey Joe, whadaya know... thinking of coming in from the cold? beginning to see the light of day? things beginning to make sense to ya? Well good for you, that only proves its never too late, that is if your a true believer. But guess what Joe, none of us over here believe that your a true believer. Ya see, we understand that for career politicians it all about staying relevant... and you know what Joe? you ain’t relevant no-mo. If you do switch and get voted in, yer gunna eat your spinach and your gunna love it... yer gunna get in line like everyone else and yer gunna take new marching orders, as a new generation of Conservative Republicans and Independents run the place. Or you can just go home, love on your grandkids and Great grandkids and let this new generation do the heavy lifting to put things back right again for this Nation. Either way Joe yo ain’t relevant no-mo.

[NavyCanDo]

All of us would have different opinions on this if it happened, but all of us would agree that the DU would be fun reading on that day.

[Comparative Advantage]

Amen! Liberalman has played a large part in this nation’s demise over the last 30+ years. He should stick to his statist roots.

[Oceander]

Clearly, there's no point in trying to have a reasoned discussion with you, so I won't belabour the point anymore. Goodnight, gracie.

[yongin]

Typical Joe.

Lieberman likes to lean toward doing something conservative, then flips back to the liberal side. Back in Dec 08, Lieberman said he would align himself with the GOP to give them a filibuster. He didn’t. Lieberman claimed he would vote against ObamaCare, he ended up voting for it.

Joe Lieberman is an orthodox liberal.

[sbMKE]

Might as well team up with McCain for a republican presidential run.

[Comparative Advantage]

Your definition of “reasoned” means agreeing with you.

Cheers!

[Comparative Advantage]

“Typical Joe.

Lieberman likes to lean toward doing something conservative, then flips back to the liberal side. Back in Dec 08, Lieberman said he would align himself with the GOP to give them a filibuster. He didn’t. Lieberman claimed he would vote against ObamaCare, he ended up voting for it.

Joe Lieberman is an orthodox liberal.”

I thought Liberalman voted for ObamaCare. I knew he voted for cloture but couldn’t remember if 60 votes was needed for final Senate passage. No suprise. With politicians like Joe, you have to closely monitor their voting record and pay little attention as to what comes out of their mouth. He’s a dyed in the wool liberal.

[MarkAccord]

I think it is too late for him to run as a Republican. He was the 60th vote for ObamaCare.

Lieberman will have to run as an Independent and hope the GOP doesn’t field a candidate to split the vote. I guess Lieberman could flip to GOP after the Novemeber elections. Who would stop him?

[MarkAccord]

Joe Lieberman is not an orthodox liberal. You know not what you speak.