Lieberman To Speak At GOP Convention

(CBS/AP)  Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in 2000 and now an independent who is one of John McCain's strongest supporters, will speak at the Republican National Convention, an official said.

Lieberman will deliver a speech when Republicans gather in St. Paul, Minn., to nominate McCain for president, a party official told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The official requested anonymity because a formal announcement had yet to be made.

CBS News reports that Lieberman is scheduled to speak on Monday, Sept. 1, which is the first night of the convention. President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger are also slated to speak that night.

Lieberman's office declined to comment.

Lieberman, 66, caucuses with Senate Democrats. The four-term senator has angered many Democrats with his strong support for the Iraq war and for backing McCain's bid for the White House. He is considered a potential McCain running mate.

Four years ago, former Sen. Zell Miller, a Georgia Democrat, praised President Bush and mocked the Democratic ticket as weak on defense in a speech at the GOP's national convention.

As Al Gore's running mate in 2000, Lieberman became the first Jewish vice presidential nominee. His campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 failed.

After a surprising loss to Ned Lamont in Connecticut's 2006 Senate primary, Lieberman defied Democratic leaders and ran as an independent in the general election. Top Democrats backed Lamont, a political newcomer, and Lieberman won support from the GOP, including his friend McCain.

Lieberman tends to vote with Democrats on most issues and is a longtime supporter of abortion rights, a stance that would rankle conservatives if he were McCain's running mate.

Not only has Lieberman campaigned for McCain, he has criticized Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Senate Democrats have been tolerant of his political straddling because he holds their slim political majority in his hands.

Lieberman departed Tuesday for a trip to the Republic of Georgia, Poland and the Ukraine. He is expected to return to Washington on Thursday night.

[aj4321-2009]

How many house is Lieberman getting from McBush?

[htownman1]

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM ZERO
DO THE MATH
nazi party+jimcrow x john birch = r.n.c.

[dnsallday]

Republicans are the socialist party for the wealthy

[xmanborg]

McLieberman what a washed up OLD GOAT.

[navyvet77]

Bush will be remembered as the best president since LIncoln.
Posted by mbcsmith

REPUBLICANS NEED MENTAL HELP

Posted by JackMayoff2 at 05:15 PM : Aug 20, 2008
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A man who raises his fist is a man who has run out of ideas. Your verbal insults is pretty much the same. Your idea that you debate the issue by attacking the person is silly and immature. But then again, your response and name are both something I would expect from a 12 year old.

[leftyintexas]

That''''s 6 less than the DNC will have. Hey, say hi to that big socialist Jimmah Carter for me....(speaking of washed up has beens.)

Posted by bigwhtpony at 04:50 PM : Aug 20, 2008

And don''t forget the KING of washed up has beens, the one and only, DUMBYA! Oh that''s right he''ll be appearing at the GOP (Gob of Poop) convention.

[andor3]

I just cannot look away... the Republicans are like a train headed over a cliff and accelerating as it approaches the end of the tracks.

[kansas1946]

I would be happy if the Republicans kept this whiney nut. He is a war-monger just like McCain and would have us wrapped up in another conflict if he could.

[dnsallday]

We, as Americans have really dropped the ball. Are we willing to accept that McCain and Lieberman the best that America has to offer up as Leaders of our country.
Why do we not demand more accountability out of these men who will become so very powerful? Why do we sit back and watch as our country deteriorates?

[semperfi2008]

Good going Joe! When he needed the Dems the most, they deserted him, just like they deserted Kerry, Hillary and Bill and will throw Obama in the rubbish bin when he loses. The whole party needs to reorganized from top to bottom if they ever expect to win anything.