Flashback: Bill Clinton defends Leiberman's Iraq Stance

[TeamJordan23]

He must really be disappointed that his wife did not get his endorsement. His wife, like Leiberman, also was a supporter of Bush' Iraq War.

Bill Clinton defends Lieberman's Iraq stance
July 14, 2006

HARTFORD, Conn. --Former President Bill Clinton is sticking up for U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and his support of the Iraq war.

Clinton, who spoke at an Aspen Institute conference last week, questioned why Democrats in Connecticut are focusing on ousting a fellow Democrat, Lieberman.

Lieberman faces a stronger-than-expected Aug. 8 primary challenge by Greenwich millionaire businessman Ned Lamont, who has criticized Lieberman for his support of the war and his perceived closeness with Republicans and President Bush.

"If we allow our differences over what to do now in Iraq to divide us instead of focusing on replacing Republicans in Congress; that's the nuttiest strategy I ever heard in my life," Clinton told the nonprofit cultural organization.

Clinton questioned efforts of some Democrats to impose a fixed timetable for removing U.S. troops from Iraq -- something Lieberman opposes.

"Why send a signal to the people that are trying to keep Iraq divided and tear it up when we're gonna go," he asked.

Clinton defended Lieberman's Democratic credentials, mentioning how the senator has been endorsed by labor unions, environmental organizations and gay groups.

"We've got a world of differences between ourselves and the Republicans," he said. "So I think the Democrats are making a mistake to go after each other ... for a situation none of them created."

http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/07/14/bill_clinton_defends_liebermans_iraq_stance_1152922213/

[sandnsea]

1. And, "the surge is working"

I'm sick of repeating myself on these two.

[tularetom]

2. Good. He can complain to his "friends in the republican party".

Who always tell him what a great candidate Hillary would be. If he doesn't STFU he's gonna talk her right out of the nomination. He really does think its all about him.

[blm]

4. It is....he needs Hillary to continue protecting BushInc to protect his legacy, too

now - a legacy that includes deep-sixing all the outstanding matters of Poppy Bush's crimes of office.

[blm]

3. And here's Bill in June 2004 defending Bush's Iraq decisions from the 'left's' criticisms.

At the same time the Dem nominee was criticizing Bush's DECISION to invade when weapon inspections were working to prove force was not needed at ALL.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/06/19/clinton.iraq/

Nice of Bill to come out and support Bush and Lieberman when they needed it.

[frazzled]

5. Flashback: John Edwards co-sponsors Lieberman's Iraq resolution

What's good for the goose is good for the gander, no?

[KaptBunnyPants]

8. Edwards abandoned his support for the Iraq War.

Has Bill ever stopped defending the Iraq War? Why did Hillary vote for a bill which provides a pretext to invade Iran this year?

[rinsd]

6. Lieberman? You mean Obama's mentor?

[mtnsnake]

7. Even if the article wasn't a year & a half old, it still wouldn't be relevant. Nice try

Keep digging and one of these days you might come up with a scoop that actually means something.