The McCain Thread

**Malice** · 01-10-2008, 10:42 AM

I find it funny, that Lieberman who was a Democrat, who is now "Independent" is publically backing McCain a Republican.

Man that pissed off a few Democrats.

Matt · 01-10-2008, 10:45 AM

In all honesty, it makes sense. The Democrats back doored him. He may not have ever been a real Democrat, but he was in their party and held a senate seat and they tried to oust him. That being said, I am suprised he didn't back Clinton. I know Liberman is big on media censorship and so is Hillary (one of the reasons I won't vote for her)

rdh007 · 01-10-2008, 10:48 AM

Lieberman is teh suxxors!!1!

(Did I say that right?)

Excel · 01-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Speaking of someone wanting to stay relevant...

**Malice** · 01-10-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rdh007

Lieberman is teh suxxors!!1!

(Did I say that right?)

Um, I hate AOL...

Matt · 01-10-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Excel

Speaking of someone wanting to stay relevant...

I know...Malice entirely ripped off my endorsement thread. He just can't handle that I am the rockstar moderator in these parts

The Senator · 01-10-2008, 10:52 AM

I am not a fan of Joe Lieberman. I wouldn't be surprised if he joins the Republican Party following the election.

**Malice** · 01-10-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I know...Malice entirely ripped off my endorsement thread. He just can't handle that I am the rockstar moderator in these parts

*snickers*
Darn you Matt and your little dog too!

Matt · 01-10-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jmanspice

I am not a fan of Joe Lieberman. I wouldn't be surprised if he joins the Republican Party following the election.

Y'know, if McCain wins the nomination, it honestly wouldn't suprise me to see him offer Lieberman the VP spot.

Matt · 01-10-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Malice

*snickers*
Darn you Matt and your little dog too!

Don't talk about Immortalfire that way!

Raiden · 01-10-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jmanspice

I am not a fan of Joe Lieberman. I wouldn't be surprised if he joins the Republican Party following the election.

I think he stays with the Democratic party because he has the seniority within the party's rank & file, whereas in GOP he'd considered to be a newcomer. However, Lieberman has disappointed me because the Dems did pick him as a VP nominee back in 2000, and he has sided alot with the GOP in the Congress (esp. his support for the Iraq war). It's no wonder his party was angry at him.

**Malice** · 01-10-2008, 11:08 AM

I love it honestly...F**K the parties imo...rep and demo

The Senator · 01-10-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Y'know, if McCain wins the nomination, it honestly wouldn't suprise me to see him offer Lieberman the VP spot.

Same here. I'm almost counting on it, actually.

**Malice** · 01-10-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Y'know, if McCain wins the nomination, it honestly wouldn't suprise me to see him offer Lieberman the VP spot.

I would be interested in that...
McCain and Lieberman are actually quite close friends...so that might realistically happen.

Matt · 01-10-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Malice

I love it honestly...F**K the parties imo...rep and demo

Amen to that

Matt · 01-10-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Malice

I would be interested in that...
McCain and Lieberman are actually quite close friends...so that might realistically happen.

It would actually be really interesting to watch. On one hand, McCain is already going to have enough trouble reaching out to his party's base. Then again, in many ways, Lieberman is more conservative than McCain. But McCain also has trouble reaching out to democrats...and I don't think Lieberman will help him. John Kerry on the other hand would probably clinche the presidency for him. But he told Kerry no, so I doubt Kerry would accept his offer.

The Senator · 01-10-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiden

I think he stays with the Democratic party because he has the seniority within the party's rank & file, whereas in GOP he'd considered to be a newcomer. However, Lieberman has disappointed me because the Dems did pick him as a VP nominee back in 2000, and he has sided alot with the GOP in the Congress (esp. his support for the Iraq war). It's no wonder his party was angry at him.

If the Democrats win a few more seats this year in the Senate, I have a strong feeling that the party is going to oust him from his role as chairman of the Homeland Security committee. If that happens, I have a gut feeling that he'll at least caucus with the Republican party.

In that case, I would expect the Republican Party to make a deal with him which would carry over his seniority. The Democrats did that when Jim Jeffords left the Republican Party in 2002, and it would give Lieberman no real reason to stay with the Democrats. If Lieberman does join the GOP, his transition will be highly publicized, and I bet the Republican Party will want to take advantage of it as much as they can.

Raiden · 01-10-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jmanspice

If the Democrats win a few more seats this year in the Senate, I have a strong feeling that the party is going to oust him from his role as chairman of the Homeland Security committee. If that happens, I have a gut feeling that he'll at least caucus with the Republican party.

In that case, I would expect the Republican Party to make a deal with him which would carry over his seniority. The Democrats did that when Jim Jeffords left the Republican Party in 2002, and it would give Lieberman no real reason to stay with the Democrats. If Lieberman does join the GOP, his transition will be highly publicized, and I bet the Republican Party will want to take advantage of it as much as they can.

I don't know if the Dems will let Lieberman got to the GOP. Despite their anger with him, it will create more trouble for them if he caucus with GOP. However, with his endorsement of McCain in this election, I think he might jump ship if McCain picks him to be his running mate. Of course, McCain will have to win GOP nomination first...

CorpusBlack · 01-10-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Malice

I would be interested in that...
McCain and Lieberman are actually quite close friends...so that might realistically happen.

It's funny how things can play out in politics. At this rate, nothing would surprise me.

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Originally Posted by Malice

I love it honestly...F**K the parties imo...rep and demo

*tips hat.

The Senator · 01-10-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiden

I don't know if the Dems will let Lieberman got to the GOP. Despite their anger with him, it will create more trouble for them if he caucus with GOP. However, with his endorsement of McCain in this election, I think he might jump ship if McCain picks him to be his running mate. Of course, McCain will have to win GOP nomination first...

If Lieberman becomes McCain's running mate, you can damn well bet that the Democratic leadership will kick him out of the party if McCain loses the election.

**Kelly** · 01-10-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I know...Malice entirely ripped off my endorsement thread. He just can't handle that I am the rockstar moderator in these parts

Wrongamundo!!!!!!!

**Kelly** · 01-10-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jmanspice

If Lieberman becomes McCain's running mate, you can damn well bet that the Democratic leadership will kick him out of the party if McCain loses the election.

Umm, Lieberman is an independent........he can do damn well what he pleases.......

With or Without the Democrats blessing....

CorpusBlack · 01-10-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kel

Umm, Lieberman is an independent........he can do damn well what he pleases.......

With or Without the Democrats blessing....

Which means he can kick the Democrats in the balls as many times as he wants from here on out.

**Kelly** · 01-10-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

It would actually be really interesting to watch. On one hand, McCain is already going to have enough trouble reaching out to his party's base. Then again, in many ways, Lieberman is more conservative than McCain. But McCain also has trouble reaching out to democrats...and I don't think Lieberman will help him. John Kerry on the other hand would probably clinche the presidency for him. But he told Kerry no, so I doubt Kerry would accept his offer.

The Republicans I know, like Lieberman........but yes, the staunch Republicans may have a problem with it.....the thing is............the staunch Republicans are just like the staunc Democrats.....they vote a straight party ticket......so that IMO won't be a real issue....

bell110 · 01-10-2008, 11:58 AM

Lieberman

I hate that guy.

View Poll Results: Who will be McCain's runningmate?
Mitt Romney (former Governor of Massachussets)	5	13.51%
Mike Huckabee (former Governor of Arkansas)	10	27.03%
Rudy Giuliani (former mayor New York)	2	5.41%
Charlie Christ (current governor of Florida)	1	2.70%
Fred Thompson (former US Senator of Tennessee)	0	0%
Condaleeza Rice (Secretary of State)	2	5.41%
Colin Powell (former Secretary of State)	0	0%
JC Watts (former Republican chairman of Republican House)	3	8.11%
Rob Portman (Director of Office of Management and Budget)	0	0%
Tim Pawlenty (Governor of Minnesota)	3	8.11%
Bobby Jindal (Governor of Lousiana)	0	0%
Mark Sanford (Governor of South Carolina)	0	0%
Lindsey Graham (US Senator of South Carolina)	2	5.41%
Sarah Palin (Governor of Alaska)	4	10.81%
Kay Hutchinson (US Senator of Texas)	1	2.70%
John Thune (US Senator of South Dakota)	0	0%
Haley Barbour (Governor of Mississippi)	0	0%
Marsha Blackburn (US Tenessee Representative)	0	0%
Joseph Lieberman (US Senator of Connecticut)	1	2.70%
Sonny Perdue (Governor of Georgia)	0	0%
George Allen (former US Senator of Virginia)	0	0%
Matt Blunt (Governor of Missouri)	0	0%
some other US Senator, congressman	1	2.70%
some other Governor	0	0%
some dark horse like Dick Cheney	2	5.41%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

01-10-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
Malice BMFH SHH! Administrator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,724	The McCain Thread I find it funny, that Lieberman who was a Democrat, who is now "Independent" is publically backing McCain a Republican. Man that pissed off a few Democrats. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I have no real signature. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

01-10-2008, 10:45 AM	#2
Matt The Man SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 73,949	Re: Lieberman backs McCain In all honesty, it makes sense. The Democrats back doored him. He may not have ever been a real Democrat, but he was in their party and held a senate seat and they tried to oust him. That being said, I am suprised he didn't back Clinton. I know Liberman is big on media censorship and so is Hillary (one of the reasons I won't vote for her)

01-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
rdh007 Brit Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Visiting the Pig Farm Posts: 8,503	Re: Lieberman backs McCain Lieberman is teh suxxors!!1! (Did I say that right?) __________________ Do you know what nemesis means?

01-10-2008, 10:49 AM	#4
Excel O-bama-ama-ama-ay-ay Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Places Posts: 19,470	Re: Lieberman backs McCain Speaking of someone wanting to stay relevant... __________________ If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place, Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change R.I.P. Heath

01-10-2008, 10:52 AM	#7
The Senator Banned User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,294	Re: Lieberman backs McCain I am not a fan of Joe Lieberman. I wouldn't be surprised if he joins the Republican Party following the election.

01-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#12
Malice BMFH SHH! Administrator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,724	Re: Lieberman backs McCain I love it honestly...F**K the parties imo...rep and demo __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I have no real signature. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

01-10-2008, 11:58 AM	#25
bell110 Drunk on Capitol Hill Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,023	Re: Lieberman backs McCain Lieberman I hate that guy.

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