More Joe

[filkertom]

I didn't want this to get lost in the previous thread. Joe Lieberman has just been getting more and more insane by the hour today. You can see video at Crooks and Liars of his big-money quote ("I have loyalties that are greater than those to my party") and his insane complaint that, basically, not enough Democrats will vote in the primary. The CNN Situation Room interview is almost eleven minutes, but take the time -- it's remarkable.

And beaucoup points to interviewer John King, who actually asked Lieberman real questions, e.g., the one at 5:45 -- "Why have parties, and why have primaries, if the candidates who may be backed by the establishment, but perhaps don't win the votes of the people who turn out on Primary Day can just take out 'insurance policies' and stay on the ballot even if they lose the primary? Why have a party then?"

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[wayward-va.livejournal.com]

What I can't get over is the stunning _lack_ of principle here. It's confirmation of the kind of mushy, indecisive, cowardly, CYA image that Republicans try to pin on Democrats all the time. If there was no other reason to vote against him that would be it. That when push comes to shove he's not liberal or moderate or even principled. He's just a whiny little brat who wants it both ways.

Joe Lieberman, stand up and be a man. If it's your party then support it; stay in the race and respect the result. If you truely have a 'higher loyalty' then honor that loyalty and get out.