Comments on: Will McCain’s “Game Changing” Vice Presidential Pick Be Lieberman? http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/ An Internet hub for moderates, centrists, and independents, with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, and right Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:32:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136356 DLS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:34:38 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136356 "I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party."<br><br>A.k.a., "moderate" [rolling eyes] “I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party.”

A.k.a., “moderate” [rolling eyes]

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136362 DLS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:34:38 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136362 "I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party."<br><br>A.k.a., "moderate" [rolling eyes] “I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party.”

A.k.a., “moderate” [rolling eyes]

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136353 DLS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:33:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136353 What I find amusing is that so much criticism of Lieberman by libs and Dems at this very time is what McCain has been rightfully criticized for, for ages -- defying the "party faithful" and the more ideologically true, while seeking attention.<br><br>Given that criticism in particular, Lieberman is probably the most compatible VP possible this year for McCain, but it wouldn't do anything positive for McCain's campaign. McCain needs a real conservative as a VP choice in order not to keep losing people. (They may vote for Obama in protest or just stay home, not vote.) What I find amusing is that so much criticism of Lieberman by libs and Dems at this very time is what McCain has been rightfully criticized for, for ages — defying the “party faithful” and the more ideologically true, while seeking attention.

Given that criticism in particular, Lieberman is probably the most compatible VP possible this year for McCain, but it wouldn't do anything positive for McCain's campaign. McCain needs a real conservative as a VP choice in order not to keep losing people. (They may vote for Obama in protest or just stay home, not vote.)

]]> By: DLS http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136360 DLS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:33:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136360 What I find amusing is that so much criticism of Lieberman by libs and Dems at this very time is what McCain has been rightfully criticized for, for ages -- defying the "party faithful" and the more ideologically true, while seeking attention.<br><br>Given that criticism in particular, Lieberman is probably the most compatible VP possible this year for McCain, but it wouldn't do anything positive for McCain's campaign. McCain needs a real conservative as a VP choice in order not to keep losing people. (They may vote for Obama in protest or just stay home, not vote.) What I find amusing is that so much criticism of Lieberman by libs and Dems at this very time is what McCain has been rightfully criticized for, for ages — defying the “party faithful” and the more ideologically true, while seeking attention.

Given that criticism in particular, Lieberman is probably the most compatible VP possible this year for McCain, but it wouldn't do anything positive for McCain's campaign. McCain needs a real conservative as a VP choice in order not to keep losing people. (They may vote for Obama in protest or just stay home, not vote.)

]]> By: Will McCain’s “Game Changing” Vice Presidential Pick Be Lieberman? · http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-114079 Will McCain’s “Game Changing” Vice Presidential Pick Be Lieberman? · Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:39:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-114079 [...] News » News Will McCain’s “Game Changing” Vice Presidential Pick Be Lieberman?2008-08-20 12:39:22Be pick be — including this latest one. And each report is stronger than the [...] [...] News » News Will McCain’s “Game Changing” Vice Presidential Pick Be Lieberman?2008-08-20 12:39:22Be pick be — including this latest one. And each report is stronger than the [...]

]]> By: christoofar http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136350 christoofar Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:29:20 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136350 LIEberman pro-choice? I will never forget an interview I saw with him & his wife,during the 2000 election, when asked about his position in regards to a woman's reproductive choices. I've never seen a more uncomfortable look on a politician's face before or since, & the resulting rambling non-answer out of his mouth convinced me he was full of bat guano. He later hoodwinked both Planned Parenthood & NARAL into supporting him for re-election, only for him to vote to seat Sam Alito in the Supreme Court. LIEberman pro-choice? I will never forget an interview I saw with him & his wife,during the 2000 election, when asked about his position in regards to a woman's reproductive choices. I've never seen a more uncomfortable look on a politician's face before or since, & the resulting rambling non-answer out of his mouth convinced me he was full of bat guano. He later hoodwinked both Planned Parenthood & NARAL into supporting him for re-election, only for him to vote to seat Sam Alito in the Supreme Court.

]]> By: christoofar http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136358 christoofar Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:29:20 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136358 LIEberman pro-choice? I will never forget an interview I saw with him & his wife,during the 2000 election, when asked about his position in regards to a woman's reproductive choices. I've never seen a more uncomfortable look on a politician's face before or since, & the resulting rambling non-answer out of his mouth convinced me he was full of bat guano. He later hoodwinked both Planned Parenthood & NARAL into supporting him for re-election, only for him to vote to seat Sam Alito in the Supreme Court. LIEberman pro-choice? I will never forget an interview I saw with him & his wife,during the 2000 election, when asked about his position in regards to a woman's reproductive choices. I've never seen a more uncomfortable look on a politician's face before or since, & the resulting rambling non-answer out of his mouth convinced me he was full of bat guano. He later hoodwinked both Planned Parenthood & NARAL into supporting him for re-election, only for him to vote to seat Sam Alito in the Supreme Court.

]]> By: RevDave http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136347 RevDave Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:54:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136347 oh please no - this country cannot survive listening to old Joe's constant whine for the next couple of months - but he will help Gramps McCain with his daily prune intake. oh please no – this country cannot survive listening to old Joe's constant whine for the next couple of months – but he will help Gramps McCain with his daily prune intake.

]]> By: RevDave http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136355 RevDave Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:54:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136355 oh please no - this country cannot survive listening to old Joe's constant whine for the next couple of months - but he will help Gramps McCain with his daily prune intake. oh please no – this country cannot survive listening to old Joe's constant whine for the next couple of months – but he will help Gramps McCain with his daily prune intake.

]]> By: Kathryn http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136344 Kathryn Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:34:04 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136344 John McCain is running away from his maverick past as fast as a Jamaican sprinter. El Rushbo said no to Joe and that is that (could you imagine John Stewart having a similiar veto over the Democrat pick?). His Rove directed campaign will never cross Rush. I saw someone mention that this is just a way to make Mormon Mitt more acceptable to the hard core Dobson crowd. Sounds like that could be the reason to me. John McCain is running away from his maverick past as fast as a Jamaican sprinter. El Rushbo said no to Joe and that is that (could you imagine John Stewart having a similiar veto over the Democrat pick?). His Rove directed campaign will never cross Rush. I saw someone mention that this is just a way to make Mormon Mitt more acceptable to the hard core Dobson crowd. Sounds like that could be the reason to me.

]]> By: Kathryn http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136351 Kathryn Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:34:04 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136351 John McCain is running away from his maverick past as fast as a Jamaican sprinter. El Rushbo said no to Joe and that is that (could you imagine John Stewart having a similiar veto over the Democrat pick?). His Rove directed campaign will never cross Rush. I saw someone mention that this is just a way to make Mormon Mitt more acceptable to the hard core Dobson crowd. Sounds like that could be the reason to me. John McCain is running away from his maverick past as fast as a Jamaican sprinter. El Rushbo said no to Joe and that is that (could you imagine John Stewart having a similiar veto over the Democrat pick?). His Rove directed campaign will never cross Rush. I saw someone mention that this is just a way to make Mormon Mitt more acceptable to the hard core Dobson crowd. Sounds like that could be the reason to me.

]]> By: superdestroyer http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136341 superdestroyer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:24:42 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136341 Talk of Lieberman just demonstrates that the Repubican Party is in full collapse Nominating a neo-con like Lieberman would signal to social conservatvies, fiscal conservatives, and liebertarians Republicans that they are no longer welcome in the Republican Party. <br><br>I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party. Talk of Lieberman just demonstrates that the Repubican Party is in full collapse Nominating a neo-con like Lieberman would signal to social conservatvies, fiscal conservatives, and liebertarians Republicans that they are no longer welcome in the Republican Party.

I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party.

]]> By: superdestroyer http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136348 superdestroyer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:24:42 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136348 Talk of Lieberman just demonstrates that the Repubican Party is in full collapse Nominating a neo-con like Lieberman would signal to social conservatvies, fiscal conservatives, and liebertarians Republicans that they are no longer welcome in the Republican Party. <br><br>I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party. Talk of Lieberman just demonstrates that the Repubican Party is in full collapse Nominating a neo-con like Lieberman would signal to social conservatvies, fiscal conservatives, and liebertarians Republicans that they are no longer welcome in the Republican Party.

I assume that the advisors promoting Lieberman believe that the Republican party needs to move to the left and become some sort of bigger government, compassionate conservative party.

]]> By: pacatrue http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136340 pacatrue Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:11:34 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136340 Hagel will be offered a Cabinet post. I can't see him being the VP choice as much as I respect him. Hagel will be offered a Cabinet post. I can't see him being the VP choice as much as I respect him.

]]> By: pacatrue http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136345 pacatrue Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:11:34 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136345 Hagel will be offered a Cabinet post. I can't see him being the VP choice as much as I respect him. Hagel will be offered a Cabinet post. I can't see him being the VP choice as much as I respect him.

]]> By: StockBoySF http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136337 StockBoySF Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:57:55 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136337 "Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option."<br><br>Yup, elrod- I agree with you on that one.<br><br>If Obama picks a Republican like Hagel, then McCain will probably pick Lieberman. That would be an interesting race. I would like to know if McCain's decision will be based on Obama's.... “Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option.”

Yup, elrod- I agree with you on that one.

If Obama picks a Republican like Hagel, then McCain will probably pick Lieberman. That would be an interesting race. I would like to know if McCain's decision will be based on Obama's….

]]> By: StockBoySF http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136342 StockBoySF Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:57:55 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136342 "Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option."<br><br>Yup, elrod- I agree with you on that one.<br><br>If Obama picks a Republican like Hagel, then McCain will probably pick Lieberman. That would be an interesting race. I would like to know if McCain's decision will be based on Obama's.... “Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option.”

Yup, elrod- I agree with you on that one.

If Obama picks a Republican like Hagel, then McCain will probably pick Lieberman. That would be an interesting race. I would like to know if McCain's decision will be based on Obama's….

]]> By: elrod http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136334 elrod Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:57:59 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136334 Lieberman would be a terrible pick for McCain. He would deflate the Right because of his abortion views, and he would energize the Left even more. And Independents, including in Connecticut, don't like him anymore.<br><br>Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option. Lieberman would be a terrible pick for McCain. He would deflate the Right because of his abortion views, and he would energize the Left even more. And Independents, including in Connecticut, don't like him anymore.

Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option.

]]> By: elrod http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136338 elrod Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:57:59 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136338 Lieberman would be a terrible pick for McCain. He would deflate the Right because of his abortion views, and he would energize the Left even more. And Independents, including in Connecticut, don't like him anymore.<br><br>Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option. Lieberman would be a terrible pick for McCain. He would deflate the Right because of his abortion views, and he would energize the Left even more. And Independents, including in Connecticut, don't like him anymore.

Tim Pawlenty is McCain's best option.

]]> By: ChrisWWW http://themoderatevoice.com/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/comment-page-1/#comment-136331 ChrisWWW Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:25:51 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/politics/independent-voters/independents/21908/will-mccains-game-changing-vice-presidential-pick-be-lieberman/#comment-136331 Would anyone ever want Lieberman to be one heart beat away from being president? Will this neocon nightmare ever end?! Would anyone ever want Lieberman to be one heart beat away from being president? Will this neocon nightmare ever end?!

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