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IT ISN'T BECAUSE HE "SWITCHED SIDES" IT'S BECAUSE HE LIED, LIED, AND LIED SOME MORE.

Senator Lieberman is doing what is right for the country, country first party affiliatian last.

Democrat voting for McCain in November. Yes we can!

WHEN IS LIEBERMAN'S TIME UP IN THE SENATE?? SURELY HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED AGAIN, RIGHT CONN?

I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE FIRST DEBATE ON 9/26. MCSAME WILL NOT HAVE TELEPROMPTERS OR THIS TALKING HEAD WHISPERING CORRECTIONS IN HIS EAR!! BETTER FRISK MCWAR DOWN PRIOR TO THE DEBATE TO MAKE SURE HE'S NOT WIRED.

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

I am so excited about this ticket, I truly dont believe the last time I felt so energized by an election. I am a Democrat, female, 44 years old. I am pro-choice but respect people's pro-life stance. I even find myself being more toward pro-life just becuase I am a proud mother and just recently a proud grandmother. I like Sara Palin, she has more experience in Public office at city councel level, mayor level and Governership of the Oil rich state of Alaska. She has more experience then any of the running candidates. I like the fact that she is a reformer and fights corruptive government. She is also well verced in the oil industry, they know not to mess with her! I am voting for the Maverick who selected this great VP.
1. Go John McCain, we love you!

Thanks you Lieberman – for believing in your convictions and risking your political future. I have no doubt that the the DNC will hang you out to dry – I saw what they did to Hilary. I found CNN's coverage laughable last night – they just couldn't understand how Lieberman could support McCain when he disagrees with him on EVERY ISSUE (emphasis CNNs) HELLO people – abortion and other social policy is not EVERY issue. I believe the federal governments first and foremost responsibility is defense and over all economic policy. Last night Joe Lieberman clearly saw that Obama's socialist economic theories and if I chat with any foreign leader they'll stop being evil and love America foreign policy is wrong for America. I am pro-choice and small government. I HATE that I have no political party to call my own. I supported Hilary as a pro-choice, fiscal moderate (she may not be as conservative as me, but I do remember which president had the last balanced budget)

What is the hesitance around booting a 'Republican' from the Democratic caucus? He claims to be an Independent; but we all know the old saying. If you look like a duck, you walk like a duck and you quack like a duck, you must be a duck. Joe Lieberman is obviously a Republican.

Lieberman should be ashamed of himself. The Democratic caucus should pull his chairmanship without waiting for the end of the elections. It's going to happen anyway – why wait another couple of months to do it. He should have not been given his position on the first place because as it tuned out, he turned against from the party when he ran as an independent against the Democratic candidate in his last election. Connecticut democrats surely have been bamboozled by their esteemed senator. I never trusted this man even when he was chosen to run as vice-president in the past. You just can clearly read it in his face.

Its the wrath of the Demo-stalinists, if he wants to caucus with the Dems and keep his chairmanship he'll have to go to the re-education camp.

I hope Palin knocks it out of the park tonight to shut these hatefull people up.

Any of you rabid (empty suit) supporters calling out for Lieberman's head read Federalist No. 10?

Didn't think so.

Leiberman has the right to support any candidate he wants. However, that said, he doesn't have any right to pretend that he is a democrat and then spew lies about Senator Obama. He has put his arm around Sarah Palin who is a right-wing conservative, which means he has turned his back on everything that the democratic party stands for.

I could understand Leiberman supporting McCain because of the Iraq war but to be kissey kissey with a person who is anti-abortion even in cases of incest and rape, a creationist, a person that bans books from libraries because of her fanatism, someone who wants only abstence taught in schools, someone who thinks a oil pipeline is God's will, now that's crossing the line.

The DemoDicators are at it again, the constitution give us the right to vote any way we want too, I am a Democrat female who is convinced that my Democratic party has been high jacked by a very left wing group who states that they are Democrat but not. Nancy, Harry, Dean and Obama are wolves in sheep's clothing. They are the new DemoDicator party!

This Democrat is voting for the McCain ticket!

Go John McCain, we love you! Yes we can!

Adios Elmer!!!

The DemoDicators are at it again, the constitution give us the right to vote any way we want too, I am a Democrat female who is convinced that my Democratic party has been high jacked by a very left wing group who states that they are Democrat bu not, Nancy, Harry, Dean and Obama are wolves in sheep's clothing. The are the new DemoDicator party!

This Democrat is voting for the McCain ticket!

Go John McCain, we love you! Yes we can!

Don't understand why the Dems think they need to hold on boring and lier Lieberman????? This is our change to DUMP HIM!!!!!!!!!!! come on Democrats, open your eyes, this guy does not belong among us.

They're just upset that Lieberman left out how inexperienced Obama was as a supervisor/manager or executive, in general. Unless, of course, you're talking about how he managed such a sweetheart of a home loan that nobody else could have swung, except maybe Biden. I would like to hear a whole lot more about how Obama isn't really a muslim and isn't plotting with his little friends back in Chicago.

This stuff is so sad, I would not want him standing next to me. I would rather trust a stranger on an airplane then Lieberman.

Lieberman, is going to be a lonely man. If the Dem's win, he is diffently out in the cold.

I know one thing, he better have plenty of money stored under the pillow, because his track records of helping the republican is not going to get him elected in the future.

I'm sure he really doesn't care!

Liberman why dont you do us a favor and retire and go away.Seems to me your not sure which way to vote.Stop telling lies and makeing trouble.Tell the Truth,Time to retire.

CNN, I mean ONN (Obama News Network) you guys are a great propaganda machine for your messiah. The democrats show their colors when one of their own and former V.P candidate shows he can think for himself, they wanna kick him to the curb and suddenly don't like him.

Your reporters should all be required to wear their Obama pins on their suits when reporting.

Liberman why dont you do us a favor and retire and go away.Seems to me your not sure which way to vote.Stop telling liesand makeing trouble.Time to retire.

Lieberman isn't reaching across party lines. He's setting off the grenade in his own trenches. To support his friend McCain is one thing, but to intentionally distort the truth in his attacks on Obama is another.

Just remember Joe, Zell Miller tried and succeeded at the same thing in 2004 and nobody is talking about him now, not even the Republicans.

James Carville please dont let the bully bob bennett get a way with
his two sets of rules. Tell him they are making a difference in the way
they treat Obama and the way they treat other canidates and bennett
make no bones about doing it. bennetts problem is that he is a big fat
bully and need to be on foxx news not cnn he needs to come out of the
box and stop. Everytime he cant come of with an answer to an arguement he bring up williams ayers not because there is something there but because he is trying to shut others up. He is a
big bully that all keep going Carville dont let him do it.

The Dems will not react before the general election unless they are stupid. The move would get a backlash vote for McCain from Joe's home state.

Obama is a democrat but he did not support HRC or Bill's presidency....

Now the rules are different.

Obama can disagree with other democrats... but no one of either party nor independents can disagree with Obama.

Obama is always right.

We all must live with the consequences of our words and actions. Joe Lieberman is no exception. McCain loses and Lieberman becomes an asterisk (or joke?) in political history.

Lieberman redefines the the word epic fail. Sure, praise Palin WHEN YOU DISAGREE WITH HER ON ALMOST EVERY ISSUE YOU TURNCOAT!

If Obama is a gift from God.... why are so many people being bullied to support him, intimidated if they don't and threatened into submission?

Dems threaten their way into a landslide Obamanation win.

Leave him. It would just put everyone in the politics as usual mode because then it would say the only reason he was put there was because he was a Democrat.

Americans have forgotten that in a democracy we permit peaceful dissent without retaliation.

The NEW democrats need a lesson in democracy. They seem to want tyranny and totalitarianism.

My supreme leader...

Sorry guys... not for me.

Is it just me, or do the GOP Convention attendees look like a bunch of stiffs in suits, not to mention – ALL white?!? That's not the America I know and voters I am neighbors with.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Lieberman is a party traitor and should be punished as such. What is most insidious is that the senator lied about Obama's record. Apparently the senator has nothing positive to say about McCain. I think Lieberman is just sour grapes and if he wants to be a republican then be one, do not be a fence riding so-called independent. Overall I find the GOP convention to be the same tired old politics of fear, hatred, and divisiveness it has always been. The GOP's idea of patriotism is exactly like Gov. Ventura said on CNN.... "very much like the philosophy of Gehring" who was of course one of Hitler's henchmen. True patriots question their government. This is one patriot who is sick and tired of being lied to by GOP elitists who are beholden only to their rich friends and corporate lobby interests, certainly not the needs or the wishes of the American people. I truly hope that Sen. Obama wins this election by landslide.

I think the issue here is the fact that Lie(b)erman lied! Even Dick Lugar himself says that he worked with Obama to help tied down loose nukes. Obama had stated the same in a campaign commercial but Luger was on a show (sorry I forgot which one), and said that the ad was accurate about their bi-partisan effort.

I don't care if Lieberman speaks at the RNC convention, I don't even care if he openly endorses him. But the issue is that he purposely LIED. For that, I think he should be held accountable. He didn't misspeak, or allude, or even misrepresent. He lied, and he knows he lied. God is watching and he'll have to answer to a higher power than the Democrats in Congress!!

He's EMPEROR PALPATINE PERSONIFIED!!!

Use the force, people.

The should pull his chairmanship. To be a member of a party, means you support their decisions and if you don't like the decisions being made you either work hard to make changes or leave. You don't lie about the party to the entire world.

Lieberman has no moral, no respect, and no credibility.

Dems will pick up enough seats that Joe will be gone from the committee chairmanship and the caucus. And, since the Republicans can no longer use him, they'll dump him too. Then he'll be a 'man without a country'. Just desserts, if you ask me.

Throw the bum out! The nerve of that man. That is all the Dems need is some "spy" that is disloyal and doesn't even know which side he is on. Get lost Joe.. go babysit McCain ..

Connecticut sincerely apologizes for electing this man into office

I think that you dems...I'm one but I am not as mean spirited as some of you are....really need to stop and think. Though Leiberman is an Independent, he is caucused with the Democrates. If he switches, the Senate becomes 50-50 in favor of Republicans. All of those Dems. that are the heads of committies, would be replaced by Reps. Pelosi would no longer be Speaker of the House. She would be replaced with a Rep also. That is why they are handling Leiberman with kids gloves. By the way...you really need to keep in mind that Congress has one of the lowest ratings ever. Dems may not gain any seats. What would happen if Leiberman changes caucuses? The Reps. would control the senate.

I hope the Dems end Leibermans career in politics.He's a weasel.I have admired his voting record for pro-environmental issues, but thats all

To Bob...

They have time and money AND the race card. And a following of people who have NEVER ever (cared enough) to be involved and vote before and do not understand the democratic process. Winning formula for a budding dictatorship.

If they could destroy HRC they can demolish anyone.

Reality Check:

Don't you really think Lieberman has already thought of that? He owes the Democrats ZERO. They dumped him, and he got elected anyway, this time as an Independent.

Independent means he owes no allegiance to ANY party.

I'm sure he could care less about being the chair of a committee.

and, p.s., I don't like his views on Iraq -or him.

Joe Lieberman saw the light and left the Rat party.

RW

Okay folks who are defending Lieberman. He lied. Obama camp and Dems are mad...cause he is lying. It is one thing to vote for your candidate of choice...but another to lie about your own parties candidate. That is what will get him booted off his chair. Not his voting patterns...not his chumming with McCain...but telling lies to help McCain win the election. But it will not happen....Obama is way ahead in electoral college numbers...
Obama 08

what difference does it make weather you are a republican or a democrat, the truth is the truth. joe lieberman had the guts to say what he knew was the truth and what this country needs. hurrah for the truth and men like joe lieberman for saying it. my family are democrats but you can bet we will be voting for mccain. obama is all hype! a creation of the party and media.

God Bless America

I dare you do it Reid & Pelosi it would be political murder if you do. America is watching!

After the way he misuses, uses, and abuses the democrats, what makes him believe the republicans will trust him with the integrity of their party. They're only using him for the sake of winning. And whether or not they win, they will cast him away like a piece of old dirty useless rag. The republicans do not sit with disloyal hippocrite. If he could promote a candidate to success so much, then why did hillary lose with his support? He's nothing but bad luck. Hang yourself Judas.

Lieberman willingly made reservations to get on the other train months ago. Last night he paid his fare.

It's time for him to become a card carrying Republican and just get on with it. His wife has been bitter after his losses to. They need to move on and stop "hanging on."

See ya, Joe!!!!

How dare anybody challenge the credentials of Obama.

Stick with attacking Bush... Hillary... the HILLBILLYS... McCain and Palin.

The democratic memofesto clearly states that Obama is above any criticism from ANYone- EVER.

Washington insiders are all obeying.

How could he lie about us? He also lied to Conneticut when he ran for Senate the second time around. They wanted him gone, and he lied to get their votes. Hope it doesn't happen next time.

Dissent and disagreement are fine, America is supposed to stand for truth, telling lies so that you get elected or you get your pal elected should be censored. Lieberman is expressing what McCain wants to hear so that Lieberman can get a top appointment in McCains cabinet. This is a case of a man who aligns himself with the party that will get him elected. Liberman was a Democrat until he saw he could ride the Republican wave into office so he changed to an independent and asked the Republicans for support. Now he chants the Bush-McCain idealog that has ruined the country, killed 5,000 young men and women, crippled tens of thousands all for the bulging profits of the oil companies.

Yes, after that little performance last night, Dems should take away anything they can from Lieberman. He' s not a Dem anyway, he's supposed to be an independent. So take it away and give it to one of the REAL Dem.

Throw his arse out in the street. Hope he realizes he will not be re-elected in Connecticut, hope it was worth it Joe.

P.S. Please Joe, wipe off your chin.

Hey Lieb....

HRC and half of the party sympathize with you.

Now you are nothing... just like us.

Sen. Joe Lieberman’s video from 2006;

when the Connecticut Independent-Democrat promised to help Obama "reach to the stars" and "realize not just the dreams he has for himself but the dreams we all have for him and our blessed country."

"As far as I am concerned he is a Baruk, which means a blessing, he is a blessing to the United States Senate to America and to our shared hopes for a better safer tomorrow for all our families. The gifts that God has given to Barack Obama are as enormous as his future is unlimited. As his mentor, as his colleague, as his friend, I look forward to helping him reach to the stars and realize not just the dreams he has for himself but the dreams we all have for him and our blessed country."

Obama 08

Can the democrats come up with any MORE nails with which to nail their own coffin.

It is this suppression of democracy that is losing Obama votes from members of his own party.

This democratic primary showed how the democrats are all about silencing dissent.

He should have praised McCain but not mentioned Obama. That's where he went over the top.

Expect him not to run for reelection if Obama becomes president. If, in the unlikely event, McCain wins the election, Lieberman will probably become secretary of state.

This is the CHANGE you will get if the Dems win the election. It's their way or the highway.

That's why I will be switching and voting Republican all the way down the ticket for the first time in my life.

Obama wins by playing it safe and using the race card.

Everyone else loses by standing up for what they believe- no matter how unpopular.

HRC was no patsy- the media and the party could not control her. So they gutted her and used the racist label to do it.

No one dared to disagree or they'd be on the black list (no pun intended) of racists against Obama.

Oh hell no!
The dems don't have any real control over the Senate yet any way. I say we pull this chumps card and leave him with the losers he has chosen. America is coming around to the Democratic party and we don't need this loser in the mix. Kick him out and kick him out now publicaly with press conference and picture of him saying this man is no democrat!

The Dems need to pull his chair. Lieberman has been a disgrace for a few years now, and I don't know how the Dems tolerate it.

If Lieberman is an independent, why didn't he support a third party candidate?

Wow- democrats... campaign on change and complain that washington is where ideas go to die...

Then play the same old game- punish dissent by removing that politician from his seat.

That is why Obama voted present 100's of times- not willing to do damage to self and career by taking an actual stand.

Obama= MR vague= adored and liked.

Mavericks= McCain, HRC, Leiberman, Palin = bear the wrath of the insiders.

He out and out lied! Obama has worked across party lines. For him to say that he never did is wrong. They should take his leadership role away. As a Jew he is a disgrace to our people!

Man.............. get caught telling the truth, and you'll be crushed.

I wonder if the vicious Dems have time and money enough to ruin Lieberman and Palin too!

DNC supports democracy but don't practice it in the party ranks.

Who really wants GI Joe and Barbie in the office? I want a president who keeps us out of wars. Showing me video of wars and POW's reminds me about the pain it causes to every nation that is involved. We want a diplomatic president, not a hot-headed POW.

Johnboy...

Nothing is wrong with that....

They should absolutely take away his chairmanships. He should go serve with the geezers that he loves so much.
I'm ashamed he uses the word Democrat when he speaks.

He should lose his citizenship along with all of the others who have stolen from the American people and who sold America out to the highest bidder.

Lieberman is a man without a party. He supports John McCain because he is his friend, not because he's a Republican.

However with that said, yes, he should be stripped of his chairmanship. He knows he should be too. For him it was a necessary sacrifice to support his friend. While I disagree with his choice of his McCain over Obama, I respect it as his own choice to buck the party line. You are fired, Senator Lieberman... respectfully fired. Good bye... have a good life.

could? No. They should.

Cry Baby Democrats!
I'd like to PULL all of this do-nothing Democrat controlled Congress, including Obama! I'm no Liberman fan, but he can say whatever the hell he wants. Too bad so sad. Maybe Dean, Pelosi, Reid and others should have thought about the consequences of their actions of shoving Obama down our throats for the past ten months. LOL.

Cause if McCain wins dems will need to kiss up to Lib.

The new democrats demonstrate change, hope and unity- by threats, vindictiveness and retaliation to people who do not toe the good ole washington insider line.

Obama is the worst of the same old thing- just pretty new package to hide the corruption that lies beneath.

I find it very interesting that both campains find it necessary to begin flinging mud. This election will come down to the facts of where each canidate stands on policy. Obama is a well spoken man, but in a debate with McCain on actual policy, that is where the fantasy of change and idealism comes to a screeching halt. Requiring small businesses to provide healthcare? Small businesses employ millions of people in this country. Since business owners aren't going to take a paycut, what do you think is going to happen to jobs that might have been created? I think we all know. Repealing tax cuts? No president in the modern era has been able to raise taxes in a recession. That is besides the fact that history has shown that lower taxes means more money in Washington. What is Obama's plan for Iraq? Commander in Chief? He has about as much foreign policy experience as the local butcher. Be it me to actually want to hear some details from Obama... Instead all we have hear is "trust me" things are going to change. Duh... It is the manner in which things are going to change that people should be most concerned about. And by the way. Bush's approval rating stands at 31%, but the democratically controlled congress has an approval rating of 17%.

A note to all liberals out there. There is no such thing as trickle up economics. Capitalism is what has made this country what it is today. The "poor" in this country don't know poor by world standards. As for a "windfall" tax on the oil companies. Great idea. The margins they have now are exactly the same as they were 8 years ago. If anyone wants to complain about their profits then go right ahead. They will only pay $40billion in taxes in 2008. That is more than the bottom 50% of taxpayers here in the U.S. or 67 million Americans. Please don't trample on the idea of capitalism because the world demand for oil has gone up and by some stretch this isn't "fair" and that Exxon should be punished. It is a shame how we all think that the U.S. government owes us something. Get over yourself!

And don't get me started on Obama's comment on how Americans should be learning Spanish. Funny that the other 20 most prevalent languages are not complaining that the schools aren't teaching their kids English. Talk about fair and just. Why am I helping pay the bill for $12B worth of educational and medical benefits here in the state of Texas to ILLEGALS!!!!? YES ILLEGAL... Just like illicit drugs.

Facts: Bottom 50% of income earners pay 4% of taxes
Top 25% pay 83%; Top 10% pay 65%; top 1% pay 35%. Can we somehow make it more fair? If we want to try socialism then we are headed that way. Look at history and see how that has worked out.

In 2006 Leiberman called Obama a shining star in the senate and a blessing to America. He even begged him to come campaign for him.

I guess this little stunt of his is a vendetta for Obama seeing him for the snake he is and not returning his phone calls.

The truth will win this year. America's situation is too grave for another 4 years of GOP nonsense.

Obama/Biden '08!!!

THE only reason Liberman switched to Independent was because he LOST as a Democrat in his state!!! Shameful MAN! Fits right in with the Republicans and their deceitful image!!!

The courageous democrat leadership is not yet ready to remove Mr. Lieberman from his position. They are going to wait to see if they need his vote or have enough of a majority in the Senate. That's the way Democrats always govern. With an approval rating of 16%, we need a bigger democratic majority so their approval rating can reach a single digit.

That is why nothing gets done in DC.

Bipartisanship gets a kick in the butt.

This is the way of the uniter for change- Obama. Obama voted present- just so as to never be on the receiving end of this kind of retaliation and vitriol. Another words, Obama got rewarded by playing safe and NEVER risking his career by taking a stand.

Seems like the same old threats to politicians that keeps them from taking bold steps and controversial positions.

If the DEMS do this... they will be the UNCHANGE party.

Joe Lieberman is not well liked since he took up with the Republican
John McCain. I thought maybe he "jumped ship" so he could go with
McCain and Lindsey Graham on the trip around the world that included
a fundraiser in Paris for Mr.McCain. All that on the taxpayers money.
Oh, they threw in Iraq, after hearing much static from taxpayers.

On Earmarks, and taxpayer money, what about the useless trip
John McCain had taxpayer money pay for it. On Earmarks, PALIN
said something like, the government is going to pay for this road
(to nowhere). We have to take it while it is offered. ALASKA'S
ROAD TO NOWHERE WAS PROMPTED BY PALIN!!!!!

Good riddance – we don't need anymore Jews in the Democratic party! Let them go to the Repubs where they belong!

I wish Harry Reid would cowboy-up and oust him now. He's a self-centered liar and turncoat. If He would have campaigned as eagerly for Gore in 2000, Gore would have been in the White House and things would be a lot different-and better today.

I have seen so many pumper tickers in my home town "NOBAMA 08"
Love it!

Dam. What a bunch of partisan comments. You all miss the real problem as you trade jabs back and forth. Take off your stupid Political Party Hats. Then try something you have not done in a while. Try "THINKING" for yourself

Joe lied. He is an independent, not a democrat. He needs to lose his chairmanship. He is not owrthy to hold the post.

Pull? they should yank it and the beat him senseless with it...

Lieberman never had an allegiance to the Democrats. His only political master is the Israeli Government. He obeys whatever it orders him to do; even going to war.

Wow.. someone dare not grovel at Obamas temple??

Once elected , a politician ceases to have the freedom of speech and expression unless it follows party rules.
I have new found respect for Lieberman who follows his beliefs and conscience regardless of political backlash by his Party.
Nothing to gain for him in this one and that is truly refreshing.
A few more politicians like him and Washington and congress would actually have to get some work done , for the people and not just stand in line with their Party.

Joe has always been know to speak the truth, apparently the truth hurts

No, the Democrats are not partisan. It's not about Blue America, it's not about Red America, it's the United States of America....so don't let your blue arse speak in the red convention or else we will kick you out of Blue America.

Democrats say one thing, and believe something totally opposite. There's nothing more partisan and vile than them

Vote based on substance, not on party loyalty. That's what he was saying. What's wrong with that?

Seems to me that when he became an Independent he should have lost that seat anyway. Maybe he can be head of the Independent Caucus.

Lieberman is one intelligent American Jewish senator. The American Jewish people should listen to Lieberman; he knows what is going on in our government and in foreign policy; he states for Israel as we all (but don't) should. He does what he believes is right; he does not do what is expected of him by politicians. Hurray for the honest man.
We should all be proud of this man who stood up for what he believed. We need more individuals like him, esp. in government.

What ever happened to the "Freedom of Speech and Thought". Maybe the Democrates want blind followers anymore. They haven't had a decient platform in so many yrs so people can say they were proud to be a Dem. Then if they do get the top notch people runnung for an office they S- on them. Now maybe no one remembers that Joe had to basically leave the party and run as Independent. It is way past time for a through house cleaning at the DNC . And with their ratings at the lowest of any congress and senate they better check their hole cards. There could be a whole new turn over again just like a couple yrs. ago when they got back in control. Especially with that do nothing for the American power playing Pelosi running their show.

I hope demoncrate pull lieberman chairmanship because we dont need a phoney demoncratic who critisize a party who trying to bring American together Lieberman is awful i hope the people in connecticute vot him out the office...I never in my life heard a person like lieberman talk bad about changes that he faught for to better our country...I hope obama/Biden remember what lieberman did to the demoncratic party when they take the white house back...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO more Lieberman bye bye bye bye Lieberman

The Dems shouldn't punish Lieberman for expressing his beliefs, opinions, or support for his close, personal friend John McCain. As a Democrat I believe the party has plenty of room for dissent and disagreement.

Get rid of Lie-berman.

GOOD!

IF IT WALKS like a duck....... Lieberman is a Repub! Plain and simple.

Lieberman owes the Democrats ZERO. They dumped him; he ran as an Independent and WON. At the time I thought it was pretty amazing that he was good enough to run on the Dem ticket for VP, but not good enough to remain in the Senate.

My guess is he couldn't care less if they take away the chairmanship. It just makes them look bad. He's been honest and upfront in his views and his position.

And I don't agree with his position on Iraq.

LIEBERMAN SHOULD HAVE NOT COME ON NATIONAL TV. . .AND LIED!

JUST THAT SIMPLE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Born Again Democrat September 3rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

How can an ex Democrat lead any Democratic anything? He gave it up! Call the kettle black! Lieberman is no Democrat. So why is he calling himself Independent. Why not confess to being Republican. It is what it is, Joe.

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I hear you. Sadly this is our democratic leadership: Reid, Pelosi, & Mr. Empty Suit Obama.

So much for speaking your mind and expressing an opinion. Political revenge is so sweet!?!

If our tongues get so forked, we will become a snakey nation, not America anymore.

Well, it's sad to see Joe Lieberman allowing himself to be used by the Republican party, and even sadder to watch him stand up there and lie about Obama's record.

If Lieberman's anything, it's a bald-faced liar. Last night, he gushed praise all over Palin – a woman who's every belief runs counter to his own, from abortion, to gun ownership, to foreign policy. And to top it off, he lied about Obama, talking as if Obama has opposed funding troops in Iraq when in actuality, Obama has consistently voted to approve funding to them. The only time he voted against was because of inappropriate earmarks attached to the legislation in question.

Lieberman should be ashamed of himself.

McCain=Bush, 8 is enough: If he is an independent he should not be part of a Democratic committee. You can't have it both ways Lie berman
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You do realize that independents ultimately selected Obama as the Democratic nominee, don't you? Hillary did win the majority of the core democratic base. Does this mean that Obama shouldn't be the democratic nominee if votes for him come from independents?

Yes in deed, the democrats are such a dirty bunch. Black slim at the bottom of the barrel.

FIRE

JUDAS

LIEBERMAN

NOW

LIEBERMAN EL TRAIDOR PA' EL CARAJO AHORA MISMO !

Lieberman is now a man with no home – so to speak. No party, no where is going to accept his as legitimate.

He wantsUSA to fight for israel, with Iran, Iraq, syria and other midle east country.

Idiot comments....

WHAT ARE THE DEMS 'SUPPOSED TO DO... "REWARD" HIM FOR DOWNING THE LEADER OF THE PARTY HE ONCE WAS THE #2 PERSON IN???

HECK.. IF IT WERE THE REPUBLICANS.... THIS GUY WOULD WIND UP ON THE SIDE OF A MILK CARTON ! ! !

If Liberman can't be true to his party he should be stripped of his chairmanship. Maybe he should just make it official and become a Republican!

I'm not sure who's a bigger clown. Lieberman, McCain, or Marc(see his posts above).

Let him say whatever he likes.....

This is his choice... you reap what you soe... Sooo he'll see soon that he was wrong. Vengence will be his (Gods) and his alone... don't be like republicans & punish him

-V

Debby,

Dems are trying to give Sen. Lieberman the benefit of the doubt, as he continues to push respectful limits. I would not blame them for holding him accountable if Joe continues his misguided efforts. It's one thing to be for someone, instead of against another.

Also, McCain is going to face challenges with the Jewish community after reports are released of Palin's pastor using anti-semitic rhetoric, as well as other fundamentalist views.

one does not have to agreeon every thing but to out rigth lie abount a person whom you disgree with is not acceptable bye mcbush

I think Lieberman did a great job!!

Ron Paul may not be toeing the line for the republicans but he is decent will never sold out the GOP. Lieberman is a different animal. Time to cut him loss. He is a DINO an albatross that will drag the DEM to the ground.

Democrats reaching across the aisle... Democrats supporting the right to free thought and speech... Democrats supporting other democrats... Yeah, Buddy!!!

McCain/Palin

He should as he is no longer the Democrat he had once claimed to be. He is 1/2 Independant and 1/2 Rebublican.
He needs to lose his Chairmanship.

Be careful who you step on on the way up...

as they will trample you when you're on your way down!!!

Lieberman lost the democratic primary, and became an independent to get re-elected.
Joe will do anything to get re-elected, even align himself with whoever he thinks will get him some political gain.
Joe Lieberman is only interested in what will advance his political career, not what is in the best interest of the country.
Time to send Joe back to Connecticut!

Liberman LIED when he claimed OBAMA HAS NEVER REACHED ACORSS THE AISLE TO GET ANYTHING DONE!

Liberman needs to apologize to the American People and then face the purnishment from the Dems.

Why for stating the obvious?

If i had a company and my CEO was publicly making a sale pitch for the competition should he still retain his position the answer is no..

JOE YOU CANNOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS . You are either a rebulican or a democrat and if the democrats control the committee best believe a democrat should be the chair. FIRE HIS BUTT ASAP .

hypocrite ... sell your soul for a few pieces of silver just 8 years ago he was gonna be on the democratic ticket what a joke

If someone in private business were to trash his company publicly for the competition, no one would question the company's right to fire him.

I actually think its the Republicans that got the ticket right.
Experience on top, followed by youth and eloquence.

The democrats have got it backwards…
Youth and eloquence on top, followed by experience.

The party that did not support its incumbent in the Connecticut primaries in 2006 that then had to beg for his forgiveness after his election as an independent to obtain a majority in the Senate is now going to put Lieberman under the bus along with a host of others who are now inconveniences to the Obama campaign. Obama can't even reach into the middle of the aisle to a party-forced independent, much less across it.

Repay his loyalty...kick him out!

I'm not some anti-Semetic but I don't mind telling you that I believe Lieberman's loyalties lie first with Isreal and then with American.

His support for the Mideast war is rooted in weakening countries that might threaten Tel Aviv, not those that threaten Teaneck.

I can't respect an American citizen that puts any country before the US ... even a so-called allie.

To everyone saying Yay, Lieberman put country over party. Which country? Israel or the United States?

I wouldn't call Lieberman a traitor. He is obviously acting on very strong held beliefs. and pragmatic considerations regarding national security..

The Democratic leadership will let him maintain his position to maintain their majority but have every right to oust him if his vote is not necessary.

Goodbye Joe, you gotta go, me oh my-oh

He lied!!!. His chairmanship should be taken from him.

dont you just hate it when your party starts to act like the other party? Whatever happened to that turncoat Jeffords?

What are these guys thinking. Lieberman uses his God given and U.S. Constitutinal given right to support and choose the candidate that he believes in. This is ridiculous. He speaks his mind, the dems flip out because he doesn't support them. Give Obama 4 years and Al-Jazeera and Kremlin-TV will be airing 24 hours a day on U.S. Cable.

If the man was graceful, he would resign instead of being kicked out

Instead of taking his chair, I think they ought to keep kissing his butt as they have for the past four years.

you are all correct. there should only be one voice, one way, and obama is it. no one should ever disagree, or they will get punished. Wait for a second I thought we were describing russia. They "hush" the media, not the legislature.

Oh, well. Old Joe might as well call himself a Repuglican after last night. Democrats don't need him.

Glad to see this enemy of free speech get what he deserves.

Get out, traitor!

I voted for Lieberman in 2000 because I supported Al Gore. But I sure didn't like him. And I don't like him any better now.

He is so sanctimonious! And, as Maureen Dowd observed, only Joe Lieberman could make Dick Cheney look good in a debate.

BTW I am Jewish.

Truth hurts and this now enlightened democrat raised American says thanks Joe for standing up to politics as usual. Striving for change and reaching for the future does not spell Joe Biden.

I don't think he cares. The Democrats have drifted so far left that they are flirting with socialism. Their nominee is insane if he thinks that raising taxes and committing more federal funds to entitlement programs is going to fix this economic slump. Obama will suspend more of our freedoms, increase troop levels abroad, over tax and over regulate. He is even talking about mandatory national service. Sure sounds like a draft to me. This guy isn't Jimmy Carter. He's FDR the dictator who served 4 terms and turned our country near communist under the guise of fighting communists.

Lieberman is a clown. As a resident of CT, I guarantee this is is last term. McCain, when will you explain how your "experience" will help solve the problems of the economy, war(s), healthcare, etc. etc. etc. Being a POW doesn't automatically grant you a role to lead the nation. Usually if someone is a POW for that long, they actually required some sort of therapy. WHERE'S MCCAIN'S EXPERIENCE TO BE PRESIDENT COME UP? POW PRESIDENT.

Ah, nothing like the politics as usual from the Dems. Good old retribution! What a bunch of hypocrits.

Hey after his no show performance during the 2000 election where "put you to sleep Joe" couldnt win against a stumbling, bumbling George Bush. Then he got whipped in his own primary by a political novice. Sleepy Joe decided he would just join them. The dems should be thanking him not offended that he is running against them.

Hey Joe–you're not a Democrat, so why do you keep saying you're a Dem?

TRAITOR!

MT, Texas September 3rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Obama is such a "nice young man". But if this is how he treats those in his own party … he's not ready to lead!!!
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Mike....come on man, lets be real here...his lying is Obama's fault? be real

I get it bots, reaching across the aisle is just a slogan not based on any facts or actually doing so, just a slogan to fool the people...

Jjust like the way you phonies love women and African Americans achieving their political and personal goals as LONG AS THEY THINK THE WAY YOU DEEM ALL WOMEN AND AFRICAN AMERICANS SHOULD THINK, like liberals and nothing else.

Phony, empty vessels all of you.

McCain – Palin 2008

" both Reid and Obama have warned Lieberman to curb his public criticism of Obama."

We have free speech in this country and a god given right to disagree publicly if we so choose, even against our political parties and the people they choose to lead that we may not like.

Who does Reid and Obama think they are to say that a fellow Senator can not disagree and criticise Obama? Do they not understand what country they serve? And the rights of all people they serve.

Obama and the rest of his followers better learn to get a thick set of skin and quit playing the whining cry baby victim every time someone says something they don't like. And learn to take the good with the bad.

There is a word for people who can not accept criticism and make demands of obedience or else. Fascist.

Maybe Bristol and her fiance Levi (wow that was quick-bf to now finance) will get married on the podium tonight after Palin's speech with Rev. Pat Buchanan presiding.

The DNC needs to stop "could-ing" and just DO IT.
On the other hand, if they don't - perhaps Connecticut COULD just hand him his walking papers come November.

After he said he "wouldn't attack Sen. Obama", Joe Lieberman's speech at the RNC proved his WORDS has no HONOR.

FIRING Joe Lieberman is the RIGHT thing to do. He's proven to be a serious liability to the party. He should have been REMOVED months ago when he became John McCain's tail.

If he choses to support John McCain, then he should be FREE to do so, but he SHOULD NOT be the Chairman of the Democratic Caucus . Bottom line.

Joe Lieberman can't have it both ways, and last night he clearly made his choice.

FIRE JOE LIEBERMAN!!!

DO IT ALREADY!!! Lie-berman has stated his position, time for the DNC to state theirs.

Joe Lieberman will have to go a long way to demonstrate his true loyalties before he will be chairman of ANYTHING.

The GOP doesn't want him and is only using him. Plus if he totally embraced them, he won't be a Senator much longer in Connecticut.

We won't kick him totally to the curb but his seniority won't mean squat.

If he is an independent he should not be part of a Democratic committee. You can't have it both ways Lie berman

Heck you ought to keep him.From what I heard all I remember is the truthful part about Obama is going to be a GREAT leader.The rest was plain old blabbergas and a freind sticking up for a freind when no one else that matters will.I really thought the best was the great things he said about Obama and it was all true so why should America wait to elect Obama.He is going to be a great leader in November !

Lieberman thinks McCain will start a war with Iran. That is his whole modus operendi. He wants to protect Israel. A war against Iran would be a good start.

Like Uncle Joe! .... really cares what the leadership of those bitter democRATS, think of him...........you can't blame him for "coming to his senses" about what the Democratic party stands for, now can you............I don't!

Vindictive democrats. So much for the party of tolerance and political correctness. It's the mean spirited people Michelle Obama spoke of (she wasn't hanging out with republicans!). It's the sexist party that dissed Hillary Clinton and labeled her husband (and Geraldine Ferraro) racists. Now it's the party that is doing everything it can to destroy Sarah Palin, who is guilty as charged of being a republican AND a woman. So much with tolerance, lefties!

Obama is such a "nice young man". But if this is how he treats those in his own party ... he's not ready to lead!!!

Get This fake Democrat out of here. Let the Rethugs help him get elected if they can and pay his salary while thier at it.

Looks like politics as usual, despite what Obama says publicly.
Funny how the Democrats were also calling Leiberman a liar because Leiberman said Obama failed to reach across the aisle to accomplish anything significant. In their outraged criticism of Leiberman, the Democrats failed to mention a single instance of how Obama did reach across the aisle. Was that because what Obama may have done...was insignificant?
Regarding this quote from Leiberman about helping Obama, I have no doubt Leiberman is sincere, as is his belief that Obama is not yet ready to be President.
What does Leiberman owe the Democrats anyway? They ran another guy against Leiberman and Leiberman still got re-elected, as an Independent. Obama's supporters do have selective memories.

Whats wrong with removing a senator who chairs a party platform but is no longer a member of the party? I think they took too long with this decision even though its not really a firm decision yet.

I don't think Leiberman gives two hoots what Pelosi and her thugs decide to do.

He's an Independant now...if they feel he's not experienced enough–let them boot him off. But I bet they won't have the courage to do it until after November. He'll probably be offered a job in McCain's cabinet anyway-so he won't need the job by then.

He should lose his chairmanship. What Lieberman did last night was a disgrace. Shame on you Joe Lieberman , I'm sorry I ever voted for you. James Carville said it best TRAITOR!!!

At least he had the courage to state his opinion. Dim (yes, d i m), leaders, can't whip him into line because he is an Independent.

Pity more members of congress can't be brave enough to put the country before their personal gain.

Let them take his Chairmanship, as President McCains Homeland Security Secretary, he'll more than make up for any loss.

McCain/Palin '08!!!

they better or we throw them out,too!

Obama is reaching across the aisle –
– to slap those not in line in the New Order!

Does anyone still believe the "across the aisle" line?

Lieberman doesn't help anyone except . . . Israel. He's got nothing in common with Republicans, except a desire to wage war against Arab countries. He's that way, because that's what's wanted by Israel. It goes like this . . . Israeli leaders think so long as America has antagonistic relations with Arab countries . . . America will use its military to guarantee Israel's security.

Meanwhile . . . 1.3 million Palestinians spend their 41st year in refugee camps spread across several middle eastern countries. These are people whose land was taken by Israel for Jews-only settlements.

Lieberman doesn't represent the U.S. He only represents Israel.

Cross the party line, get your hand slapped. Nice. Party politics as usual. No Change. No Hope.

Joe Lieberman is a role model for American politics. He puts country over party unlike so many other lackeys who are just trying to win reelection and work their way up the political ladder. Lieberman put his committee chairmanship on the line last night, knowing well it may cost him, but he spoke from the heart and did what he thought was right.

God Bless you Joe from another Independent Democrat who will be voting for John McCain.

The Connecticut Democrats dumped Liberman, its time that the national party and the senate did the same.

Good luck with that one,,,, ha ha ha, Lieberman hit you right in the mouth and tookyour fake candidate to task. Something we already knew, but you still cling to your socialist ways. America has had enough of the Democratic Socialist Party.

America First... last and always. Semper Fi.

That will serve the joker just right. He is just trying to secure him a position in the republican party. How can he be for McCain when he has run for VP along with Gore. I didn't find his speech becominig at all. I never did like him. There are many republicans who knows, not think, McCain is not the best candidate for president. However, you don't see them speaking out against him.

Please give him the boot and see if McCain and the republicans will have a place for him. Furthermore, when he run for reelection, he should run on the republican ticket. I can't wait to see him in retirement.

They all keep talking about Obama's speaking ability. What are the others doing, mumbling? They all are speaking.
Obama/Biden 08

this is how the demotards "unify" their party – they insult, deride, and exile anyone who doesn't tow their party line and praise their messiah candidate.
what a bunch of crybabies.

and remember, nobama claims he'll "work across party lines". haha, what a joke. he has no record of doing so, and they try to shame anyone that shrugs off partisan politics for REAL direction.
disgusting.

nothing to see here. pay no attention to the reid behind the curtain. he'll pull all the strings for his empty suit puppet obama

Lieberman is just a loser Democrat. He was tricked into thinking he was going to get the VP spot. He gave his acceptance speech last night. Problem is McCain was "strongarmed" into picking someone from the extreme right.

Just wait for Chuck Hagel and Colin Powell to come out with who they support!

What's numbered are the days where the far left controls the Democratic party.

You knuckleheads really need to start your own party. I want my party back.

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Dems are pitiful. Liberman is one of the few Senators worth having and the Dems want to punish him. How anyone can vote for such a party is beyond me. Regarding Gov. Palin....if Obama wanted the attacks to stop.....they would stop. He's about as truthful as Ted Kennedy.

He switched sides...Whether or not he keeps his chairmanship, he will still support 90 percent of the democratic platform.

I think Lieberman has every right to endorse who ever he wants. The idea of punishing people for disagreeing is exactly the kind of politics that needs to be dismantled. Good for him, if he can say something that is unpopular.

That said, however, I didn't find his speech to be particularly persuasive. Clearly he and McCain are good friends, and I suspect he's putting friendship first.

I'm voting for Obama.

This one actually is straight forward to me. Leiberman wins senate reelection running against Democratic party. He and Democrats caucus together after election because Leiberman provides party a majority and party provides Leiberman a chairmanship. The Dem party wins outright majority this time around. No way they give Leiberman another chairmanship. McCain is longtime personal friend. He offers the possiblity of a cabinet seat. Would anyone on this board do anything different if they were in his and the Dem party's shoes?

this guy is in a lost world because the democrats dont want him in the republicans is just using him for political gain,but when this election ends this guy will have no where to turn

Of course they will pull his Chairmanship! Is that a real question?

He was fully aware that would happen and still was willing to speak at the RNC. Shows guts and character to me.

Of course if they need his vote to maintain control of the Senate, they will just say let by-gones be by-gones

Pull em now!

ABOUT TIME!!!

Why would you want to keep Lieberman in his current position when he can't support him? When Lieberman asked Obama to support him and campaign for him Obama did and this is the thanks he gets???

Why was he still in charge of anything? Not like we can get anything done anyway with a 50/50 gridlock in the Senate and an uncooperative president.

I think that the party and Mr. Lieberman will part ways after the election, whatever the result. No amount of appology or explanation from Lieberman will suffice if McCain wins, and no amount of bygones being bygones will salve the rift that Mr. Lieberman has created. He may not agree, but this Dem sees him as a DINO (Democrat In Name Only). Bye Bye Joe!

I was asked today.., is Senator Joe Lieberman a "traitor' to the Democratic Party or "what political party does he belong to ?". What political party will he join next ? I don't believe his comments about Senator Barack Obama were absolutely right or correct. What are you doing Joe ?

....have you ever seen a more two-faced person!!...

oh!! wait!! I have.... The ex-Maverick and flip flopper, John McCain.

I respect him for standing up for what he believes. Just another example of the DNC trying to control the actions of the party and it's people. Obama deserves to be looked at and criticized where necessary as he will be the next president.

I cannot vote for McCain – the issues are too important and now that McCain has an extremely conservative VP I can't go anywhere near his ticket but I have no respect for the leadership of the democratic party.

My advise to the democrats== go back over the speaches Lieberman made against thr republicans when he was running for vice president on the democratic ticket.

OK! LIARS! It seems to me that lots of republicans hide behind the "I was a Hillary voter" and I'm voting for the old man now! Well, it doesn't work!!!!
BUBYE LOSERS!

Um, no, Democrats are not "supposed to respect everybody's opinion" if by respecting you mean letting a newly converted Republican take over a committee that by law belongs to the Dems.

Country First -Party Second. Isn't that what LIeberman is doing? What bullies the DemoNcrats are! I don't know if I will ever consider voting for any of the party members again ~ except for maybe Hillary!

You think?

Out. Now.

No party, team, corporation etc., would put up with that type of dissension .

Peace.

Lieberman is another reason why No Way No How No McCain must and will lose in November. America does not need to reward Leiberman an almost certain cabinet position in a McCain/Palin White House.

Obama/biden '08

Yes! We! Can!

"The gifts that God has given to Barack Obama are as enormous as his future is unlimited. As his mentor, as his colleague, as his friend, I look forward to helping him reach to the stars and realize not just the dreams he has for himself but the dreams we all have for him and our blessed country."

– Sen. Joe Lieberman, introducing Sen. Barack Obama at the 2006 Jefferson-Jackson-Bailey dinner in Connecticut.

After the election and if the Dems. have enough seats they will boot Lieberman. Why not now because they need him for votes. The Dems. are a sorry bunch. Well Lieberman just might pull in the Jewish vote for McCain.

Liberman the Lier......disgrace to the human race....sold his soul to the devil...remember Liberman the Lier...eventually you die and you will have to pay for your sins....thout shall not lie....and with a straight face....God is watching.....remember Jesus Christ....how could you...certainly not for country....well it did not work on this republican...I'm still voting for Obama....thanks jerk.

He is a traitor and must be kick out

What??? The party who is eager to pounce on Palin for allegedly trying to get a trooper fired, is now outspoken about using it's power to fire Leiberman from his posts because he simply didn't agree with them. What kind of "change" is that for us to believe in???

I mean are they seriously admitting to trying to coerce Leiberman into caving into their wishes by threatening to fire him from his posts??? I can't believe what I'm hearing. Do Obama and Reid have no shame?!?!

Baloney. He's a closet Republican who finally came out. Kick him off the chairmanship, just like the GOP leadership would do when they were in power in Congress..

Even Lieberman knows that his days are numbered if the Dems pick up more seats.

He must be banking on either becoming an official moderate republican or being able to capitalize on Dems, Repubs, and Indies in his home state voting him in after this.

Otherwise, he must be planning to retire or is banking on a position in a McCain administration.

Turncoat.

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T H E--–O B A M A--C A M P--–S A Y S--- T H E Y---

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The Dems will pick up more than enough seats in November to replace Lieberman. Kick the bum to the curb.

Too late. Why did this old man lie? If you spend time with people who lie, you start lying.

Thump... Nope that wasn't a bump in the polls for McBushPalin... It was Liarman hitting the floor because his seat was taken by someone else.

To pull Lieberman's chairmansip would be wrong. That would be a typical Republican move. John has his opinion and Democrats are SUPPOSED to be respecting everyone's opinion even when polarized.

To enact real change involves not only reaching across the aisle to the loyal opposition, but reaching out within their side of the aisle to disloyal bretheren..

What a surprise, Reid and Obama trying to strongarm Lieberman into keeping his mouth shut just like they (and the rest of the Democratic party leadership) did to the super delegates and bullied them into support Mr. Empty Suit. As a former (and current) supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton, this is precisely why I'm voting for McCain in the Fall.

How can an ex Democrat lead any Democratic anything? He gave it up! Call the kettle black! Lieberman is no Democrat. So why is he calling himself Independent. Why not confess to being Republican. It is what it is, Joe.

THATS WHAT I CALL NEW POLITICS HAHA WAY TO GO REID AND OBAMA WAY TO REACH ACROSS THE ISLE

Lieberman has lost all credibility.

James Carville had it wrong when he called Bill Richardson Judas. We all see now who the real Judas is now Lieberman.