Lieberman will campaign for Republicans in 2010
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/03/12/art.getty.lieberman.jpg caption="Lieberman says he will campaign for Republicans in 2010."](CNN) - Days after drawing anger from liberal Democrats for opposing a public option to the Senate health care bill, Sen. Joe Lieberman is adding fuel to the fire, telling an interviewer it's likely he'll campaign for some Republicans in next year's midterm elections.
"I probably will support some Republican candidates for Congress or Senate in the election in 2010. I'm going to call them as I see them," Lieberman told ABC News in an interview published Friday.
Supporting Republicans is nothing new for Lieberman of course: the Democrat-turned-independent senator from Connecticut was a constant fixture on campaign trail on behalf of Republican John McCain's presidential bid.
He also supported Maine Sen. Susan Collins and New York Rep. Peter King last year over the Democratic Party candidates in those races.
Senate Democrats had threatened to revoke Lieberman's powerful Homeland Security Committee chairmanship after the 2008, election but ultimately decided to let him retain the post.
Lieberman, who lost a Democratic primary race in 2006 but ultimately won the general election as an independent candidate, also told ABC it is "an open question" whether he will again seek the Democratic nomination in 2012.
From CNN Politics
- New charges related to threats against FBI are unsealed against Pennsylvania man
- 5 Cards Charging 0% Interest Until 2024
- Trump White House lawyer Herschmann subpoenaed by federal grand jury investigating January 6
- Alaska voters are casting ballots in two separate elections for the same seat. Here's how it works
- Biden administration does not plan to release frozen Afghan assets soon over concerns they may be diverted to terror groups
- The Washington Post: Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in key battleground states
This is no surprise. Joe has been "pallin" around with John McCain and Lindsey Graham for too long. He's a 3$ bill.
BINGO! Lobbyists finally got to old Joe.
I like Joe Leiberman. He's scummy enough to be one of us.
Un-be-lievable!!!!
Lieberman has to be the re-incarnation of Judas!
Shameless, self-serving, amoral, whats-in-it-for-me-Lieberman.
He said that he would caucus with the Dems. He told Barak he would support his agenda. They let him keep his position and this is the thanks they get?????
Connecticut, you need to give that Judas the boot!
I like Lieberman. He is one of the few members of Congress who votes his principals not a party line. I think both parties in this country have gone off the deep end. We need more sane, middle ground people like Lieberman to get us back on track again. Go Joe!
Throw me up 😛
Yes, Lieberman WILL campaign for the Republican minority. And he will do so as the FORMER chairman of homeland security committee as Dems must now strip him of all committee assignments. Lieberman has shown himself to be a bitter, petty political hack who will do anything to keep his job despite losing his primary.
Looks like Republican lobbyists finally hit Joe's magic number!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
This guy sells himself to the highest bidder,... no loyalty to party, country or to his constituents,.. just to his wallet and his overblown ego.
Old Joe needs to hit the nursing home running.
He's lost it.
What's in a name?
Lieberman's name speaks of his character:
Lie-be-r-man
The man is a liar. It is written in his name.
By their fruits ye shall know them....
Liar-Lieberman
I don't care what Dick Cheney thinks and I sure don't care what Joe Lieberman thinks either! Two old crows.
What's to be pampered. . . . . . . . . .
Hitching his wagon to losing stars.
Soon he'll be a FOX regular.
That's where the hatemongers and liars all end up...
He'll sell his soul for $$$$$$$$
Joe will fit right in. . . he's scummy enough to be a Republican.
I don't know know why this ultra-conservative right winger doesn't just join the party of NO.
He's already a member of their party based on his stance on most issues.
It is bad to see Mr Liberman go, but he is only appealing to his base. What was Democrats is now Lobbyist championing "Liberal and Republican" political campaigns in his area.
He had a close race last time and now he is trying to hang on like Mr Spector.....hmmm...changing signals in the game.
The difference is the Republicans never liked Mr Liberman and the Democrats are a move forgiving bunch when politicians switch parties.
Republicans have accomplished absolutley NOTHING!!! They've stooped so low how could any one with half a brain support them??!!
Well, Joe Lieberman will if he's paid enough ($$$$$)
Way to go Joe!!!
Palin, Cheney, Bush, Rush and now Joe!
Doing the Happy dance!
Well, Lieberman went from a Democrat to an Independent. Guess we all know what ticket he will run on next time. Remember the voters are watching and will not take kindly to contradiction. Don't be so sure the Republicans will welcome you with open arms.
Lieberman should just up and switch parties, or at least caucus with the republicans. I'm tired of his flip-flopping. Guess Harry Reid can't count on him to be the magic 60th vote in the Senate. HA-HA!
Sam Donaldson to Ronald Reagan, 1982: "Mr. President, in talking about the continuing recession tonight, you have blamed the mistakes of the past and you've blamed the Congress. Does any of the blame belong to you?"
Ronald Reagan: "Yes. Because for many years I was a Democrat."
P.S. My mom is an ignoramus.
CT needs to have a recall referendum to try and get rid of the bribe taker before he comes up for reelection where he'd likely lose. From Reagan to Bush2, the pubs have exported America and destroyed the middle class. A Lieberman ticket equals hot air and a stuffed bra. A Latino supporting anti-Latino pubs is an oxymoron. BTW, Ron Paul has a LOT of good points (surprising for a TX pub). Paul: US can't afford 700 bases in 130 countries and should leave Iraq & Afghanistan. Intel/law enforcement is best way to protect US, instead we blow trillions on lost cause other countries. USA First! World is second!