June 5, 2008
Posted: June 5th, 2008 03:20 PM ET

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Lieberman launched a grassroots organization Thursday to appeal to Clinton's supporters.
Lieberman launched a grassroots organization Thursday to appeal to Clinton's supporters.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Sen. Joe Lieberman – who has taken on increasingly high-profile campaign roles on behalf of presumptive Republican nominee John McCain – announced Thursday that he was launching and heading a new grassroots organization, "Citizens for McCain," making a direct appeal to Hillary Clinton’s disappointed supporters.

“The phones at the campaign headquarters have been ringing with disaffected Democrats calling to say they believe Senator McCain has the experience, judgment, and bipartisanship necessary to lead our country in these difficult times,” Lieberman wrote in a message sent to the Arizona senator’s supporters. “Many of these supporters are former supporters of Senator Clinton.”

Over the past few weeks, some supporters of Hillary Clinton – whose campaign announced Wednesday that she would be suspending her presidential run this weekend - have said that they would consider voting for McCain if she were not the Democratic nominee.

Lieberman highlighted McCain’s “very good working relationship with Senator Clinton” – which he said would continue in the future – and his comments praising her in a speech at a Louisiana campaign event Wednesday.

"Senator Clinton has earned great respect for her tenacity and courage. The media often overlooked how compassionately she spoke to the concerns and dreams of millions of Americans, and she deserves a lot more appreciation than she sometimes received,” said McCain. “As the father of three daughters, I owe her a debt for inspiring millions of women to believe there is no opportunity in this great country beyond their reach. I am proud to call her my friend."

He called on supporters to “reach out to Americans who are not currently involved in the campaign.

“Will you help us by recruiting your friends, family, and co-workers who may not consider themselves members of the Republican Party and ask them to join the Citizens for McCain organization?” wrote Lieberman.

“I am confident we will find many Democrats and Independents who, like John McCain and me, put country before political party and will support a leader with a real record of bipartisanship…. Together, we will make history.”

On Wednesday - the first day of the general election campaign – the very first Republican conference call attacking presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama featured Lieberman.

Lieberman has been increasingly critical of Obama. The Democrat-turned-independent has been a strong supporter of President Bush's Middle East and Iraq policies.

Obama endorsed Lieberman in his 2006 Democratic primary battle against challenger Ned Lamont. But after the Connecticut senator lost and decided to run as an independent, Obama switched his support to Lamont, who shared his opposition to the Iraq war.

Filed under: John McCain


Rick   June 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The South is laughing wrote:
I think the Democratic Ticket has hit an all time low here!! I guess people Forgot what was going to happen after the Nominations This is another example of how when the race card is played everyone Suffers.. The fact that anyone Thinks Obama is going to beat McCain Needs to get a real grip on the Status Of America...The only reason obama is even on the Ticket is because who he was running against
If it had been a white man Obama would not have even Got close The Democrats had A BLACK MAN and a WOMAN running for the ticket no way in hell!!! are the Democrats getting the Whitehouse this time around. how Foolish have the Democrats become to even think that would happen the fact is in America" and you don't have to be a racist to see this" I keep seeing posts from people saying I would like to see whiteys face now!!!
let me let you in on a little Secret White America Don't give a rat's ass what black america does!!! every time you see a Black Person on TV Whining Because whitey wont give him this or wont Give him that they are the ones who Brought up the matter not Whitey!!! you never hear of The Asian Community whining about Whitey Not giving them anything that is Because they don't want anything from Whitey they can go out and Work and get it themselves just Like us Whitey's have to do we Don't need affirmative action,Quota hiring laws, to get what we need in life....we got out and we WORK for it Blacks will never be Equal to Whites in America NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!!!! So all the Blacks that think they are advancing the black race By Whining and Pulling the race card out everytime your life derails.. You are hurting blacks in America by Doing that crap!!!
one thing that is a given in america is your are percieved by how you present yourself
where I work and I wont give the Name...
if you come into our HR dept and start talking in Ebonics It don't matter how many Degrees you have they could be from Harvard you are not Working there!!! hell 90 percent of all sucessful Blacks in America are in Sports or Entertainment..Mostly for White people's Entertainment you have turned yourself into Court jesters for america's whites!!!!!

Hillary supporter   June 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

if you wanna vote for bush, hillary supporters just be quite and do it treating dont mean nothing but after maccain i dont want to see you guys crying cuz america lost its super powers, you guys made a poor judgement with Bush wont be suprise if you make another with macsame

Tjaye in LA   June 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

HIllary supporters, do you not see how rude and vile you are? You call Obama names, lie about his stances and show over and again that you are completely uninformed and simply voting on emotion. So, why do you assume that when Obama supporters snap back at you that WE are being rude? What makes you think YOU deserve respect, but you are entitled to disrespect us?

And please stop with the tantrums of "we will vote for McCain if we don't get our way". If the US doesn't negotiate with terrorist, then neither do the voters.

D-Weezy - OH   June 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Go...run as fast as you can to Joe. Keep in mind though Hillary was able to keep up because R. Limpballs listeners said run to the polls and vote for Hillary because we don't want to against Obama we can't beat him, but we know we can beat Hillary; therefore, the republicans went running like it was dooms day to vote for Hillary. In return, we are not afraid. Don't sing it...Bring it!

JJ   June 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hey Michael S – who HAS been telling you what a marxist he is? surely not members of your very large tried and true democratic family. Can you even define marxist? give an example of how that description fits Obama? how it does not fit with Hill? you, sir, are full of it.

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   June 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM June 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Count me in Joe, as a devout African American democrat and Hillary supporter I will readily cast my vote for McCain.
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You have the right name for a turncoat.

Chut Pata   June 5th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If 1/2 of "Sore-Loserman-2000" is going to support McBush with his "Citizen Cain" organization, then I will support Obama even if he picks Billary.

Jeremiah Grant - Phoenix, AZ   June 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Wow...I didn't expect to be shocked by so much stupidity so quickly. McCain already has a problem with Conservatives and now he wants to woo disaffected HRC supporters. Yeah....that's really going to help him with Conservatives, without whom he has ZERO chance of winning.

Goodness sakes, McCain, do you really think that you can pick up more HRC voters than you're going to lose among Conservatives who already don't trust you? You might want to reconsider this ill advised stratgy and fire the genius who suggested it.

DemtoMcCain   June 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Thank you Joe. I just signed up.

Jairo   June 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Thanks Joe. We'll teach Democrats to stop making wrong decisions. How come they let Hillary down??????????? Now the party is down........... First time I will suport Republicans. McCain deserves the white House more than Obama. GO McCain

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   June 5th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Lol! Yeah, those NEWFANGLED TELEPHONES are ringing off the hook!

Will there be BINGO and a nap later?

Independent white woman for Obama   June 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

with McSame and LIEberman we'll be at war with Iran, protecting Israel, in no time flat.
Get ready for the draft folks.

Independent-Cuban-American-woman-voter-for-Obama   June 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

TRAITOR JOE! TO THINK I SUPPORTED YOU WHEN YOU RAN WITH GORE!

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR MORE WAR,

MORE WAR DEAD

MORE NATIONAL DEBT, $10 TRILLION AND COUNTING!

MORE OF THE SAME FAILED POLICIES!

IF YOU VOTE FOR MCCAIN, DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN OUR NATION IS BANKRUPT AND CHINA CALLS IN THE DEBT WE OWE !

M.S. Indiana   June 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

gary, so Hillary should just have got the nomination ??there was no need for an election, that Obama won by all means ???? the people spoke and said new America....

Obama weak ?? he won against the odds, against a former president, against the Elite and the old....

Keith   June 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Lieberman's lack of backbone was present back in 2000 when he was the VP running mate of Al Gore Jr. Lieberman is "snake in the grass."

ch   June 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I know of several people who voted for Hillary who tell me they will now vote for McCain.

She won big amongst White women, Latinos, Jews and Gays. Democrats cannot afford to lose these core groups.

Keith   June 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Its a shame that many loyal democrats have defected to the republican party, I wonder truely is it because of his credentials or is it because of his color. Its a shame in this country that there are still some people who do not think African Americans possess any kind of leadership qualities.

The defecters from the democratic party are a bunch of sore losers, and have no respect nor care about the democratic party.

As for Lieberman, he was probably the most conservative democrat when he was a democrat. I knew it would not be long before he switched parties. As for the so-called independent, I really care nothing for him as a politian. He showed his true colors when he went independent in a liberal state and won, I wonder if all of those voters who voted for him were independent or were "undercover republicans."

Andi   June 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

What don't you Obama supporters understand about us Hillary supporters??? I am a younger EXTREMELY left wing liberal democrat from San Francisco who wouldn't vote for Barack Obama if Hillary had left the campaign 3 months ago and personally knocked on my door begging me to vote for him!!!!

Stop deluding yourselves that if only she would just go away, we will all just fall in love with your candidate and vote for him.

I WOULD NOT HAVE VOTED FOR OBAMA IF HILLARY HAD *NEVER* RUN AT ALL!!!! I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM. AND THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR CANDIDATE WALKING IN ON A SURE THING NO BRAINER OF AN ELECTION AND SPLITTING THE PARTY, WE'RE GOING TO GET McCAIN FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS. THANKS!

Michael S.   June 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

And this proud and PATRIOTIC flag-waving ex-Democrat would gladly pull a lever for McCain. My beloved party has went so far left. The Republicans have learned a lesson from going too far right and nominated a moderate in McCain. We are a bunch of idiots and are veering as far left as Bush did with the right. But now there are 18 million pissed off Clintonistas and this old bastard ain't falling into line.

McCain, war hero and experienced Senator, versus a radical Marxist junior Senator married to a lady who has never been proud of America. And we are to believe he sat in the church of hate for 20 years and didn't agree with what was being said?

No McSame   June 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Birds of a feather flock together. See ya. Show your support for McSame by sending your kids to the army so that they can help out in Iraq. You Hillary supporter are the ones that run your mouth but didn't send her any money. All of you are worthless so go and jump ship just like Joe.
Joe, how many Israeli soldiers are in Iraq?

Donna   June 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

PLEASE MCCAIN...PUT HIM ON YOUR TICKET!!!!!!!

Dedrick from Atlanta (in Portland)   June 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Obviosuly non of you have the mental fortitude to sit and realize how hard it was for a man of color to win a presidential primary in this great nation. I for one, will vote for this great man who won the nomination. As far as the Clintons go, thanks Bill, you did pretty good while you ran the nation (with the exception of all the scandals); however we want nothing to do with any more clintons!

Pax

Sam   June 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Lieberman is serving his last term in the Senate.

William, from Cali   June 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

These guys are up to no good, watch my words........................................

CJ   June 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

This is completely crazy.

Jim of K.C.   June 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Lieberman supports McCain, Bush and the war for one reason and one reason only Isreal . It's time for Joe to represent the country he was elected to represent.

Ralph V. AZ   June 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Your political career is over!!!

Go away!!

Linda31   June 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Clinton is probably feeling sick to her stomach at the thought that people who supported her did not support her values.

Tangi   June 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

YEAP, SIGN THEM ALL UP WITH THIER FOODSTAMPS!!

Sam7   June 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Lieberman’s agenda is very obvious. He was very instrumental in getting the Iraq war started, and he continues his relentless pursuit in making sure that it keeps on going. It seems that this man’s mission on earth is to make sure that we always have an unstable Middle East, so the likes of Iran and Syria are always detracted from focusing on Israel… even if it meant that more American lives are lost in the process.
Pursuing peaceful means could somehow lead to an end to this madness, but Lieberman’s suspicious intent will always prevent that from happening…

jr   June 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

im not against obama i am againt obama supporters and the media i can't believe a i started watching fox news for fair and balance coverage msnbc was the worst i started watching o'reily over keith oberman.I will not vote for mccain nor obama i just wont vote this time.AND for all you obamanites out there who say you don't need bill clinton for this election let me just remind you who it was going into all those rural and small towns around the country mobilizing those people for hillary that's right it was bill clinton.

E. C., Houston, Texas   June 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

GREAT IDEA, LIEBERMANN! DO IT!!!

Teresa   June 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I am a Democrat voting for McCain; Obama is an idiot on issues of income taxes. He will hurt the middle class big time.

Former Democrat   June 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Until recently, I was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party – all the way back to campaigning for Walter Mondale (before I could even vote). Unfortunately, I'm no longer part of the Democratic Party. It's not that I left, it's more that the Democratic Party left me.

The Democratic Party, unquestionably, has taken a dramatic leftward shift – certainly since the Bill Clinton years. Where is there a place in the Democratic Party for Centrist Democrats?

As far as Senator McCain being the same as President Bush, I disagree. This is the same man that was (supposedly) considered as a VP choice for Senator Kerry. Do you honestly believe Senator McCain has changed so dramatically in 4 years?

Jim   June 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Thanks Joe. Count me in!

Michael S.   June 5th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

There are 27 life-long Democrats in my very lage family and, to a person, we will be voting for McCain in November. The DNC is a tyrannical organization who stuck a knife in Hillary's back. And the media, with the DNC, haven't been telling us about how radical and Marxist Obama is.

THIS DEMOCRAT WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA!

I refuse to give Obama the opportunity to have tea with Rev. Wright and Farrakhan on the front lawn of the White House as they throw darts at pictures of whitey presidents.

susa   June 5th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

McSame – Like Bush, but older!

NTM   June 5th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

This is one election where, despite the hurt feelings and wounded pride of some folks on both sides of the aisle, I don't think we as a nation can actually lose. Let's look at some key points here:

1. We need a leader, obviously. Someone who can take a disaster and turn it into a success.

a) McCain. He took what was an all-but-dead primary campaign and turned it into a raging success. People were already throwing dirt on the coffin and he used expert management and organizational skills combined with the knowledge of what the public wanted and turned a wake into a victory celebration.

b) Obama: Faced with the so-called "inevitable Clinton landslide victory" (not to mention a few missteps of his own making) he managed to stay on message and run a dignified and steady campaign that eventually won him an honored place in history. Win or lose this cannot be taken from him. This too speaks of an ability to read what the public wants and lead people toward that goal.

Result: No shortage of leadership ability there.

2. We need someone who can rebuild our image on the world stage and regain the leadership role we once had.

a) McCain: A man with a great deal of knowledge and experience about how things work in the world. Someone who can see ahead at the consequences of action and inaction and can draw conclusions based on the realities that exist at the time, not the ones some folks would prefer existed to justify their views.

b) Obama: Largely untested in this arena. But, if his style of quiet dignity and unwavering focus and dedication to the cause is any indication what he lacks in experience he'll make up for in overall respect from the world community. He'll no doubt be able to hire experts in the intricacies of each country and culture and will encourage the kind of loyalty and dedication required from these people to bring about some badly needed changes in our foreign policy.

Result: No matter which way you slice it, our image is destined for a face-lift. Whether it be by prosecuting and winning an unpopular war (claiming victory and the pride that goes with it, not to mention letting a number of countries breath a bit more easily) or by withdrawing back behind our own borders and staying out of people's business (claiming the moral high-ground and letting a number of OTHER countries breath more easily) it's almost inevitable that we'll be viewed more favorably by SOME segment of the world...even if not the WHOLE world (baby steps people....baby steps).

3. We need someone who can look across the entire country and not see Democrats or Republicans, men or women, black or white, rich or poor, Christian, Jew or Muslim or any other artificial dividing line we've manged to create between ourselves. He'll need to see, above all else, people. People with different beliefs, opinions, needs, desires, hopes, dreams, etc. People with definite, sure-fire ideas of how "fix" the country and those with no clue and no hope for (or no interest in) finding one. He'll need to ignore these artificial societal divisions and work toward the greater good off ALL.

a) McCain: McCain has shown himself capable of respect and honor toward people of all shapes, sizes, colors, beliefs and ideologies. He's not without his blind spots and gaffes (parody of Barbara Ann into Bomb Iran is a definite Bozo-No-No) but he shows the ability to recognize his shortcomings as they occur, make appropriate amends and move on with minimal drama and near-zero delay. And there's no question of his sincerity...which shows some of the highest regard for humanity one can show.

b) Obama: This man, without a doubt, raised the bar in terms of dignity, honesty and integrity in politics...maybe even in life in general. No sooner is he declared the nominee than he declares that the DNC will no longer accept contributions from lobbyists. Granted, this doesn't amount to a very large percentage of the overall campaign treasure chest but when was the last time you saw THAT one? I've been around for nearly a dozen presidential elections and I can't remember it happening even once. A man so firm in his convictions that he's willing to jeopardize his own personal success by refusing a source of funding that, while not large, could prove critical in a campaign that is currently out-funded by it's opponent. Principle above personal gain. A role model for the masses, no matter where your mass may be. This too is a sign of high regard for humanity.

Result: No downside here either. Neither man represents himself as far-right or far-left of anything...even each other. Granted: they have diametrically opposed viewpoints on a number of topics but that's what this adversarial process was designed to highlight for all to see. The difference here is that neither one has begun (or hopefully WILL begin) the name-calling, mud-slinging, back-stabbing kind of exchange that has plagued our presidential campaigns since the first Clinton administration. A return to sanity and intelligence. If that's not respect for all people, what is?

In summary: We can't lose here folks. I know which way I'm voting (and I'm not telling) but I have to say in all honesty, if my candidate doesn't win I won't be disappointed or angry. I'll just set my expectations to a slightly different set of improvements and be grateful for them.

End of long-winded commentary...:)

Trollmaster   June 5th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Democrats were right to vote for Ned Lamont and turn their backs on this guy.

Are these Hillary supporters dumb enough to want to see a president that agrees with Bush 95% of the time?

And forget about this "experience" card that keeps being played. Despite McCain's experience, he voted for one of the biggest mistakes in this nation's history by voting for the Iraq war.

Jane, MD   June 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

LIEberman and McWar sure are the two angriest men I have seen in a long time (not counting Cheney). Would hate to be stuck in an alley with either at night, don't you think?

Helen, NY   June 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Joe, you are doing the right thing. But still, you should know that democrats came to power because of you. They are ungrateful. Anyway I am confident that Obama will disappear in November. God save the motherland.

Nia   June 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Something tells me Hillary is behind this. I would think she would tell him not to do such a thing since they are so close....intresting

Will in Richmond, VA   June 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

We should all follow what is said by this enemy of free speech.

Bob Ohio   June 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I have been reading these posts and the Obama supporters would be a lot more convincing if they would tone down the retoric, learn to spell and to learn the proper use of the english language in forming a sentence. The simple words like is or are, was or were and others arent that hard to learn how to be used. Read them and you will understand what I am saying. If you dont understand then you will probably vote for Obama anyway.

Will in Richmond, VA   June 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

This guy's amazing. A closet republican and turncoat. Of course you can trust anything he says. Of course Hillary's supporters want McCain's policies. They are going to be so wealthy and prosperous if they vote for him, right? RIGHT?

Who Am I   June 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

"...hey Joe... where you goin' with that gun in your hand??"

suz   June 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Former Clinton Democrat here, now McCain Republican. I simply will not vote for a liar who thinks I'm too stupid to know he's lying - that would be Obama. So far we have 4 racist or criminal friends of his–Wright, whacko priest, Ayres, and the newly convicted Chicago fundraiser–all linked to Obama. Every time some new crackpot, criminal, or racist friend pops up, Obama has his speechwriters put together something to spin it off. Some Americans buy it now, but they won't forever. John McCain is an honest man with nothing to hide. He and his wife are classy people. They don't bang fists (like "bangers") when they're happy. They actually hug like normal people. Cheers to McCain, next President of the U.S.

Sue in MI   June 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

And just how similar are Hillary and McCain's views? Not very. This is ignorant. While I think this was stolen from Hillary, and I see Obama as a very weak candidate, McCain is a joke. He can't wait to overturn Roe V. Wade-that's Hillary? Americans are not that stupid, although I do wonder about the Obamabots. Hillary is so much more electable...maybe when Obama starts looking at some of the poll numbers, he will realize that he needs her badly. Then I hope she says no, and gets to be Sec. of State.

Chris H. Illinois   June 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

You know, he might as well just join the Republican Party. I had so much respect for Sen Lieberman, and now...I don't know, the man was a Democrat now he's doing everything he can to make sure the presumptive nominee loses in November. I have a feeling that this is going to come back and bite him in the butt when he's up for re-election...unless of course McCain wins then he'll have himself a Cabinet post I bet...

Haas   June 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Can Clinton be on McCain's ticket? Good God, I hope not. That's the last thing this country needs.

Nick TX   June 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Liebermann is a shyster. Traitor. Should be forced to walk the plank.

steven   June 5th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

two dummies MClieberman.

Laura   June 5th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Green Party.

gary   June 5th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

CNN STILL BEING BIAS. WONT TAKE MY COMMENT. THE HATERS CAN TRASH THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS, BUT GOD HELP US IF WE SAY SOMETHING ABOUT POOR O.B. AND THE RACE THAT WAS GIVEN TO HIM. TO YOU HATERS . WE WOULDN'T BE GOING AGAINST OUR CANIDATE HRC VOTING FOR MCCAIN. WE WOULD BE SAVING OUR COUNTRY FROM A GREENHORN. MONEY AND BS. ISNT ENOUGH TO RUN A COUNTRY. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

Clinton, no, McCain Supporter   June 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Where do I sign?

Southwest FL   June 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

FL Independent – I would have voted for Clinton. She is not as liberal as Obama. Now I will vote for McCain.

We can't leave national security to a newby. If you think the economy is bad now, just wait to see what happens if there is another domestic terrorist attack. McCain is on top of this issue. Hopefully he will add Romney to the ticket. Romney has the economic experience. Plus, Romney is also very presidential.

I am a Citizen for McCain. We know this guy and can trust him.

Brian, Oregon   June 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Leiberman is all Isreal all the time. That's why he is such a strong supporter of the Iraq war and McCain's saber rattling with Iran.

Look at where he gets his contributions. He's just buttering his political bread. Unfortunately, over 4,000 young American's have died helping him do it.

49 old ladies love the movies   June 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

New Borat (sorry, I meant “Barrack”) Movie Soon to Be Filmed in Denver:

“Learnings of Everything Undemocratic for Make Benefit Glorious Obama DNC and for Make Poo-Poo on American Voter!”

GoldenChica   June 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Senator McCain is an Officer and a Gentleman. I wish he could pick Hillary as his VP. Good bye traitor DNC.

Anton   June 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Obama is just a puppet of the liberals in the Democratic party. No guts what-so-ever. Get rid of your pastor who married you and baptized your two daughters...DONE...oh, also get rid of the Catholic pastor...DONE...oh and quit your church that you've gone to for the last twenty years...DONE...oh and get rid of Michelle...not done yet...

Dave M.   June 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

It's absurd to call an organization founded by a sitting U.S. Senator "grassroots".

gary   June 5th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

O.B. SUPPORTERS ARE THE WORST HATERS...THEY STAND FOR EVERYTHING THEIR CANIDATE IS AGAINST.THE RACE WAS GIVEN TO O.B. ON A SILVER PLATTER ,BECAUSE OF BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN NOMINEE ESPECIALLY HRC. O.B. PREACHES ABOUT UNITY ,WELL HE LOST THAT THROUGH HIS IMMATURE HATING SUPPORTERS. UNITY IS NOT HATE. O.B. NEEDS HRC MORE THAN SHE NEEDS HIM. I HOPE SHE GOES INDEPENDANT . O.B. WOULDN'T HAVE A CHANCE. HRC IS TO QUALIFIED, GREAT TRACK RECORD , GREAT COMPASSION, AND WILL FIGHT TO THE END FOR US.SHE DONT NEED TO SIT A BACK SEAT TO AN UNKNOWN, UNQUALIFIED , EMPTY SUIT OF A GREENHORN. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR. VOTING FOR MCCAIN WILL BE EASY BECAUSE OF THE HATE. WE WOULDN'T BE GOING AGAINST HRC. WE WOULD BE SAVING OUR COUNTRY FROM O.B.

gary   June 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

O.B. SUPPORTERS ARE THE WORST HATERS...THEY STAND FOR EVERYTHING THEIR CANIDATE IS AGAINST.THE RACE WAS GIVEN TO O.B. ON A SILVER PLATTER ,BECAUSE OF BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN NOMINEE ESPECIALLY HRC. O.B. PREACHES ABOUT UNITY ,WELL HE LOST THAT THROUGH HIS IMMATURE HATING SUPPORTERS. UNITY IS NOT HATE. O.B. NEEDS HRC MORE THAN SHE NEEDS HIM. I HOPE SHE GOES INDEPENDANT . O.B. WOULDN'T HAVE A CHANCE. HRC IS TO QUALIFIED, GREAT TRACK RECORD , GREAT COMPASSION, AND WILL FIGHT TO THE END FOR US.SHE DONT NEED TO SIT A BACK SEAT TO AN UNKNOWN, UNQUALIFIED , EMPTY SUIT OF A GREENHORN. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR. YOU HATERS MADE YOUR BED. VOTING FOR MCCAIN WILL BE EASY BECAUSE OF THE HATE. WE WOULDN'T BE GOING AGAINST HRC. WE WOULD BE SAVING OUR COUNTRY FROM O.B.

Steve   June 5th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Senator Lieberman: You are a disgrace. You have sold out. I now regret my vote in the 2000 election. You are a one issue politician who is willing to sell out our beloved country to another four years of a Bush agenda. You have ignored significant issues, such as the economy and Supreme Court nominations. I will never forget your betrayal.

Watch for New Movie . . .   June 5th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

New Borat (sorry, I meant “Barrack”) Movie Soon to Be Filmed in Denver:

“Learnings of Everything Undemocratic for Make Benefit Glorious Obama DNC and for Make Poo-Poo on American Voter!”

Agnostic Democrat   June 5th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Lieberman reminds of a political issue leech. Never got his day in the sun so he latches on to anyone getting the publicity at the moment. He's as much an "Independent" as Grumpy McSham is a "maverick".

D-MI   June 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

WTF?

Is Lieberman just obsessed with being part of every losing cause he can find? It's actually kind of interesting to see these "progressive" & "liberal" political hacks (AHEM... Hillary AND Bill Clinton, Lieberman, et all...) run like hell when the country actually does start toward a more progressive and liberal tipping point. Apparently, it's OK to be in favor progressive ideals, as long as there isn't a chance they might actually HAPPEN. As soon as people start to actually think about DOING it... look out! OH! That's a fairy tale! We can't do that!

F#!% off, Joe. You just made me proud I didn't vote for Bush OR you in 2000....

White, Male Democrat from Michigan...
FOR OBAMA

goin down the drain fast...   June 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

lieberman sucks, he's spineless just like McCain.

dem switching- there is nothing "christian"about war, or supporting war.

hillary lies through her teeth that's why we don't trust her.

First and Foremost I am American   June 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

This idiot writes: Billiam June 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Beware! Lots of Republicans posing as angry Clinton suporters.

Obama 08/12

OH MY GOSH who would have thunk. But there are REALLY dems in here too.

kim portland, oregon   June 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

dem switching, there is a MASSIVE difference between you switchers and the obama supporters.

i am not saying this to insult you, but seriously you guys are NOT basing that huge decision on FACTS!!!! and we just dont understand why you wont do a little bit of research to learn the facts.

no one said she was a HORRIBLE person, but she HAS let down every one of us. i know so many people, me included, who LOOKED FORWARD to voting for hillary. we dems LOVED the clintons, but their campaigning got uglier and uglier and more rovian by the day, and since that is the GOP way their campaigning became the same lies and half truths we've been suffering through the past 8 years.

and THAT is why obama came from nowhere to get the nomination. this country and all of us have been beaten down by the bush/cheney cabal, WE dont want it anymore, you switchers apparently havent had enough punishment yet!

frank   June 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

count me in joe.

Marie in California   June 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Great idea! However, I'm still for Hillary.....Denver! Denver! Denver!

But if that is not possible, there is no way my conscience will let me vote for Obama. He is a snake....and even HIllary as VP on his ticket would not get him my vote. In fact, the only vote I could give Obama is the vote of...... NO CONFIDENCE.

After the shenanigans of the DNC, especially the sleazy Rules Committee a week or so ago, and then the superdelegates handing Obama the nomination on a silver platter (whatever happened to the popular vote?)....well, I doubt I want to be a Democrat any longer anyhow. I am totally disgusted with them.

So count me in on this one, Lieberman! At least McCain is a decent and honorable man with a long and impressive track record, including working across party lines......not to even mention how he loved and served his country to the max.

No Abomination in the White House!

Go McCain!

ToddonCapeCod   June 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Lieberman know what its like to be disenfranchised by his own party

First and Foremost I am American   June 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

DJ in TX it does not matter if Obama also has 18 million, Hillary's 18 million and most ALL republicans voting for MCCain will put him way over and in office. You see he doesn't have the problem that the dems do.

Gromit   June 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Lieberman must reeeeeeeeally want to be Secretary of State under McCain. (Which is not to say he doesn't genuinely believe McCain to be the better pick.)

I can't help but wonder if this wouldn't have happened if not for all the rancor from the Lamont challenge in 2006. I'm not blaming the Dems for trying to take out Lieberman, but he's probably got a little payback in mind here.

gary   June 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

O.B. SUPPORTERS ARE THE WORST HATERS...THEY STAND FOR EVERYTHING THEIR CANIDAE IS AGAINST.THATS WHY WE CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL GET PAYBACK IN NOV. THE RACE WAS GIVEN TO O.B. ON A SILVER PLATTER ,BECAUSE OF BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN NOMINEE ESPECIALLY HRC. O.B. PREACHES ABOUT UNITY ,WELL HE LOST THAT THROUGH HIS IMMATURE HATING SUPPORTERS. POLITICS IS LIKE WAR. YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO TO WIN. THERE IS NO FAIR GAME. HRC FIGHTS BACK AFTER ALL THE NEGATIVE HATING REMARKS FROM O.B.'S CULT ,AND SHE GETS CRUCIFIED. O.B. PLAYS THE RACE CARD AND THE COUNTRY GIVES EVERYTHING TO HIM. UNITY IS NOT HATE. O.B. NEEDS HRC MORE THAN SHE NEEDS HIM. I HOPE SHE GOES INDEPENDANT AND TAKES THE RACE BACK. O.B. WOULDN'T HAVE A CHANCE. HRC IS TO QUALIFIED, GREAT TRACK RECORD , GREAT COMPASSION, AND WILL FIGHT TO THE END FOR US.SHE DONT NEED TO SIT A BACK SEAT TO AN UNKNOWN, UNQUALIFIED ,ARROGANT , EMPTY SUIT OF A GREENHORN. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR. YOU HATERS MADE YOUR BED. VOTING FOR MCCAIN WILL BE EASY BECAUSE OF THE HATE. WE WOULDN'T BE GOING AGAINST HRC. WE WOULD BE SAVING OUR COUNTRY FROM O.B.

Desmond Sequeira   June 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

VERY VERY SAD, MR. LIEBERMAN!

kim portland, oregon   June 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

dem switching, there is a MASSIVE difference between you switchers and the obama supporters.

i am not saying this to insult you, but seriosuly you guys are NOT basing that decision on FACTS!!!! and we just dont understand why you wont do a little bit of research to learn the facts.

no one said she was a HORRIBLE person, but she HAS let down every one of us. i know so many people, me included, who LOOKED FORWARD to voting for hillary. we dems LOVED the clintons, but their campaigning got uglier and uglier and more rovian by the day, and since that is the GOP way their campaigning became the same lies and half truths we've been suffering through the past 8 years.

and THAT is why obama came from nowhere to get the nomination. this country and all of us have been beaten down by the bush/cheny cabal, WE dont want it anymore, you switchers apparently havent had enough punishment yet!

Richard Bell - Winston-Salem, NC.   June 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

This was actually set up by a huge group of Hillary supporters who rushed to McCain's website and asked them to set up a group for Hillary supporters who want to vote against Obama in NOvember. This is great! They listened!

Rachel   June 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I laugh when people call Hillary ambitious and put her down for it. Obama was cut throat and ran for the goal even though in a speech he said he would not run for president, but I guess after 18 months he thought he was too good for the senate.

aaron from minneapolis   June 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

He's lying. McCain is going to tell Hillary supporters what they want to hear. Don't think for one second this guy isn't a right wing nut job.

Jennifer   June 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I just don't get the logic of those of Hillary's female supporters who are switching allegiance to McCain. Apparently policies aren't important and voting for more years of Republican misrule will not further the cause of women in this country that's for sure.
I am a 60 year old white woman, who was totally turned off by Clinton's negativity early on and am energised by the enthusiasm of these new younger voters, independents and even some Republicans for Barack Obama.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

hEYY..!!
WHAT CHURCH DOES MCPLAIN BELONG TO??

ANYONE KNOW?

John   June 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Notice Lieberman doesn't care about the US. He cares more about Israel. We have a spy in the the senate.

Dave   June 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Leiberloser is a turncoat and a traitor in my book.

He needs to go home and stay there, Then again, he is probably as senile as McCain and lose his way home...he is a loser that tries to go with anyone on what he figures is the winning side that time around. How in the world could anyone fall for his BS, you certainly cannot trust him.

I would prefer to vote for Andy Rooney before I would vote for this turncoat idiot.

Drew P, Los Angeles   June 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

GO Joe!!! Take down that arrogant SOB.

Randy - Denver   June 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Like I said about a week ago the ticket will be McCain/Lieberman

Now this one will be a tough one to beat but with a good choice as his VP Obama can do it.

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Math Lesson # 2 (continued from prior blog):

1) OBAMA > HILLARY
2) HILLARY > MCCAIN

Hypothesis # 2: – IF the Democrats would quit bickering amongst each other and Unite, THEN McCain doesn't have a snowball's chance in (blank).

That is a Mathmatical certainty.

Andrew from Birmingham   June 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Hillary supporters, let's all go to johnmccain.com and contribute what we can. Let's shatter Obama's numbers for June and help McCain. They didn't want Hillary, and they don't want us.

A Prophet on the Blog   June 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

People, elect Mccain and you will regret it for the rest of your life. Do not blame anyone when you are biting your fingers.

He will give you exactly what you are looking for. 4 years later you'll be dreaming of the beautiful America!!!

Select your own sentence!!!

Anthony Heyward In New York City   June 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

TO: Dem Switching

WHATS AN ALL AMERICAN, YOU FOOL? LAST TIME I CHECKED NONE OF US ARE ALL AMERICAN UNLESS YOUR PEOPLE ARE NATIVE AMERICAN. I BET I KNOW YOUR MOTIVATION FOR SWITCHING REPUBLICAN. STEP INTO THE TIMES "BROTHER" YA CANT HAVE LOCK DOWN ON THE OVAL OFFICE FOR EVER.

former democrat   June 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

YEAH!!!!!!! YOU CAN COUNT ME IN!!!!!! IF NOT HILLARY, THEN OUR NEXT BEST CHOICE IS MCCAIN. NEVER obama. HE IS A HPOCRITE, A LIAR AND A RACIST. NOT TO BE TRUSTED.

Operation Elephant   June 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Citizens for Ron Paul is a better choice

Belle   June 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Gosh,

I actually thought the Hillary basing would have stopped by now Obama fans. Your candidate is the Presumptive Nominee.

But now it seems you want to bash Clinton, and McCain. I see now you are calling him a liar...geez...is this Change?

Is this hope?

If it is, why am I feeling so hopeless?

Daniel, Loganville. Ga.   June 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

WOW look what Sen. Clinton historic race has turned into. It's a shame

Andrew from Birmingham   June 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

From Clinton to McCain '08.

The DNC went to far left like they did with Carter.

Anthony Heyward In New York City   June 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I think Joe Liberman needs to be taken off the committee. Yes he votes with the Democrats but he is a traitor and had he not been selected as Gores VP, Gore would be finishing his second term and Barack Obama would still be where he is now...about to become the 44th President of the United States. Do what you want Joe, but your a loser with no real relevance. I hope they vote traitors out of office like you in 2010.

OBAMA/ PELOSI 08 &&&&&& 12

Brandon   June 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Sign me up

Hillary supporter for Mc Cain

nycdem   June 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

what a snake. taking advantage of HRC voters' anger.

please, please HRC supporters – follow the cue of your admirable candidate, concede defeat and pledge your support for the Dem nominee.

STAN WEAVER JR   June 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

THERE'S NO WAY THESE SO CALLED HILARY SUPPORTS ARE THIS ANGRY THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO THROW AWAY 12 MORE YEARS, JUST TO PROVE A POINT.

IF THAT'S THE CASE YOU REALLY WASN'T A DEMOCRAT.

I AM A BARRACK SUPPORTER AND IF HE WOULD OF LOST , I WASN'T GOING TO VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN.

I'M A DEMOCRAT THRU AND THRU....I VOTE FOR THE PARTY.

NOT BECAUSE OF RACE OR GENDER.

I WASN'T GOING TO LET THE REPUBLICAN PIMP MY VOTE.

THEY STOLE 8 YEARS FROM US ALREADY.

NOW YOU DIE HARD HILLAREPUBLICAN ARE READY TO THROW IT ALL AWAY FOR WHAT?

BECAUSE ANOTHER DEMOCRAT BEAT ANOTHER DEMOCRAT?

ALL THAT TELLS ME, THERES MORE TO IT

IF OBAMA WOULD OF LOST DO YOU THINK JOHN McCAIN WOULD OF APPEALED TO OBAMA'S BASE?

HELL NO!

HE'S GOING AFTER THE SO CALLED HARD WORKING WHITE AMERICAN.

OLDER WHITE WOMEN .

HISPANIC

AND SCARED JEWISH VOTERS (still caught up in the BUSH fear propaganda)

HE'S PIMPING THEIR VOTES.

THIS IS THE SAME GUY WHO WAS BASHING HILARY ALONG WITH THE OTHER REPUBLICANS

THIS IS THE SAME GUY WHO WANTED THIS DEMOCRATIC RACE TO CONTINUE.

NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN, HE'S THIS COMPASSIONATE REPUBLICAN WHO FEELS THE HILARY SUPPORTERS PAIN.

PIMP McCAIN

IF YOU SO CALLED DEMOCRAT, GIVE THE WHITE HOUSE BACK TO THE REPUBLICANS, I'LL BE HIGHLY UPSET.

AND I WOULD DARE ANYONE OF YOU SO CALLED HILARY SUPPORTS TO COME BACK ON THIS BOARD AND COMPLAIN.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

JUST ONE MORE THING,

I AM AN AMERICAN OF JEWISH ANCESTRY & FAITH

LIEBERIDIOT DOES NOT REMOTELY REPRESENT

ME OR MY POLITICS OR PRINCIPALS OR HUMANITY,

IN ANY WAY OR FASHION. I WOULD PUT A UNIFORM

FOR AMERICA & ISRAEL.

Tim   June 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Like Obama says... some politicians just play politics for their own gain, and they say things just to get votes, while they do nothing forAmerica.. McCain, Lieberman, and Clinton are prime examples of that!!!! No wonder the Old Farts are sticking together like maggots on Crap!!!

Less, Austin Tx   June 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

There are a lot of open-hearted people out there who will simply turn their cheek and do what is right. Because I do not believe that people are willing to jeopardize and/or hand over their families future into the hands of McCain, who obviously isn't so warm at heart. Just wait and see, McCain has already shown this side to him.

Here is an example: 100 years of war...yeah, the country first? Wait until you see his temper.

Lieberman, is that all you got for McCain? Goodness, you need a vacation already.

Its OK to be right   June 5th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Alright, now all you bitter Hillary Supporters who want to swith, JUST DO IT. You don't have to keep reminding us how bitter you are, just leave already. Frankly, if you are willing to sacrifice your position on the war, healthcare and other policies, then we don't need you!!!

Chris, Atlanta, GA   June 5th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hillary isn't even in the VP race because she will not submit all of Bills financial records, including those of his library and foundation, for vetting. This vetting is standard for all VP candidates and their spouses. So if Hillary isn't in the VP slot, it's because they don't want Bills financial records up for scrutiny.

McCain will lose because he has nothing new to offer. Heck, even his "new" slogan" and website is ripped off from Obama. This guy and the republican party couldn't come up with an original thought if their lives depended on it.

Jen-Louise   June 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I have been to Hillarys website and it is sad but true most of the bloggers have stated unequivocally that they will vote for Mccain. I am hoping this is sour grapes and not a real view of what may happenin November. As an african american woman I watched both of these cam0aigns aggressively – either way i was coming out a winner. But no mistake regardless of who we elected I would have voted democratic because i believe that the failed policies of the republicans and not mention the shall we say new revelations about some of the less then family value oriented actions of its members is disconcerting. We need to focus on Issues people. Women we care about our children and our future right. mccain is guaranteeing you a continuance f this war, no real help on health insurance and no plans for the economy. How can you say you want that over the small doffrences between hillary and Obama. if you have forgotten look at his website. Look what his vision for the future is and ask yourself is this REALLY what I want?

DJ, LA, CA   June 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Oh please...Joe get a life.

Margo Murphy   June 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

It's Hillary or McCain.

LIAR LIAR LIar   June 5th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

"Dem Switching", you are definitely not a democrat and you are immaturely pathetic

All those who would vote for McCain, just to get revenge for a supposed Clinton injustice truly do not care about their country's future.

Lieberman is trying to manipulate and play Clinton supporters... Wake up and realise that he doesn't care about you!!!

Ratgurl   June 5th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Trying to make that last grasp for political power.... Joe, your moment in the sun has passed. Time to settle gently into retirement!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

P, CA,

Have you taken a course in persuasive speaking or something? Very nicely said... but, alas, eloquence will not win Hillary's supporters to a candidate whom no one knew just four short years ago and who has proven himself to be a sleazy and shallow person who doesn't care much for anything but advancing his own political career, even if it means taking our party down into significant risk with the general election. Hillary was always the stronger candidate with the much greater chance of winning, so Barack should step aside, let her run a real campaign, learn something, and build a record of accomplishment in the Senate and maybe even run for reelection just once.

But he won't do that. What little record of him we have, despite the empty slogans, shows that he's a sleazy guy.

Liz   June 5th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

So is McCain going to help Hillary get univeral health care passed? You Hllary supporters should think about her legacy and how important that issue is to her. It will never happen without a Democrat in the WH.

Dem Switching   June 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

You know it is the Obama supporters that don't want Hillary as VP and why is that? Because they don't like her, trust her they think that she is just a horrible person, WELL GUESS WHAT IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY THESE THINGS THAN WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY THE SAME ABOUT OBAMA, WE DON'T TRUST HIM, HE IS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO RUN OUR COUNTRY, IF I WERE A HIRING MANAGER AND HAVE BEEN I WOULD NOT HIRE ANYONE WHO DID NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS TO HANDLE THIS MOST IMPORTANT KIND OF JOB.

AT LEAST MCCAIN HAS BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK MORE THAN A FEW TIMES WE TRUST HIM, WE KNOW HE IS A CHRISTIAN, WE KNOW THAT HE HAS INTEGRITY AND MOST OF ALL HE IS AN ALL AMERICAN UNLIKE OBAMA.

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Oh my... bitter Democrats abound. No, i think not. These folks don't even sound like democrats.

No reasonable democrat is going to vote McCain. Yes, there will be some who do. Likewise, some reasonable republicans will vote for Obama. Barack and John are tied after less than 24 hours of Barack becoming the nominee. Think about that folks. The man hasn't said boo on the national stage and he is dead even with the republican nominee who has had a clear shot for almost 3 months.

I can't wait for the debates! And hell, Obama is a bad debater. We are gonna have so much fun we dems.

All you McCain dems are gonna miss out on a lot of fun and a great time! (yes, and hard work too!)

If not Hillary....then McCain   June 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Please be advised, those of you saying we disenfranchised dems are Republicans posing as dems to divide party....We are not, the democratic party did this all by themselves.

Remember the Boston Tea Party? The colonists wasted all that valuable tea and dumped it in the Boston Harbor just to prove a point....as I recall, it had something to do with "taxation without representation."..hummmm! It wasn't the TEA that was the problem...it was the principle that was at stake. Sometimes a short term sacrifice is needed for long term benefits.

Sometimes drastic moves are needed to prove a point. Do not think for 1 minute that "we will come around in November...." or that "we could not possibly be life-ling democrats...we're really republicans at heart."

You are all saying if we vote for McCain that we will be voting against all things the democratic party stands for. As a matter of fact, we will be exercising democracy at it's best....using our freedom to vote to ensure that true democracy is not lost to all...

John Starnes Tampa Florida   June 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Joe Lieberman has revealed over and over he is a chameleon and opportunist and a traitor to the Democratic Party and thus much of what is good about and for America. Choosing this modern version of "Mr. Haney" on "Green Acres" as his running mate was Al Gore's biggest mistake.....here's hoping that John McCain shows his true colors and makes the same mistake.....looks like Lieberman is as much a slave to his own ambition as he is to Israel.

BARAKFORLIFE   June 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Clinton supporters who run to McCain should be tried for high crimes and treason against the Democratic Party. You are REALLY stupid if you think for one minute that McCain has your best interests at heart. Sure, he'll woo you–woo you to death to get your much-needed vote. Then, he'll turn around and show you how he takes care of his flock by forcing you over with no vaseline!! If you don't want to end up a shame-faced pansy, I'd be careful about where I laid my vote. the onslaught of wickedly emotional responses to the failed campaign of Ms. Clinton are the WORST representation of our party. We look like DONKEYS to McCain and his supporters. Keep it up and good luck with your delusional behavior. If Clinton comes around as promised, she'll even indicate the error of your ways...WAKE UP!

Billiam   June 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Beware! Lots of Republicans posing as angry Clinton suporters.

Obama 08/12

middle ground   June 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

No to Obama AND No to McCain.

Stand by Hillary
Obamanation zealots: Your man is not a democrat. So don't tell Hillary supporters they've destroyed the democratic party. He's a Marxist, he undercuts competition, getting all other names off of ballots so he can win. His entourage is nothing short of islamic jihaddists and anti american personnel. The tool to conquer the electorate is propaganda. The great orator is propaganda. HE IS NOT A DEMOCRAT, he ruined the so called democratic party.

CLEAN HEARTED AND PURE FLORIDIAN   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Its really SAD that if Hillary had won, Obama supporters would have voted for her in November and because she lost some of her supporters is full of hate. This is not about just you its about the whole of america. Go ahead and mess up other peoples lives. I hope you can live with your selves when innocent people looses their lives in Iraq, when people here in America have to suffer, lose their homes, jobs, and God knows what else. God Bless America.

amtFresno,CA   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Why doesn't the DNC just ask him(Lieberman) to get out & join another party? Well, if people are happy with the status quo, continue the war in Iraq, want more of the same of McBush & McCan't then of coarse they will vote for Lieberman's candidate. People that think the country is headed in the wrong direction will vote for Change, Change We Can Believe In. and that is Barack Obama. I guess Hillary is happy, maybe she can run on McSame/ McCant's ticket for Veep? Obama for Pres 08.

Jaime in Portland   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

It is mathematically impossible for Obama to do any worse than Reagan and Bush and Bush combined. And it is very possible for McCain to completely turn the USA into a third world country just like Idiot shrimp Jr. did in his last 7 years.

John   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Poor Ole Joe is still upset that Democrats no longer support him. Didn't elect him as Vice President in 2000, and didn't re-elect him to the senate either. So poor Ole Joe is an Independent now, and kissing McCain's BUTT!!!

McCain has always been a Republican not happy with his own Party, and his party hasn't been happy with him either! The only reason he won the nominee positiion, is because there were so many other good Republicans that spit the vote, and it allowed McCain to sneak in.

Hillary has proven her bad character and her bad politics over the past year, and Democrats can no longer stand her or Bill!!!

McCain, Lieberman, and Hillary need to wake up!!! Democrats don't like any of your old butts, and neither do the Republicans!! The three of you are in Limbo between two partys that are both tired of you!!!!

M.S. Indiana   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Joe, wait and see all the disappointed supporters of the republicans...
You have not followed the news or seen the last elections for congress ?
Republican party is worse then dog food...

Just wait to we start campaigning against McCain, do he even have anything to bring ??? other then more war and more wars ??

Brian Knoxville, TN, wish you were right, but McCain is a part of the big problems USA is in now.. He have done nothing and will do nothing... He can't bring anything new to the table, he don't know how to fix problems and have no clue about the economy.... All he talks about is pork spending (Iraq war is pork) and war.... Giving rich people more money with tax breaks and letting the people pay for it, with no jobs nor education... He is also against women rights....

DJ in TX   June 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Brian from Knoxsville – and people call Obama supporters rude. If you want to vote for Senator McCain (despite you calling yourself a Democrat) who has voted on Republican agenda over 90% of the time, that's your right.

But please don't forget that Senator Obama also received over 18 million votes (and I question what math Senator Clinton is using). If you actually belive that Senator McCain is going to be moderate, your fooling yourself. I talk to Republican friends (yes – I call them friends) and they all – ALL – have heartaches at Senator McCain being their nominee.

He wants things done, but do you really believe it will get done? He'll have a Democratic Congress (potentially with both house having veto override) and be a "lame duck" president (no disrespect meant to Senator McCain, but it is a term that is being used).

His health care policy is not a policy that will bring prices down or get everyone covered. He economic policy is to just let the markets work it out. He's championed a market that allows our companies to take American jobs out of America and reward them with tax breaks. And he wants to continue the war (even though there are some reports that Iraq wants us to leave and Iraq is now friendly with Iran).

Please if you are Democrat and support those ideals, then change your affiliation to Republican. Because those ideals are NOT what Senator Clinton stands for. You would be doing a dis-service to her more than your would Senator Obama.

Hillary supporter   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Traitor Joe isn't going to play this Hillary supporter. We may be hurt right now but we're not stupid. Typical chauvenist male playing on the "emotions" of us women. I want to see Hillary get her health care plan passed and she can't do that with McBush in office.

Phillip   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

If there are really members of the Democratic party out there who would be willing to subject the U.S. and the world to a third Bush term out of spite, we don't want them. Vote for McCain in the general, and just stay in the Republican party. If you're that kind of person, you'll be happier there.

However, true Democrats, the time has come to take the White House back from the Bush-McCain style leadership that the U.S. has been under for 8 years. We cannot afford another 4 (or 8 ) years of Bush's policies. We have our nominee; like him or not, he is virtually the same as Clinton in terms of policy. Even Clinton herself is getting behind him. It's time for us to do the same; time to make the right choice.

joe   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

HOW DO WE SIGN UP?

I AM TIRED OF CNN JUST RUNNING ALL OF OBAMA SPEECHES

AND IGNORING HILLARY AND NOW MCCAIN..

IT SHOWS HOW BIAS CNN HAS BECOME...ONLY

SHARING HALF THE STORY AND NOT THE FULL STORY

CNN THE OBAMA NETWORK...

OBAMA BIAS JOURNALISTS

BERGER

CAFFERTY

ANDERSON

WOLF

AND OF COURSE

MARTIN AND BRAZILE...

THE LEFT SIDE OF FOX....REALLY DISAPPOINTED

Clyde   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Lieberman is NOT an Independant. I am sure the only reason he Caucas' with the Dems is to give inside information to the GOP in which he has shown FULL loyalty to .

Think about that for a minute…….Just THINK!

I would Ban him from any further talks as it has become apparent he belongs to McCain.

GCG - Austin, TX   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Brian Knoxville, TN, how can you still make claims that Sen. Obama delivers "empty slogans" after we have seen how he is taking control of the DNC and forcing it to stop accepting contributions from federal lobbyists and PACs??? That's a HUGE change (not to mention a pretty significant RISK as well), and directly in line with his campaign policies and practices for cleaning up Washington!

He *is* the nominee and as one of the very first acts, within 48 hours of crossing the finish line, he is living up to one of his campaign promises! That doesn't sound like someone that only delivers "empty slogans."

Dem Switching   June 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Where do I sgn up?

Penn State   June 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

All of you guys saying you are HILLARY people ,you guys are liers and you are really Republican voter please spear us your deceptive tatics because we not going to fall for all your BS. I gaurantee you 100% that OBAMA will win come NOV

the fool flock   June 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama sheep:

Get real...
No republican is blogging to WRITE HRC in in Nov.

No to Obama and No to McCain

We have a third option this time around. Intelligent, free-thinking believers in freedom and justice and fair elections and democracy will take that third option.

Adam   June 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

What?! Dirty politics?! By a dirty party?!

Peter   June 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I AM READY TO FORGIVE LIEBERMAN FOR HE ONLY WANTS TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY EVEN BY TRICKING HIS OWN PARTY. THE MORE PRESSING ISSUE HOWEVER, IS NOT TO HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO MERELY GIVES GOOD IN SPEECHES AND NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL. I AM A DEMOCRAT AND THIS TIME I WILL VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN.

Ne to Obama   June 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I wish him Luck.

Anyone but Obama.

But please consider joining the vast WRITE IN campaign for HRC.

Millions can make a difference.

Vote for the best one.

Lady liberty...not a nazi regime.

Mick   June 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

How's this for a truely bi-partisan ticket based on experience, accomplishment, and reality...

McCain / Clinton '08!

P, CA   June 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

To angry Obama supporters: Stop, you idiots!

THE REASON WHY THIS IS HAPPENING IS BECAUSE YOU WON'T STOP THE ATTACK AFTER THE ENEMY IS DEAD!!!

Look: Hillary is out now, so stop the attack, it's over. We're supposed to be trying to welcome them now, and the reason they won't come easily is because they feel a severe negativity from the Obama camp, be it from Obama himself (which I think they are imagining) or HIS SUPPORTERS.

I always thought the Republicans were the angry ones, with all the fire and brimsone evangelicals and the NRA gun-maniacs with the confederate flag in the back of their pickup.

But you are now making the Democratics seem like the irrational ones, and pretty soon, they'll think that McCain (Mr. Warmonger himself) is the rational one.

Obama has been extremely rational and brilliant in this season, and now you're all p***ing out his fire by being bullies.

I am a die-hard Obama supporter, but I want to welcome ANYONE I can into our camp. Blogs make it REALLY easy to hate because you don't have to pay a personal price for it (confrontation without the face-to-face), but it just makes you weaker.

HILLARY SUPPORTERS: We need you, we want you, but some of us bozos won't stop. I think Hillary ran a great race, and I'm proud of her. Obama is an excellent candidate, and he offers great hope, but some people got a little too fired up, and I'm apologizing for them right now.

I agree with what other people are saying: I think this "I have my hand out" by Lieberman is a completly political tactic. Please don't fall for it. CLINTON IS SUPPORTING OBAMA.

Don't forsake your old candidate just to hate the new one.

And again, Obama supporters: You're sounding more Republican than the Republican. Learn some self-control before we lose this thing.

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.

DOH!!!   June 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

and I wonder where he got THAT idea.......so Republican.....so UNoriginal..........

OBAMA 08

s   June 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The Clinton supporters who vote for McCain would be voting against their own best interest.

(I make enough money i didn't get a stimulus check) I vote for the candidates that would help the country even if it means i would pay more taxes. i don't care if McCain is voted in because I would have more of my own money.

Just remember one thing- voting for McCain is voting against your own interest.

Dem '08

GLAD TO SEE HISTORICAL MOMENT   June 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Senator Liableman pulling for McCain and still caucus with Democrats?

Are there no "recall" or "impeachment" provisions fro Congress people?

Liableman need to be recalled or impeached as a CT Senator.

MARC.D   June 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

IF THOSE CLINTON PEOPLE GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR McBUSH.THAT SHOWS THEY WERE NOT DEMOCRAT AND THEY DO NOT LIKE THIS COUNTRY CALL USA

NEVER OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

John McCain is a wonderful and honest man and I'll be very happy to vote for him. It's not the party now.....it's the man and John McCain IS THE BEST MAN for the job of President of the United States. And Mrs. McCain is the best and only choice for our new First Lady. She belongs in the White House.

therealslimshady   June 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama and his people are so much smarter then these republicians idiots. She just may end up as his VP after all.

the third option   June 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

It is not Obama or McCain.

For the first time in history, Americans have a viable third option that can win a WRIT In campaign.

I'm a lifelong DEM for Hill.

I WILL leave the democratic party over this travesty of justice I witnessed. This is not what i marched and protested for in the 60s and not what I worked for when I struggled for civil rights and women's rights.

This was an unfair fixed election by left wing radicals hell bend on destroying their strongest competitor.

Too late for unity now, the damage to the party has been done. That is the price of hatred.

Melissa   June 5th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

To these unhappy Hillary democrats, what exactly did you think was going to happen? I keep hearing that Barack Obama has stolen the presidency in the biggest show of injustice we've ever seen. How can you honestly believe that he stole the election from Hillary, who won less delegates (by 200) less states (by around 15) and, yes, less popular votes (if you are actually including the caucus votes).

What exactly did he do to bring on all this wrath? A more clear contrast I see right now, is Obama being very gracious to Hillary (See: his Tuesday night election speech), and Hillary being rather sour. These sorts of instances makes you guys come across as sore losers.

But seriously, I'm interested to know what specific injustice is so enraging everyone. I feel like Hillary has done serious damage by pretending that she was going to be the definite nominee for months after it was realistic (Terry McAuliffe said last weekend that Hillary would come out of the S.D. primary as the "nominee of the Democratic Party"), and for painting this picture of herself as heroic fighter against injustice – Barack Obama being pinned the faceless tyrant.

Anyway. Let the wound licking continue.....

Tangi   June 5th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Bring it On!!! He has a lot catching up to do. Many Democrats don't agree with Republicans...so if the Hillary supporters wishes to continue to pay for high gas prices and be on foodstams, then Vote for McBush/Lieberman.

And we will see thhem all at President Barack Obama's Inauguration.

YES WE DID!!! OBAMA 2008!

choose door #3   June 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I think this is the sign of the times.

The Democrats no longer reflect the mainstream, moderate, inclusive America.

They now only represent the new, angry Obama camp: read the vulgar, vile, filthy vicious anti-anybody but themselves posts of the Obama fans.

Lieb was right to leave this corrupt party.

This year, many lifelong Democrats will make the break with their party.

We need a THIRD option.

What about Hillary Clinton? An energetic, vigorous moderate Democrat who can unify this broken land?

JOIN US- all who hold liberty dear and freedom sacred- and write in HRC in Nov.

Don't sit at home in silent protest. Don't defect to McCain. Speak with your vote for the BEST candidate.

Nicole in NE   June 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

LOL – you are leaving and going republican because of the DNC's ruling on MI & FL?

You do realize that the RNC has those same rules right? What a joke!

For Those Dems Voting For McCain...   June 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

So? If people wnat to vote against their best interests over pettiness it's a free country. If they think that McCain is NOW the answer to their dreams because when said and done their preferred candidate lost fair and square by the same rules as the candidate that did win so be it.

One thing true Democrats cannot do and that is fall in-line with homegrown terrorism from within our own party. I hear McCain is still looking for a VP so since that is what you want for Hillary since she isn't going to get a presidential nod well here's your chance. Liberman is sucking up to you and falling in line with your beliefs and you've got McCain patting your candidate on the back applauding a job well done. I think they'll even make room for Bill when the time comes. So again, by all means do what you must just as those of us who are supporting Obama will continue to do the same and then we'll just see if the reign of terror of the last years will prevail or that of a better day that put hope before fear and people before all else.

Stevo PA   June 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Joe go sit down. You had your turn and lost. Why didn't you do the same for Gore when you was his running mate.

RECOVERING CLINTON SUPPORTER   June 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Wise Owl

Grow up. Your racisim is showing clearly.

applecrispbetty   June 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

What is the Democrate party, Wise Owl? Remove the Wise from your moniker.

Less, Austin Tx   June 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Uh..sure, "put country before political party".

Lieberman might want to teach McCain this line before McCain tries to do another. . .Gosh, what could you call it, because McCain's last attempt to read off the teleprompter was a disaster. Can't really call it a speech.

Lieberman also might want to try and convience McCain to sound a lot more believable. But like they say, it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

Independent   June 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I voted for Bush the last two elections but I will not be voting Republican again. McCain will just continue with the same Bush policies and I do not like the direction the country is going. I may not agree with everything that Obama wants to do but he represents the kind of change this country needs. No way for more of the same. Obama 2008!

Nicole in NE   June 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Great – you take Lieberman and we'll take Chuck Hagel – a Democrat that stands on his own two feet and doesn't always bend to the will of his party!

McCain is NOT a moderate – hesupports Bush's tax cuts for the welthiest of Americans and continues Bush's FAILED foreign policies. He sold himself to the right-wing pure and simple!

NORA, FLORIDA   June 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hmmm Obama leads in this department and everyone now wants to follow!!!! LOL. We now know that the DEMS rule

Sue   June 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Sounds good to me!!! Wonder if this has any thing to do with the incident at the Senate where Obama was trying to show the upper hand with Lieberman? I am game for just about anything because I am a Hillary supporter that will not fall in line with Obama.

Rachel   June 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

More power to ya Joe Obama supporters says that he doesn't need us any way, hope he's right.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   June 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Count me in Joe, as a devout African American democrat and Hillary supporter I will readily cast my vote for McCain.

Sylvia   June 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Remember that McCain is not a supporter of women's rights and he has demonstrated that, so you Clinton supporters, you better think twice about voting for McCain.

Clinton and supporters knew very well that this was a contest and not a guarantee that she would win. Get over it and start supporting Obama.

David D Kollie   June 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Joe is learning from Obama's Campaign. This is an indication that the change Obama is talking about has started working already. Joe said he and McCain are experienced. Surprisingly, they are learning and practicing the "bottom up" strategy Obama has been and still talking about all along during his primary campaign. It takes the inexperience to teach the experience. LOL

ray   June 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Old men...old ideas. J.L. is a has been.

The majority of Hillary's people won't vote for Obama because of his skin color. Maybe they should head for the ocean to find Atlantis adn leave us who simply want a new start for this country be.

Marilyn   June 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I am one of those new McCain Democrats. I can't imagine that any Republican will vote for Obama, and with a large portion of moderate Democrats leaving the party, how can John McCain lose?

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Just signed up at citizens.johnmccain.

Excellent idea.

Too bad Obama didn't think of something first. Maybe he could have given a rousing speech or something to try to fool us the way he did all the morons who confuse rhetoric with a record of accomplishments.

McCAIN DEMOCRAT '08

Mark Kahle   June 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Hey Lieberman, your about 16 months behind... Barack has had his grassroots campaign going since then...good luck with your political pandering too...

Its not working

Democrats 08'
Obama 08'!!

Anthony Ames   June 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Keep in mind that the Democratic party did Senator Lieberman considerable dirt a couple of years ago. I don't blame him for feeling a tad vengeful, but I'm afraid he'll be doing it without me.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

DEAR LORD, TALK ABOUT THE LOSERS CLUB.

HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS WILL NOT VOTE FOR ANOTHER

BUSH IF THEY HAD TO VOTE FOR THE LOCAL DOGCATCHER.

Proud American   June 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

May God have mercy on us all. Many of us have come a long way but its also obvious many have not. This is exactly the reason why America is in the shape that its in. No thought of any consequences. Shame... such a shame.
Obamas words ring truer now than ever... I have the Audicity of Hope.

KE   June 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The Democratic Party is "me, me, me." Party. The Come-me-first Party.
I think the party is hijacked.

Lieberman why don't you listen to us, Hillary why don't you get out, Hillary why don't you congratulate us? We have selected our king. The Democratic Party elitists have stolen the entitlement and therefore our Come-me-fisrt Party have dicided.

The Obama blogger loyalists don't want Hillary Clinton it's obvious.

People still can't stop talking about Hillary.

Let Sen. Obama and Michelle Obama speak.

Mark Kahle   June 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Hey Lieberman, your about 16 months behind... Barack has had his grassroots campaign going since then...good luck with your political pandering too...

Its not working

Democrats 08'
Obama 08'!

Tom   June 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

This guy should just join the Republican Party. Democrats sure don't need him. Campaigning for four more years of Bush/Cheney-style government–are you kidding me?

david5992   June 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

McCain must be promising Lieberman a Cabinet post or similar reward if he's elected, because he certainly will never have another leadership post in the Senate after this. Who knows if he'll turn his coat again.

Kathy   June 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I am no big fan of Liberman–being from CT myself,

However, Obama is ill qualified for the position of president. It has nothing to do with his race and all to do with experience.
Clinton would have made the stronger contender in Nov. however the stupid DNC refused to see this.
Probably will not vote for McCain- though I hold out that option over the next few months
Will not vote for Obama–has not earned my vote
Most likely will sit this one out
Obama supporters good luck to you- you are going to need it.
And to a large majority (not all) Obama supporters, you folks are vivil, arrogant and have shown no respect for Clinton supporters-for shame on most of you. If you are the crowd that is attracted to him-you can enjoy together his defeat in NOv.

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   June 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

This guy should change his name to Lie-blah-man!

There was an interesting post on a blog in another website which said that if there was one good thing that emerged of Gore not becoming POTUS in 2000, it was that we did not have to bear this guy as veep for eight years because if Gore were at the helm, Lieblahman would probably be vying for the Democratic nomination this year....the very thought makes me want to hurl....

Arkansas Undertaker   June 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

We really dont care, Joe! Because, if all those HRC supporters want to continue down the path of GEROGE W. BUSH, I want them to vote for McCain.

I really dont want to hear 1 word from them when gas prices reach $10.00 a gallon, Roe v.Wade is overturned, 3 million Americans loose their homes to foreclosure, no health care reform is ever inacted, the War claims 8 million U.S. Soildiers, and more and more American Jobs continue to relocated across the ocean to foreign countries.

Give me a break!!!!

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

LIEBERSTUPID OUGHT TO GET BACK TO HIS CORNER,

BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE TAKES IT. HE & MCBUSH

ARE BLOOD BROTHERS, TRUE TO NO ONE BUT THEIR

POCKETBOOK.

Joyce in Florida   June 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Lieberman, just go away. McCain will NOT get my vote EVER. Stop using your comments about Hillary Clinton to advantage the McCain camp. Not working here for me. NEVER WILL. My ears are closed to anything you have to say. End of story. HILLARY CLINTON ALL THE WAY TO DENVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Terry in New York   June 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

People like liberwhatever are exactly why Hillary lost , why McCain will loose. It's just one looser to another.

HTA, Chicago, IL   June 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I have often disagreed with the premise that the VP choice makes no difference. I point to Lieberman bringing down Gore in 2000. The Republicans can have Lieberman.

ObamaSupporter   June 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Lier Man is not capable of recruiting people.

Joe in NoVa   June 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Thanks, Hillary. Your demagogaury has helped the very party you claim to want to campaign against. Great way to get the VP spot!

Ginny CA   June 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Count this life-long Democrat in, Joe! (Isn't there a Democrats for McCain group forming somewhere?)

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

AND HE WILL ATTRACT THOSE ANTS, & THAT ONLY IF

HE IS USING SYRUP. HE IS EVEN A BIGGER FOOL

THAN THE IDIOT HE FOLLOWS AROUND LIKE A RETARD.

THE 99.9% OF CLINTON SUPPORTERS WOULD RATHER

GIVE UP THEIR TEETH THAN DEAL WITH ANOTHER 4 YEARS

OF WAR & POVERTY. WE HELD THE SUPPORT OF THE WAR

AGAINST HILLARY. AND SHE WAS ONE OF OUR OWN.

Mischelle from Illinois   June 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Women for McCain, Citizen's for McCain, ex-democrats for McCain....It doesn't really matter what you call it....McCain will have my vote now that the DNC elite have selected and not elected Obama, and thrown away 18 million voters who supported the BEST person for the job. B.O. stinks! Not a penny to the DNC and I have a giant sign in my yard already for McCain, he will lead our country out of Bush's mess. The DNC assumes that everyone who votes votes for the party because they are so indoctrinated to believe that they know and do what is best. But REALITY is that citizens really vote their gut and vote for someone they can trust. OBAMA is a Chicago corrupt politician as usual, he CONTINUES to have nothing to say except that he says nothing very well.....CNN, you might have made him the nominee, but you won't make him president no matterhow hard you try. C-U in Nov when John McCain the war hero wins the general election!

E. Banks   June 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Perhaps Clinton's "disaffected" women's supporters need to acquaint themselves with McCain's stance on reproductive rights. That might give them pause before backing McSame.

Marcus B.   June 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Whatever....McCain and the GOP don't stand a chance.....PERIOD. They are going to be forced to spend millions in states that have voted RED since the beginning of time. It's OVER...lol. I know the Republicans are pooping themselves!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama put Lieberman in his place yesterday:

While it was unclear what the two were discussing, the body language suggested that Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating.
Using forceful, but not angry, hand gestures, Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other in a few instances.

Still, Obama and Lieberman seemed to be trying to keep the back-and-forth congenial as they both patted each other on the back during and after the exchange.

Afterwards, Obama smiled and pointed up at reporters peering over the edge of the press gallery for a better glimpse of their interaction.
Obama loyalists were quick to express their frustration with Lieberman's decision and warned that if he continues to take a lead role in attacking Obama it could complicate his professional relationship with the Caucus.

ObamaSupporter   June 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This Lier man need to chil and get better thing to do. In 2000 we lost because of him he betrayed the democratic party for his own ambition. He will do the same the republicans if things did not go his was you can not trust this man.

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   June 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

All these new organizations and groups against Obama would be funny, if it were not so sad. But - it's politics, and I expect we're in for a long campaign of it.

Anybody with any sense who believes in true democratic principles will vote democrat in the fall regardless of how many people try to lure 'Hillary's' voters over to McCain. Those who vote for McCain would most likely have done so regardless of who the democrat candidate turned out to be.

Please - look through the spin and the headlines and think for yourself when your turn comes to vote in November.

JT, AZ   June 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

LOL; they'll ditch him the instant he pisses them off, too.

Agnostic Democrat   June 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Turncoat Lieberman, Grumpy McSham and their ilk are the exact reasons we are in the situation we are in. I hope the good people of Lieberman's district vote him out so he can officially change his party affiliation to Repug. And to think he almost became our VP. Save the world from all this flip-flopping McCain, McBush, McLieberman (A.K.A. McSham"s puppeteer) insanity!

tell the truth   June 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Will not work. McCain does not equal Hilliary at all. The only thing is he is white so if that your reason then vote for McCain. McCain is pro life Hilliary is pro choice. McCain equal war in Irag, Clintion wants to end the war. McCain is for Bush tax cuts that helped the top 1% of Americans Clintions is against that taxes cut. So do want you want but do stated it is because of issues that concerns you.

Rob - WA   June 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Wow – I hope hillary is so proud of her nice little coalition of traitors. Nothing like a bunch of crybabies who cannot see the ofrest for the trees. HA!

Wise Owl   June 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

This EX-Democrate is already signed up to go for McCain!!! The DNC needs to realize, millions have left the DNC building. Thank you Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi and Reid and your stupid committees, you are now a dictatorship not a democracy.

Alicia   June 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Liebermann and McCain, Flip Floppers!

**And alot of Republicans don't FEEEEELLLLLLLL the old coot McSame!

Jerry Lee   June 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

No one cares about Joe. Poor Joe.

The confederate sons of the south in the 21st century will stand firm and support Obama in November. Yeehaw! Go the distance brother!

Obama for President.

David   June 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

What is wrong with Joe? I know he is still angry about his last senate race where he lost as a democrat and came back as an Independent. Now he wanted revenge! He wants to do favour for his ol pal McSame.
Well, we have news for Joe, The harder he tried to destroy the democratic party, the stronger we get.

Anonymous   June 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Good idea for anyone but Lieberman to to. NO ONE LIKES OR RESPECTS HIM. I'm afraid he will hurt McCain and I certainly do NOT want that to happen. We've got to beat NOBAMA. I shudder to think what will happen to this great nation if we have to have NOBAMA and that sour puss wife of his in the White House.

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

WTF, Lieberman and Clinton praising each other!!??

Just makes you wonder if whether or non Hillary has always been a "Closet Republican".

Caryn, WDC   June 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I hope all of you fools are happy now.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

stinking poachers.....

Mish   June 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

they should give these two clowns... turn coat Lieberman and Lanny Davis two one way tickets to Outer Siberia!!!!!

Julie   June 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Good luck with that joe. The clinton dems will come to their senses and realize that continuing to vote democratic is in their best interests. There is no comparison to mccain and clinton – it's just spite talking – once reality kicks back in, their make the right decision. Oh, you may get old women – you know, your peer group – but I wouldn't count on many under 60.

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

All you HRC are being played. To bad you are too angry to see it. Good luck with McCain. All I know is that he is going to make our country worse and all the democrats are going to say I told you so..

This is desperate and immature...

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 5th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Count me in!

McCain will bring the Republicans out of the wilderness of a 14-year tyranny of Neo-Conservative nonsense and its misuse and abuse of power (Neo-Conservatism, 1994-2008 B.I.H.).

Obama will deliver the promise of pretty speeches and empty slogans for every American. For the next few months, he will make all those Democrats who are politically ignorant and who lack happiness in their own lives feel good about themselves. But the bag of tricks that Obama used to weasel his way off our party’s nomination won’t help him in the general election. How sad all those Democrats who fell for Obama will be when he loses the presidency in November…

The rest of us Democrats—the majority of Democrats—will have gotten past our anger at the Democratic Party’s incompetence in selecting a joke as our candidate and embrace the Renewed Moderate Republican Party.

The Republicans got lucky with their nominee.

The Democratic leaders and the mob that they have stirred up for their own interests got stupid.

The Democratic Party's leadership has totally failed us.

Witness the Rise of the McCain Democrats.

McCAIN FOR PRESIDENT '08
A moderate Republican and a qualified leader

Trish   June 5th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Uh oh. Why am I seeing McBush/Clinton ticket.

Or is Lieberman just really having a senior moment.

NSM   June 5th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Lieberman can take them – bunch of traitors.

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