Lieberman takes center stage at Swetts' party

[FightinNewDem]

Lieberman's campaign platforms - national security, a strong economy and social progress - came through in his short remarks. He told the audience he was a step apart from his fellow Democratic candidates and that his moderate positions on tax cuts, government spending and foreign policies had the power to appeal to both Democrats and Independents. Fielding questions about agriculture, energy and war, Lieberman painted himself as a fiscally responsible and independent, "strong on security, strong on prosperity."

Yesterday's lawn party, which filled Dow Road with a line of cars, drew active Democrats and quieter voters alike. Ron Lavochkin of Bow came to learn more about Lieberman and meet him in person for the first time. Dom Baldwin of Dover, who has already met with candidates John Kerry of Massachusetts and John Edwards of North Carolina, is still trying to narrow down his choice. Katya Sullivan of Manchester, an established Lieberman supporter, marched with him on Friday during a parade through Merrimack. His stands on the environment and the economy drew Sullivan to believe he had a "good shot" at beating Bush. Lieberman was easy to talk to, said Sullivan, and that made all the difference.

"He's very personable," she said. "The more I've gotten to know him, the better I like him."

http://www.concordmonitor.com/stories/front2003/070703lieberman_2003.shtml

[Jonathan]

1. No way, no how

This asshole is the worst possible choice for the Democratic Party.
Kucinich is the anti-LIEberman!

[FightinNewDem]

2. Such insight!

Yet another mature, articulate and well-reasoned comment from the Lieberman bashers! My, Dennis K. would be SOOOO proud of you!

[burr]

12. Just as I am soooo proud of you!

With Lieberman as the nominee we lose in every way. If Lieberman wins the nomination and then the White House, this means that Howard Dean, John Kerry, or some other New England Democrat just as likely would have beaten shrub.

If Lieberman loses the White House, he becomes the new "leper of liberalism." Just as the principles which McGovern and Mondale became the ugly standard from which all politicians seek to flee, there will be another re-alignment in American politics. Unfortunately this is exactly what the GOP is seeking, the so-called center will become the new socialist extreme, the center will move to what is currently the rightwing of the GOP, and who knows what will be deemed compassionate or conservative by the public after such a crisis. This is why so many liberals, even now, are being pushed out of the Democratic Party and into third parties such as the Natural Law and Green Party. The DLC is slowly but sadly becoming the new political left. The question is what will stop this rightward swing in the American political spectrum?

Respect is something that must be earned and defended. Pride is justified only after one has the respect of others both as an individual, and for his or her principles.

[Divernan]

3. You would serve Kucinich much better

if you responded to the pro Lieberman post with some factual policy and/or performance differences between the two instead of a kneejerk rant.. It may have made you feel great to do some anonymous namecalling, but it didn't tell any of the thousands of people who read your post anything positive about Mr. Kucinich. Why don't you post on this thread again and respond to the content of what Lieberman said?

[trumad]

4. Good old Joe

He'd "awe shucks" it up in a debate with Dubya... Just like he did with good old Cheney...

[TheBigGuy]

5. I thought the consensus on the Lieberman/Cheney debate was..

...that it was alot better than the Gore/Bush debates.

Folks where saying that they kind of wished it was Lieberman and Cheney at the top of the ticket, rather than VP.

I liked it when Lieberman got Cheney to agree with him on a gay rights issue...and yeah, it WAS a much more thoughful, policy-oriented exchange witghout the dopey posturing that went on between Bush and Gore.

This debate was a good introduction for Lieberman to the voting public.

[Larkspur]

6. Actually Gore won all 3 of his debates

and did a much finer job in them that Bush. See The Daily Howler.

It was the pundits that told Americans Gore blew the debates. Those that watched the debates knew that Gore was qualified for the Presidency and Bush was woefully inadequate. Those that bellieved the pundits, voted for Bush.

[FightinNewDem]

8. The Daily Howler?!?!?

Oh, of course, let's ask Al Gore's college roommate, he won't have a biased take on the matter, noooooooooo!!!!

[dolstein]

7. Thanks for setting the record straight

The Lieberman/Cheney debate was something of a lovefest for a reason -- Gore's aggressive debating tactics drew a harsh response from the national media. So naturally Lieberman was told to be on his best behavior -- and he did exactly what the Gore campaign wanted him to do. He stayed positive, he refrained from harsh attacks. If you didn't like it, don't blame Lieberman -- blame Gore and his advisers. Lieberman knows how to fight hard and play rough -- his campaign agaist Lowell Weicker was as rough as it gets.

[election_2004]

9. trumped-up glorification of Cheney and Lieberman

That's what the media wanted you to believe. Conservatives liked Cheney better because he's to the right of Bush, and they liked Lieberman better because he's to the right of Gore. Either way, they'd be moving the country rightward.

All the Cheney/Lieberman debates did were reinforce how pathetic the top-of-the-ticket choices (Bush vs. Gore) were in that particular election year.

Lieberman came off as a cross between a moronic, clueless wimp, and an overeager, attention-hungry partisan.

Cheney managed to be polite and cordial...but let's face it, he's Cheney - - and we all know what he really stands for.

[DrFunkenstein]

10. It's So Funny That New Democrats Show Their Face

I guess you guys are a legitimate part of the party and all, but the Third Way definitely screwed the party for some time to come.

As for Lieberman, he is a little spooky, but certainly better than Bush. At least Lieberman is strong on the environment.

[Devlzown]

11. He's a step apart, all right.

This article basically sums it up. http://www.laweekly.com/ink/03/34/news-ireland.php