Lieberman: It's 'Possible' I Could Run As 'A Good Old-Fashioned New England Moderate Republican'

[IndianaGreen]

Why is this POS still chairing the committee for Homeland Security?

Lieberman: It's 'Possible' I Could Run As 'A Good Old-Fashioned New England Moderate Republican'

Jillian Rayfield | January 25, 2010, 6:08PM

Over the weekend, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) said it's "possible" he could run for Senate as "a good old-fashioned New England moderate Republican."

As ThinkProgress pointed out, Lieberman gave an interview to Connecticut's "Face The State," and acknowledged the possibility that he will run for Senate re-election as a Republican.

Lieberman was first asked if there he could possibly return to being a "full-fledged Democrat," or if that is a "bridge burned."

He responded: "No, I don't think it's burned," but that "I haven't really focused on it, but I'd say from the get go, any one of these...it's good, to paraphrase Mel Brooks, it's good to be an independent. It gives me latitude."

When asked if he would run as a Republican, Lieberman immediately said that "it's possible. A good old-fashioned New England moderate Republican."

VIDEO at link:

http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/lieberman-its-possible-i-could-run-as-a-good-old-fashioned-new-england-moderate-republican.php?ref=fpa

[spiritual_gunfighter]

1. Do it Joe

You would get trounced in a Republican primary then we wouldn't have to see your ass anymore.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. And you could always get run out of town, you miserable weasel

Give it a go, Joe.

[phleshdef]

3. Why the hell can't he be up for re-election again like RIGHT friggin' now?

I don't think he can survive slithering into another term. His poll numbers in CT are in the tank. This guy is gonna have to know the writing is on the wall. If DUers can't agree or anything else, I think doing Joe Lieberman in (politically of course), is the one thing we could probably all still rally around.

[Bolo Boffin]

4. So he's a Scott Brown Republican? n/t

[mascarax]

6. If so, he needs The Truck!

He can borrow the one Brown was using...it's not being used anymore anyway.

[JoePhilly]

5. Strip him now. Take any control he has in any area.

[Yavin4]

14. For God's Sakes, Don't Strip Him!!

Oh, wait. I thought that you were making a nude dude Scott Brown reference there.

My bad. Carry on.

[NorthCarolina]

22. The DLC will protect Joe. He's one of them. His chairmanship is safe. eom

[Brother Buzz]

7. The asshole is still a day late and a dollar short

Today, a good old-fashioned New England moderate republican is a Democrat.

[styersc]

8. And our "Leadership" keeps him in the caucus with a committee

chairmanship??

[bigwillq]

9. That boggles my mind.

:mad:

[jonnyblitz]

10. I can't wait to vote against him again. it's one of the perks of

living in CT. Voting against Lieberman is better than sex. :o

[bigwillq]

15. Not sure if he will even run in 2012.

If he does, you bet I am voting against him. I voted for him in 2000. Since then, he's been nothing but a waste.

[jonnyblitz]

18. i wasn't a CT voter in 2000 though I voted for him and Gore for

president/VP that year.

[Jennicut]

20. I voted for him in 2000. I was a dumb 24 year old and Lieberman pretended he was a Dem.

I actually voted for him twice...in the Senate and the ticket with Gore.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

11. I'll give him half credit for being honest (finally)

But with that statement, he should be stripped of all committee assignments. Let the Republican Caucus have him.

[Demeter]

12. No, It's Not Possible at All, Joe

A good-for-nothing Republican is certainly within your range, not much of a stretch from your starring as a good-for-nothing Democrat, and the sequel, a good-for-nothing quasi-Independent.

[zoneseeker]

13. at

least he tells truth

[Jennicut]

16. On behalf of Connecticut residents who did not vote for that weasel in 2006,

I say to Joe...F*Ck off. Hard.


What coalition will he use to win this time? Last time it was Rethugs, Indies and some Dems. in 2012 he is going down. He has lost support among indies and Dems. Only Rethugs will vote for your sorry ass in this state anymore, Joe.

[zulchzulu]

17. I have a plank all ready for you to walk on, Joe

No Joe, those aren't sharks in the water. They're... um... nice little fish with nice teeth.

[ChicagoSuz219]

19. By then, the Insurance Companies will have their own party...

...he can run on that!

Boo! Hiss!

[zbdent]

21. as opposed to what he's doing now?

please ... explain to me the difference ...

[jaysunb]

23. Why wait ?

Do it now. Switch parties, PLEASE ! :evilfrown:

[ellie]

24. It's possible he could just fuck off

[Zoeisright]

25. Oh, fuck you, Liebermann.

I am sick to death of seeing your saggy, jowly stupid face. Just go away.

[ibegurpard]

26. No one gives a shit Lieberdouche

seriously...just fuck off.

[BlueIdaho]

27. NO ONE gives a shit about moderate republicans -not even republicans.

Joe's living in a fantasy world.