September 2, 2008
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 12:25 PM ET

From
CNN

Watch Sen. Lieberman explain his support for Sen. McCain on American Morning Tuesday.

(CNN) – Joe Lieberman, Al Gore’s running mate on the 2000 Democratic ticket, is slated to address the Republican National Convention Tuesday night on behalf of presumptive GOP nominee John McCain.

“I feel very good to be here,” Lieberman told American Morning’s John Roberts as the two sat on the GOP convention floor Tuesday morning. “Obviously, crossing party lines to support John McCain because to state it simply, country matters more than party and I just feel so strongly that John McCain is best candidate for president for our country.”

Lieberman, now an independent senator, called Sen. Barack Obama “very gifted” and “very eloquent,” but said he thought that McCain “is ready to be commander in chief on Day One,” borrowing a phrase frequently used by Sen. Hillary Clinton against Obama during the Democratic primaries.

Lieberman, who has faced sharp criticism from many within the Democratic Party for his decision to back the Arizona senator’s presidential bid, also said Obama “from his whole record, hasn’t fought the special interest groups, hasn’t shown that he can work across party lines to get things done” the way that McCain has.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Joe Lieberman • John McCain • Republican National Convention


orna   September 2nd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

If country really mattered first, then McCain would not have chosen Sarah Palin and you would not be supporting them publically. Sen Lieberman, Sarah Palin supported Pat Buchanan for president. Read the anti defamation leagues four page resume on Pat and his anti semitic, anti Israel comments. I am sure CNN won't publish this, and I am not saying Palin is definitely anti semitic but surely she knew Buchanan's viewpointss A rabbi in Alaska sad she was supportive to the Jewish community there but be real, its Alaska....I don't buy it.
I am not sexist and I'll say she is not qualified to be VP for many many reasons, one of them being her extreme right wing viewpoints. I thought McCain didn't agree with those. hmmm, country first? Right!

Janine   September 2nd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

What does experience have to do with this election? We had experience in George Bush. Look where we are and we voted him as president – TWICE. You would've thought he got enough experience in his first term.

Andrew   September 2nd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Should it really be considered crossing party lines since he is registered as an Independent?

More political pandering and spin from the Great-grandpa "Old" Party.

Joshua   September 2nd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Except when he didn't win his party's nomination, he switched parties! I wish Lieberman would retire and go away.

id&eye   September 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

You're another Old Man.
Since when does the Republican Party put country before politics.
How often did John McCain support the displaced from the disaster of Katrina? This was just a convenient hurricane to use as a political ploy and get the attention off his choice of V.P. "PAIN" ooops I forgot the "L" and the fact that Bush/Cheney didn't want to go to McCain's convention.

pat de pat   September 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I hope joe will change his affiliation to keep his job now that the VP position has gone away

nora cc tx   September 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Liarman who cares what he has to say or what he thinks, that old fool!!!

Midwestern Woman   September 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Lieberman says that McCain is ready to be Commander in Chief on Day One. I have no doubt that both candidates are ready to lead. The question is: what kind of Commander in Chief will McCain be? We should all worry about a Commander in Chief who would continue Bush's policies including policies of human rights abuse and use of the water-boarding form of torture. Being experienced and competent can be a big problem if what you are doing is morally wrong.

anyonmous   September 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

hey what about obama he is qulified to be president on day one

Peter (CA)   September 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

You're right Joe!
It IS about country before party.
This country is in the toilet thanks to 8 years of Republican rule. Sen. McCain promises more of the rest including financing an expensive war with tax cuts for the wealthy.

Time to take the country back, Joe.......Obama/Biden 08

Karen   September 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

What Joe is forgetting is his promises to the people that voted for him. I will stand with the democrats if you vote for me. Lies, Lies and more Lies is all the Conn. has gotten from Mr. Lieberman. Is that what he supports?

John from CT   September 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Country does matter before party. Didn't you hear Mrs. McCain state that last night - take off our republican hats and put on our American hats. The only problem is the American hats should always be on, never taken off my friend.
It's funny how Joe says that after the 2000 election the party changed. Well he ran for president (democratic nominee) in 2004. He was challenged and lost to democrat Ned Lamont in a primary (2006). But then Joe ran as an independent (he will tell you as a democrat) and won his seat back. How or why this state voted him in is mind boggling.
But how about this: then republican party even backed him that year instead of their nominee Schlesinger.

redleg   September 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Of course it does, just look at his military record.

emmanuel obire   September 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

A JOKER NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. HE IS A BAGGAGE NOT WORTH CARRYING AROUND BY ANY PARTY. GOOD RIDDANCE FROM DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

hdulak   September 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is not a traitor to the democrat party. Connecticut was a traitor to him. Not to long ago he was on the ticket for VP.What happen to the support from Chris Dodd, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy–they dumped him. He has voted in the senate with the progressiveness of the democrats in 99% of his votes. His only stance that people consider him a traitor is because he is a supporter of the war. Please, he is a quality senator. Wish we had more like him on both sides of the aisle

Cleavette   September 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I am sik and tired of hearing that McCain is ready to be president on day one.The only people qualified to be president on day one are: Jimmy Carter, Georger Bush(41) Bill Clinton, Al Gore (who was president for a night) and of course W Bush has 8 years of being in office.

Jake   September 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

What is meant by Country first? There would not BE a country if not
for the PEOPLE(democracy).

Unknown   September 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WERE NOT ELECTED.....

Greg FL.   September 2nd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Joe think and say what you want. But come the next session. Your world is going to change. I look forward to seeing what committees you will be chairing.

Mary, Dallas, Texas   September 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Country didn't matter in this decision.

Dotson, IL   September 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This election in John McCain mind is not about country, but McCain revenge on Vietnam. Wake up America.

Felice Judkins   September 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is truly a sad joke. Joe is a disgrace because he latched onto the Iraq warmongering and he can't admit that he was wrong in backing a failed policy. This is all about his silly ego. He was horrible as Gore's running mate so let the Repugnants have him! Besdies, he reminds me of the actor on the old TV show, " My Favorite Martian".

Tony   September 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I can't believe I'm saying this about a liberal, but Lieberman's words would've made George Washington proud. He was against political parties entirely (or has he called them, factions) because they diverted focus away from the real issues. Country should always come first, and Lieberman's actually one of the few politicians who has been the target of criticism for putting his own beliefs ahead of his party's partisan views.

oops i did it   September 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

oh BS...McCain was not even ready to make a good VP selection what makes anyone think McCain is ready to lead our country? Lie berman?well thats rich...without him whispering in John's ear where would John be now?

j.r.   September 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Joe Lieberman was abandoned in an extremely shabby fashion by the Democratic party establishment following his V.P. run. Why is everybody so shocked that he wouldn't be a party loyalist now?

janet in georgia   September 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

if mccain wanted to put country before party he would never have named Palin. think people, what the rest of the world would say if mccain went down and we had her for president....she ain't hillary by a long shot.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   September 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

We all believed "country matters" until John McCain picked Palin as if country doesn't matter to him any more. What does matter to McCain is what I really would like to know?

Mr. Spock   September 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

So long Republican Party...........................

sensible Cape Coral FL   September 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

If by any chance McCain is elected (God help us) when he takes the oath of office I hope they insert the word OBEY as well as the words ..."preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States of America."

Ron democrat turned independent   September 2nd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

McCain is obviously not running for the money he has more then he needs for the rest of his life there are not many ulterior motives that you can come up with other than he wants to help the country.

Shawn   September 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

LIE-berman should eat those words for breakfast lunch & dinner,so he might understand really mean.him having put friendship before country.

John, FL   September 2nd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I agree with Joe.. but McCain is a bad choice for this country that I love.. this country that needs improvement.

Latinos for Obama/Biden   September 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

He must have left his REPUBLICAN HAT at home!

arlene CA   September 2nd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Traitor Joe: Country first? I don't think so. Picking Palin is appeasement for the Evangelicals. That is puting politics first. McCain has wrong judgment. POW experience does not qualify you to be Pres, General Clark said that.& I agree with him. No McCain, No Way, No How.

Shari, NY   September 2nd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I cannot believe that people are still saying the following: "Obama does not have the experience or qualifications to be commander in chief". It is time to put that adjective to rest for obvious reasons.

Roland   September 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Warmonger.

Xango 08 & 12   September 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Joe is a clown
he belongs in the circus..

he is a joke
he should go make his own country up

shirley "60"   September 2nd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

JOE FITS RIGHT IN WITH THOSE OTHER JOKEY BOYS BUSH AND MCCAIN. HE IS ONE DEMOCRAT THAT WE WANT MISS AT ALL.

Rich in Seattle   September 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

If that was the case Lieberman, why has the past eight years for this country been so hard on everyone? If you want what is best for the country, shouldn't you want to change the course?

Paul Dobro   September 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Country matters more then party? So, having an individual a heartbeat away from being president who is so un-preprared for the task is a great idea? A BS in Journalism makes you prepared for this job? That is putting your country first??????

Jerry   September 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Who care what Lieberman say he is a sneaky politician he not a Independent he really is a republican I hope his district vote him out.

OBama/Biden 08

Topsed   September 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

If you put America first, you will ignore your personal prejudices and vote for the right candidate for the job.
McCain and Lieberman have nothing in common except the war in Iraq and the fact that both are puppets who have wandered astray over the last few years.
Palin cannot even take care of her own family. At 72, this cannot be your choice for VP unless you put your ambition first.

Tony   September 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

It is important for the voters in Connecticut to remember that Joe Lieberman supported the McCain-Palin ticket that strongly stands for:
1.Teaching creationism in schools.
2. Abstinence-only sex education.
3. All abortions illegal, no exceptions.
4. All embryonic stem cell research illegal.
5. Oil drilling in the Atlantic, maybe off the New England coast.
6. Prolonged war in Iraq (until completely stable).
These are major features of the Republican platform. I may be wrong, but I don't think these policies represent the majority of people in Connecticut.

Rudy NYC   September 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is a veteran US Senator.

How much legislation has Joe created on behalf of Israel?
How much legislation has Joe created on behalf of America?

anette johnson   September 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

How about this? Most leaders of the Muslim world send their kids to the Ivy Leagues and Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Economics etc. because they want their kids to come home and be smart about running their countries.
Palin probably doesn't know the names of most of those countries let alone have a sophisticated educational background in her own country. At least Obama has traveled cross culturally and understands from the ground up what sort of people the US has to work with overseas.
You in the media ding his foreign service lack of experience when it is precisely his personal understanding of the foreign countries we deal with which makes him so appealing to so many of us americans who came here from other countries and see the ignorance of George Bush and people like Palin as enormously dangerous for world peace.
Lieberman should be ashamed to simply taking the military line in the middle east. Is America going to become a nation run by military juntas?? How terrifying. Anette

EvangeliDem   September 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Thankfully, as a proud democrat, I don't have to choose between the two. The democratic party stands for the American ideals of justice and equality, as well as the moral values of environmental stewardship and taking care of our most vulnerable citizens.
For me, supporting Obama is the best expression of my patriotism.

Tony   September 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Sad, bitter, angry, jealous TRAITOR!

Register as a Republican, which is what you have been all along.

Typical two-faced republcan! Good riddens.

John   September 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

What a snake. Connecticut...take notice and vote this guy out.

Tony   September 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Hill Supporter: You give credibility to "part-time" Democrats who can't think for themselves.

Why not just switch parties adn be done with it. You're no longer welcome in teh Democratic party....and besides you're a bitter, angry LOSER!

big ed   September 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

first Israeli then The United States ..joe the Zionists

Tony Z-MD   September 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I have never really heard him say why- McCain is a better candidate. Than again he was a disaster for Gore.

Bulldog   September 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Joe Lieberman puts Israel's needs first above the United States. He wants to destroy any country that doesn't like Israel and that is why he loves John McCain.

Unity   September 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Hey Hillary fanatics- just remember that Lieberman decided to endorse McCain long before Obama won the nomination-

He would have supported McCain even if Hillary was the nominee.

Steve - Wyoming   September 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Sore Loserman.

Republican for Obama   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Oh Joe.....you were a Lame Duck when you ran with Gore and you are a Lame Duck now.....

Callie   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

The GOP is becoming the comedy party. Look at the clowns they have flocking around them: Bush (the town idiot), Cheney (the bald Darth Vader), McCain (the simpleton), Palin (the woman whose got skeletons not only in her closet, but all over her living room and spilling out onto the lawn); and Leiberman (the true soul of the party). These idiots give Repubs everywhere just about an ironclad reason to avoid going to the polls in November.

ObamaAllTheWay   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Please CNN do not give attention to this idiot, thie idiot will say and do anything to get to spotlight I hate this guy just like his name he is a lier.

Republican for Obama   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Oh Joe.....you were a Lame Duck when you ran with Gore and you are a Lame Duck now.....

Moderate Republican Supporting Obama   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Why did the people in Liebermann's state re-elect him?!!! I bet most of them are regretting it now. Liebermann is a sell-out, plain and simple. He, just like McCain, has been a full supporter of Bush's horribly failed policies.

Open Your 3rd Eye   September 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is an idiot.

Americans for Obama '08

Daki   September 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Lieberman is trying to justify his decision to be a traitor.

Rob Johnson   September 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

McCain may be ready to be Commander In Chief, but is he ready to be President? The POTUS has many duties, and in a perfect world, managing the military should be a very minor one.

This isn't Pakistan, or some banana republic in South America. In the USA, the military is supposed to be under civilian control, not the other way around. McCain is a product of military culture, and while some may see that as a plus, it's a big minus to me.

I don't know about you, but after 8 years of George Bush, I'm ready for a President who doesn't have military action as his first priority.

Linda from Prescott AZ   September 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I think that Senator Lieberman had high hopes of running for VP again, but alas they were dashed. I also think that when the election is over and the dems get real majority that it's time for them to take away chair position that he may have.
Let him live the life of rpublicans.

Terry from GA   September 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Lieberman uses the same old, tired talking points. he should "man up" and switch to the republican party instead of claiming that he's an "independent democrat'.

Jessica in IL   September 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

He should stop calling himself "an independent" and just go with "a republican."

PA for Obama   September 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I put God before country. And we will need His help more than ever if the Republicans get another 4 years to destroy this country.

Derrick - Texas   September 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Did you hear that? There's a voice coming from under the straight talk express... Oh, nevermind- that's just Joe Lieberman.

Obama = Max Headroom   September 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Outstanding! Someone has the guts to say it. Just because you are a democrat, doesn't mean we have to fall in lockstep when the party annoints an inferior candidate.

Bravo, Sen. Lieberman!

blaising   September 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Right...country matters more than party...only during a hurricane. The rest of the time it's party first!!

Latino 4 Obama   September 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Lieberman Progressive? Many times. This time the state of Israel comes first for him though. Even before the country where he lives, America. And before his political ideology.

anyonmous   September 2nd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

i am getting sick and tired and annoying by the republican and democrat convection they are so annoying when is it going to be nov 4

Rave   September 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

McCain does not know how many homes he owns
McCain does voted > 90% of the time in favor of Bush's policies
McCain wants to wage more wars and continue in Iraq, when nobody wants us there anymore
McCain tells cock and bull stories about Vietnam
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Sarah Palin mis-used her powers as Governer
Sarah Palin preaches to people as conservative and her daughter gets pregnent at 17..maybe her preachings didn't work for her own family...will it work for the country??
-–
Bogus, B.S, Hipocracy Crap... You want to go for it ??... I am NOT

J.B. Il   September 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

You have been in office for yearsssss, and the country has gone to hell in a handbasket, if I had my way you'd all be sent packing and we would get to start all over. The people there will be held accountable to the voters, that goes for Both of your parties Joe!

Guy   September 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

He does have the freedom to speak anywhere but we don't have to hear what he has to say. It's hard for me to stay waake when he speak anyhow.

CM   September 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Lieberman, you were in it for the potential VP nod. Now you're stuck.

The McCain you're talking about got shellacked in 2000 and doesn't exist anymore.

Hill 4 McCain   September 2nd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I agree with Joe Leiberman. I'm a hillary supporter voting for mccain.

Obama does not have the experience or qualifications to be commander in chief.

Uncle Sam   September 2nd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is a patriot.

Americans for McCain '08

An Independent Hillary   September 2nd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I agree with Lieberman. Country MUST matter more than ANY politcal parrty.

S. Boatman   September 2nd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Climb Aboard The Sinking Republican Ship Joe. . . The True Democrats Are Not Giving You A Life Raft This Time!

Bill C   September 2nd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Let's see!
The GOP has 3 speakers tonight.
George Bush, the worst president in American history.
Joe Lieberman, the biggest trader in American history and
Fred Thompson, the worst actor in American history.
Three old white men...losers.
That's the best that the Republicans have to offer?
Go Obama

Sean   September 2nd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Yes! and by country he means "state of Israel"!! not "United States of America"!!!!

Newt G.   September 2nd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Joe, YOUR country is Israel... Go home Joe!

Donald in Orange County   September 2nd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

DO politicians think all american people are so dumb that they can say anything an we believe it. Well at less half of us dont anyway .

The other half should seek medical help, but that who the REP party goes after. See they convinced Lieberman some one the DEM didnt want.

Joseph, Los Angeles   September 2nd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Country First; really? The republicans are 8 years to late. They have never put this country before their own selfish agenda's.

Sofia   September 2nd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

This comes from a guy who couldn't face the fact that someone beat him at becoming the democratic nominee for CT senator and ran as an independant. Our state can't stand him. People voted for him for his democratic ties not for him to cross over and support a man who voted 95% for Bush's policies. Country first? State first? More like Joe Lieberman first.

Connecticut for OBAMA/BIDEN

gm   September 2nd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

YES JOE, YOU SUPPORT MC SANE AND HE CHOSE THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON TO BE HIS RUNNING MATE. HAVEN'T HEARD MUCH FROM YOU SINCE YOU WERE NOT CHOSEN.
HA! HA! HA!

Denise Seymour   September 2nd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

WOW talk about being idiots! Speak of no truth? They made an add about Hillary saying one thing and now supporting Obama? How about Lieburman, hey funny "lie" is in his name. They poke fun of her, yet its okay to embrace Lieburman who formerly ran for V.P. in the democratic party? How much of a hypocritical decision is that? Oh but its like my fellow demo bloggers have said, its okay for the republican parties to be hypocritical but its not okay for the dems to have a change of mind? Obama and BIden have the education and the experience combined and McCain and Palin, have the edcuation and experience to join the cub scouts and the little league and help them all out.

Corey Gabriel   September 2nd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Joe's just mad that he lost his Senate Democratic primary race in 2006 and the dems thereafter didn't support his run as an independent. Joe was re-elected by Republicans, so he owes them. Joe is for sale and always has been.

The Oracle   September 2nd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I think Joe just thinks that the dems turned teir backs on him. Its a shame yhey'll vote him out in 2012......

mike   September 2nd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Lieberman is referring to Israel in this case.
What a loser.

Mike   September 2nd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Lieberman would support Mickey Mouse for President if he planned to attack Iran like McBush does.

Wilson, Seattle   September 2nd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Country matters more. And that country is Israel. There's no other way to explain his extremely hawkish middle east policies.

Rob   September 2nd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Uh huh. But if the very very very elderly McBush dies. Is Paleny ready to be commander in Chief on day two? NOT !

Van in Dallas   September 2nd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Thats why Mccain chose a VP who supported Alaska to seperate to form a nation!!

Bad judgement! Reckless – not a 'maverick'!!

Mike   September 2nd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

He's probably talking about the country of Israel comes first, not the USA!!

ez   September 2nd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

How do you put your country first when you pick Sarah Palin as your VP? This is reckless.

Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   September 2nd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

There are no words that adequately describe Joe Lieberman''s charcater, but let's start with snake, insect, he is not respected by either party. He betrayed the trust of his constituents, Is his middle name Judas?

longhairs for obama   September 2nd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

yeah. and the country of israel is your only concern, 'lie'-berman.

RFO   September 2nd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

What a crock! Country first?? Compare Bush/Chaney with McCain/Palin and I choose Bush/Chaney anytime.

This Republican is for Obama in 2008.

Saad from NJ   September 2nd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is one thing but what boggles my mind is the people from his state who continue to elect this guy. I mean, what is wrong with those people.

Preston   September 2nd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Is it Nov 4 yet?

Tainopower   September 2nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

well at least McCain and Biden agree; obama not ready to lead, McCain is.

Vegas   September 2nd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

One of the few democrats with any dignity...

You Go Joe

Cheryl   September 2nd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Leiberman is an opportunist.

hispsp8   September 2nd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I wouldn't vote for him for dog catcher...he's right there with bill richardson...me me me and how can this work for me

Helene   September 2nd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Everybody knows that as far as country is concerned there is one and only one for Lieberman. Israel.

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   September 2nd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I vote Country before Party in every general election. And that's why I'm supporting Obama. John McCain will be a disaster for this Country.

Franky   September 2nd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Seeing Joe Lieberman in that convention is like seing a Lion surrounded by Hyenas around(is that how you spell it? LOL)...

Joe Regis   September 2nd, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I bet you dollar to doughnut Lieberman will leave the repubs before the cock crow.

Nikki, Florida   September 2nd, 2008 2:51 pm ET

He only says that because he's a traitor...both to his party AND his country.

Unshrub   September 2nd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Country matters more than politics for Lieberman only if it supports his idea of politics.

Jay in NY   September 2nd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Country does matter more than party and that is why I am voting for the smarter leader. Obama knows better than to shoot first and ask questions later. McCain and Lieberman like to wave their guns and talk smack. That might work against some countries but definitely not good tactics with Russia or China.
Ronald Reagan defeated Russia without sending one single troop or launching one single missle. Obama is more Reagan-like than McCain is and thus he will get my vote.

Obama/Biden in 08!

Bob Indianapolis, IN   September 2nd, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Yo, AIPAC JOE! Tell that to MS. ALASKA FIRST!

TESAP:SAVANNAH, GA   September 2nd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

WHOAAAAAAAA..... HE BETTER HURRY UP AND TELL MCCAIN THAT..... WITH HIS VP PICK..... HE CHOOSES..... PARTY/ELECTION.......... :)

Phil, Ashburn, VA   September 2nd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Lieberman is a slime ball. I will switch parties if I can't win. Now he is riding McShame's coatatil to get something out of it. Run again and you will lose.

s   September 2nd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

It's unfortunate his best friend- john mccain, doesn't feel the same way!

oh well...

Vote Obama/Biden '08

PUMA moving on...   September 2nd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I do have to say it is nice to see someone stand up to Pelosi. She thinks the whole party should fall in line behind her. I have no respect for that woman.

Now I'm voting for Obama because I care about this country, not because I like him. I still have doubts about his ability to be Commander in Chief though he won't be alone.

Roland, Atlanta   September 2nd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

And apparently you matter more than your constituents, isn't that right Joe? They voted for you because they believed you could deliver for them, but you've just been another lackey for McBush & Co

Barbara   September 2nd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Joe Who? yawn

AVERAGE JOE   September 2nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Mccain ALWAYS put his country first,
choosing Palin DEFINATELY proves that.

Lawrence for barack   September 2nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

wat a joke!! Lieberman lol who is that?

Ben   September 2nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Lieberman...is a political failure!

K. A   September 2nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is searching for an ID. He could not debate as a stateman to help elect Al Gore, and has no real idea about where the world is heading. He is just a sour and a hypocrit independant. Everyone is putting country 1st, that is why you do not walk on your own country constitution and destroy another country who never attack the USA in any way. S

Gary of El Centro, Ca   September 2nd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

John McCain really put "country first" with that VP pick, huh Joe? The buzz is that he really wanted you on the ticket with him, but didn't have the courage to go through with it. Some "leader", huh Joe? Say good bye to your political career Joe, what little is left of it.

Abby from Florida   September 2nd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hey Joe, tick tock tick tock.....days counting until the Dems throw ya out!!!

Thompson   September 2nd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

You want belong to a party once this is over....YOU are history buddy.

Caryn   September 2nd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is an idiot. As someone who lives in CT, I can tell you that he has not done a single, solitary thing for this state in YEARS! He lost the Democratic Primary so he switched to an Independent. He won by getting the Republican vote as the Republicans purposefully put up a candidate that hadn't a snow balls chance. JL has consistently voted AGAINST everything that could help this state.

Every time I see this man taking up valuable TV time, my stomach turns.

Let McCain and the RNC have him. Joe's constant chatter about working across party lines is nothing but just that ... a line.

surelyyoujest   September 2nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Lieberman = isn't a Democrat. He can't decide what he is.

Chris from NY   September 2nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Look who's talking. Which country is he talking about? We all love our country as Obama said last week. Patriotism doesn't have a party. You can talk about how much you love this country but not the people that live in it. And someone else may actually do both. Love the country and the people in it. The Republicans like to think patriotism is only for them. I am glad Obama told them last weeek that that's not the case. We the Democrats love this country too. We do not have to defend our patriotism to anyone.

LS   September 2nd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Ha! Since when?

Gosh, how can people not see through the Republican's whole meaning of existence. And their meanings are definately not for the means of this country, more like for themselves first and only.

whatever Lieberman . . .

Open Your 3rd Eye   September 2nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

This guy doesn't matter AT ALL.

jim Marler   September 2nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

John McCain is too old to be President. I can say that confidently. I am his age an in excellent health. Play tennis 4 times a week, have advance degree, computer literate, read constantly but I or one else at 72 years should be in that position. McCain sometime appears "to be out to luch" when asked a question. The same was with President Regan. Face it when you get into your high 60's you began to slip and certainly into your 70's you are not as sharp.

Obama-Junkie, IL   September 2nd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I am feeling better and better every time Lieberman takes center stage for the Republicans. Lieberman is a bad luck "charm" that lost Gore the election in 2000 and cause McCain to lose the election in 2008.

Will Lieberman be applauded or booed at the GOP Convention?

Laughable   September 2nd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Laughable, simple laughable!! How could you love McCain so much Liberman he said he picked the best for his VP. Why isn't that you?

Peter Johnson-Johnson in CT   September 2nd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What a putz. I want my vote back, Joe!

Tony   September 2nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

..............and Lieberman thinks he matters more than country. Typical republican affliction.

steve   September 2nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is pathetic. He has abandoned everything he believes in to pander to McCain. Hopefully his constituents will defeat any future re-election bids.

real change   September 2nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

As someone from CT I have followed Joe Lieberman for a long time, including his switch from democrat to Independent supporting Dems to basically a republican. He has lost all my respect and probably wont win again. He has completely changed the message that got him elected(he should be representing the people who voted for him).....he ran as a democrat, lost, then ran in the general elect as a independent, harping on how close he was to the democrats except a few small issues.....this man has changed what he stands for in the middle of his term and as a citizen of CT i am outraged, you will never receive a vote from this one time supporter, have fun in retirement..

SUE IN CT   September 2nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Mr. Lieberman, you are despicable. I voted for Ned Lamont in the Aug 2006 primary and I am more than sorry you defeated him running as an independent. You should be ashamed of yourself standing up at the Republican convention backing John McCain and Sarah Palin in the biggest election farce yet. Have you really lost all your marbles? I hope you get what's coming to you.

John in DC   September 2nd, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Do we want alliances in congress based on friendships and cliques or policy positions?

I'm not sure of the answer, but just thought to pose the question in light of Lieberman support of his "friend"

Esmeralda   September 2nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

For once (actually I use to think I agreed with Lieberman a lot!)I agree with the Senator. Country first!

Too bad McCain shipped out of this one to (like he has on climate change being human induced y electing a VP who believes the opposite).

In selecting Palin for VP McCain clearly put his personal interest of getting the vote above country.......

Ian Minneapolis, MN   September 2nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

He has an opinion I guess, but I don't like his taste in politicians...never have either.

Mark and Lucia Miller   September 2nd, 2008 2:29 pm ET

GOD IS PRO-CHOICE

The faith of the Religious Right is futile: easily poured out, hence untrustworthy, worthless, useless, ineffectual, vain. If GOD, who is GOD, can give us the CHOICE to learn from our mistakes, who are these religious self-appointed gods(?); these self-righteous people to think they can legislate "No Choice" under the guise "Pro-Life" and then think that GOD is smiling down on them? If GOD gave Adam and Eve a choice between the "Tree of Life" and the "Tree of Good and Evil", and HE is the same yesterday, today and forever, then what does that mean for us today? The real GOD has a backup plan called SALVATION and isn't stressing over it, and doesn't need "Mc Minion's" and "Hockey Puck Palin's" help executing it. And did anyone catch the latest "Freudian Slip" when Palin said, "I GOD Bless America" at the end of her acceptance speech. She and Mc Minion should REPENT for all of the above. and "Get on The Love Train(!)...

The next stop that we make will be England, tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too... 'Cause if you miss it, I feel SORRY, SORRY for you. Well, People all over the world (Sisters and brothers) Join hands (join, come on)"

Former Registered Republican Alternate Delegates
M. and L. Miller

JASON   September 2nd, 2008 2:28 pm ET

ooooooooooo i feel sorry for you Loserman you didnt get you VP pick from Mccain now you want some soft talk. You are two faced creature. Democrats wont take you back anymore so whats the next party your runing to?

Candy West Virginia   September 2nd, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Lieberman, I take what you say with about a grain of salt, maybe a little less. But if mccain is ready to be commander in chief then why has he screwed up so royally as a presumptive nominee? What happened to the gas tax holiday? Why did mccain vote against his own immigration bill? What does he stand for besides drill, surge and pow. And speaking of pow, why did he vote against the GI bill guarenteeing them better care and benefits? Oh, and he had all this time to vet VP candidates, why didn't he use it wisely. And one last thing Joe, if its about country first then why authorize an illegal war that has killed thousands of our troops and bankrupted our economy based on nothing but lies?

Crush Rush   September 2nd, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Whos country Joe,yours or ours?

Cynthia   September 2nd, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Tell him next time run Republican because we now know where he stands.

H Jay   September 2nd, 2008 2:27 pm ET

What a crock of bull he switched parties for political gain. The Connecuit dems were sick of him.

glenn   September 2nd, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Yeah Joe which country, Israel? everybody knows who you answer to. Can you say AIPAC?

Former republican white man from california for Obama   September 2nd, 2008 2:26 pm ET

This man is a snake that will slim his way towards what ever path he thinks will give him power the only reason he was supporting Mc Cain was to be his VP and now that he is not going to get that he will disappear from the trail. Say and do anything to be president.

kay   September 2nd, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Say that to those who are not wise enough to understand the reason to Palin choice.

Lieberman, Palin was choosen to satisfy the right wing of the republican party that is NOT PUTTING COUNTRY FIRST.

You guys think we are fools?

Mike from CA.   September 2nd, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Lieberman keeps spreading the same republican lies.

gary   September 2nd, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Lieberman is a irrelavent old fool who is ending his career on a low note

NotFallingInLine.org   September 2nd, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Hey Joe, which country?

John McCain has now proven that for him, "John McCain comes first!"

NotFallingInLine.org   September 2nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Hey Joe which coutry?

John McCain has now proven that for him, "John McCain comes first!"

crystal mitchell   September 2nd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Lieberman Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cut the mess, this is crazy and you know it. So talk to your friend and tell him it's not to late to change his decision and pick Nick Rommey. Let SARAH OFF THE HOOK. tHIS CAN GET REAL UGLY.

Diane Dagenais Turbide   September 2nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hello,

borrowing a phrase simply means they have no new ideas! It is an old party declining and I guess it is naturally expected for him to move to an older party..but some older politicians have the energy it takes to change this country around and face real issues! That is why many of them stuck with the democratic party...they are not running away from the 21st century challenges!

Hillary Supporter   September 2nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

How lame. Country first? What country would that be John?

Becky   September 2nd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Country before party? What is Palin's view on "country first", if she wanted to have the state of Alaska separate from the rest of the U.S.?

go away mongers- Ventura ca   September 2nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

If he really believes it's Country before party- he wouldn't be speaking at the convention of the party that has sent us reeling backwards the last 8 years.
He needs to register as one of them- then go out to pasture with the rest of them!

Kevin   September 2nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

If McCain truly cared about his country before securing his party's power he wouldn't have made such and outrageously irresponsible choice of vP running mate.

Buck12   September 2nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Lieberman = one of few democrats with common sense

Truth Hurts   September 2nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Senior moments we know Obama has worked across party line what is this jerk talking about.

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