Reply #64: As much as DUers despise Lieberman, perhaps Obama had him as his mentor because of this: [View All]

[MagickMuffin]

Joe was part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. march into Washington in August 1963. He's said that Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was a moment "that really did transform my life."

Inspired by the Washington march, Lieberman went to Mississippi to work for civil rights. It was the first time he felt and witnessed the emotional impact of racial segregation.

I don't know how mentors work once the candidate is sworn into office. Whether the newly elected candidate gets to choose for themselves, or whether committees decide who will mentor them.

I've seen some pretty nasty things said about the Lieberman/Obama relationship in the Senate.

Do the DUers know if Obama chose Lieberman or are they just spewing hatred? :shrug:


Perhaps this was one of the tiny baby steps towards the healing between the two groups.


Thank you MrWiggles for posting this, and explaining your POV. :applause: