Lieberman To Speak At GOP Convention

Democrat Turned Independent Is Considered A Contender To Be McCain's Running Mate

(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.

[dnsallday]

two pees in a pod. Lie and McLiar.
No sense trying to hide it, McCain doesn''t have the guts to go anywhere without Lieberman, his personal nursemaid to wipe up after him.

Of course, they both need Karl Rove''s permission before either of them dare to say or do anything.

[zerato-2009]

Rick tick tick tick. Lieberman taht is the clock running out on your senate chairmanship. Good riddance benedict arnold

[jackmayoff2]

Bush will be remembered as the best president since LIncoln.

Posted by mbcsmith

REPUBLICANS NEED MENTAL HELP

[jackmayoff2]

WE SHOULD EXILE ALL PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR BUSH

[bigwhtpony]

MCCIAN IS AN EXPERT ON ABORTIONS AFTER ALL HE HAD TWO OF THEM WITH HIS FIRST WIFE Posted by JackMayoff2 at 04:33 PM : Aug 20, 2008

In your case, I could see my way clear to just one more abortion. Too bad your mom didn''t see it that way. Good luck in prison. LOL

[bigwhtpony]

4 Douschbags in One Night.
Posted by xmanborg at 03:35 PM : Aug 20, 2008

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.)

[bigwhtpony]

Libs are a pathetic bunch of losers. You love Ubama because he lies about ''crossing the isle'' and working with republicans. Here''s a man, two actually, who have DONE IT! And all you can do is make fun of Liberman (like the juvenile little nosepickers you all are.)

I have an idea.....why don''t you libs just go to the nearest tattoo parlor and have a BIG "L" put on your foreheads?

[toldyouso12]

really am sadden in the fat I must vote either for McCain or Nadar as they are no way in He ll I can or will vote for no-bama. I do not think a proch monkey would look good eating a banana on da front porch of our white house.
Frank Bowers of Austin, Tx

Posted by frankbowers at 03:58 PM : Aug 20, 2008

Yep--let your good ol'' fashioned racist attitudes decide for ya. That way, when you get what you think you want and everything you have is lost--and the country goes to he11 in a handbasket, you can rock yourself to sleep under that Bridge in Austin and chant that at least it was a white man that fvcked you in the azzz. IDIOT.

[toldyouso12]

Lieberman is an independent, so he can''''t be kicked out of anything. Besides, Democrats want to be an inclusive party, not like the robots of the Republicans. We shouldn''''t kick out conservative Democrats.

Posted by rafterman1 at 11:45 AM : Aug 20, 2008


Actually, he can. He can be removed as chairman for many of the committees he sits on--which as a VP candidate for the Republicans--he does not care. If Lie and McCain get in office, look for WWIII in the middle east with Israel cast as the new genocidal Nazi regime. Ahhhhhhh the irony.

[jackmayoff2]

MCCIAN IS AN EXPERT ON ABORTIONS AFTER ALL HE HAD TWO OF THEM WITH HIS FIRST WIFE