Posted on 10/14/2004 11:38:38 AM PDT by areafiftyone
Lieberman is one of a few Democrats that I would consider voting for as President, not to say that I would do it definitely, but I would not totally discount him. Evan Bayh is another Democrat that seems to have a good head on his shoulders.
"Lieberman sounds like he is thinking about jumping ship."
If he is as much a man of principle as we'd like to think, he should say bye-bye to the Democrats and do so soon. If he were to exit the Democratic Party this very week, he would be remembered in the history books for an historic decision of putting country above politics.
Lieberman's hotter than a latke in a frying pan! (Imus song)
Bump for later reference.
I just assumed he was lyin' again. But I like your take.
I doubt it. As other have said, Lieberman is the type who wrestles with his conscience; unfortunately, his conscience never wins.
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I was thinking the same thing here and I'd like to be there for him too :-)
However remember that he's still a Democrat at heart and therefore his stance on Abortion, Guns, etc, may not change with his party changeover.
"Lieberman made clear he is still staunchly supporting Kerry for president."
Doesn't sound like it to me. He basically endorsed Bush and told Jewish Dems that it was OK to vote for him. He probably has no confidence in Kerry like Zell
Miller but is posturing himself to stay in favor with his party.
- - - and that is why I do not change my opinion of Lieberman from 2000 - - is this remark intellectually honest given what he is saying - - - is seems like "I was before I wasn't" sort of thing?
I agree with Lieberman. He's right on target.
The 4-1 Dem margin is gone. Russian Jews are small in number but pro Bush. The other Jews want unanimity because they have strength in their relatively small numbers. Orthodox Jews will GO BUSH and are in the same boat as Catholics as far as Kerry is concerned (Court appointments -0- because of "the litmus test".)
Lieberman I bet would switch now nut there aren't enough "main stream" Jews in the Republican Party, I think his statements are a wake up call to other Jews and there will be a switch. (Remember Hitlary kissing Arafat?)
Let me be one of the first to say, WELCOME!
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