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Hamlette

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123. it goes way back with Lieberman. Let's talk Cuba.

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 05:25 PM

Mar 28

When he ran for Senate the first time he did so to defeat a liberal republican in 1988 (yes, they did exist and he was more liberal than Lieberman). His name was Lowell Weicker and one of his big platforms was to normalize relations with Cuba. That was the issue of the campaign and Lieberman got the votes of conservative Republicans winning by just 10K votes.

No, I will never forget. I like Weicker. This was a time when there really were good people on both sides. Lieberman was not one of them.

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Lieberman tried to defeat Obama in 08, single handedly cut the public option & was CURRENTLY working to elect trump. [View all] themaguffin Mar 27 OP

He was a registered independent. No tears Emile Mar 27 #1

I can't help but think about how we'd be reacting senseandsensibility Mar 27 #2

Same here Rebl2 Mar 27 #10

Lieberman flipped because he lost the 2006 Democratic primary agingdem Mar 27 #19

Manchin at least has the excuse of representing a conservative state DBoon Mar 27 #58

Manchin was like that when Dukakis carried WV. carpetbagger Mar 28 #97

A Democrat could well win his seat if they ran on abortion rights and republicans taking away people's rights BComplex Mar 28 #109

I'm skeptical. carpetbagger Mar 29 #130

I still have my campaign button from that election. I thought Lieberman was just OK and of course he was running CTyankee Mar 27 #65

Did Gore no favor Newkophile65 Mar 28 #92

Welcome to DU, Newkophile65! calimary Mar 28 #100

He lost the South for Gore Captain Zero Mar 28 #102

Well, I guess we should focus on "he's gone. RIP" aspect. calimary Mar 28 #124

TBH, I had just moved on and found him quite forgettable. Obama was my main concern and I loved him (still do).... CTyankee Mar 28 #112

I always felt that he cost Gore the election. colorado_ufo Mar 28 #99

This Right Here Nutty Putty Mar 28 #104

Ditto elleng Mar 27 #21

Yeah, me too PatSeg Mar 27 #60

He was mad because he considered himself NanaCat Mar 28 #95

His last political act was attacking Schumer last week malaise Mar 27 #3

Ah! I knew I'd read about something he'd said recently, tanyev Mar 27 #7

Here malaise Mar 27 #8

Thank you. I had forgotten much of his despicable history. niyad Mar 28 #93

I missed Rebl2 Mar 27 #11

From the Politico obit: tanyev Mar 27 #13

My SIL BonnieJW Mar 27 #69

For Schumer's speech condemning Bibi malaise Mar 27 #14

A pretty rough attack as I recall. marble falls Mar 27 #27

Such a shame. dem4decades Mar 27 #59

RIP to a true POS, I guess. Sky Jewels Mar 27 #4

You shouldn't say anything about the dead unless it's good. TheBlackAdder Mar 27 #75

Beat me to it. Ray Bruns Mar 28 #106

Not to forget he came to Miami in 2000 to cozy up to the most extreme RW "exiles" who will never vote Dem. Marcus IM Mar 27 #5

You nailed it as always malaise Mar 27 #9

He also was leading the charge for moving on after the SC decision FHRRK Mar 27 #17

I guess I don't hate him, but I don't love him either. RIP nt Wounded Bear Mar 27 #6

K&R UTUSN Mar 27 #12

Putting what I wrote on another thread here about Joe... Raftergirl Mar 27 #15

That was my guess about him FHRRK Mar 27 #46

Yep. He didn't change. Raftergirl Mar 27 #55

gotta give him credit for dying today... its National Joe Day... bsiebs Mar 27 #16

Joe Lieberman was a good friend... appmanga Mar 27 #18

Also to the defense contractors mvd Mar 27 #25

I'll say something nice: Sky Jewels Mar 27 #20

As I said before ColinC Mar 27 #22

In the same sense that the bubonic plague left a legacy. Sky Jewels Mar 27 #24

That's harsh ColinC Mar 27 #28

... Sky Jewels Mar 27 #72

Joe Lieberman? paleotn Mar 27 #23

That was my original thought FHRRK Mar 27 #48

There was never a majority (absent Lieberman) for a public option... brooklynite Mar 27 #26

and after all that conservative Joe flipped to Independent. Emile Mar 27 #32

And we don't like Independents? brooklynite Mar 28 #117

We like some independents. I didn't Emile Mar 28 #118

I'm not a fan of any politician. I support those who need support and work with the Democratic Caucus. brooklynite Mar 28 #119

We don't like the rat fuckers. Voltaire2 Mar 28 #126

At the end of the day, Joe Lieberman's last act was actively working to defeat Joe Biden. All Mixed Up Mar 27 #37

Key words: "absent Joe Lieberman". Lipstick on a pig. KPN Mar 28 #115

Ummm ... from an Obama stsffer ... KPN Mar 28 #120

Thanks, all, for posting such 'interesting' bits about former senator lieberman. elleng Mar 27 #29

Lost all respect 20 years ago. Gore made a poor choice for VP IMHO Evolve Dammit Mar 27 #30

I won't forget Jarqui Mar 27 #31

If you can't say something good about the dead... Mr.Bill Mar 27 #33

No tears for him, but I HAVE LOTS OF LABELS !! nt TeamProg Mar 27 #34

I mean did Al eve ask Lawton Chiles or Evan Bayh? LuvLoogie Mar 27 #35

After 2000, I never paid much attention to him I never got why Gore chose him in the 1st place. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 27 #36

It was thought Cha Mar 27 #45

OK ... I never realized that, but it makes sense when you say it FakeNoose Mar 27 #71

Yeah, but Al Gore miscalculated Cha Mar 27 #77

I'm pretty sure the main calculus was that Lieberman Sky Jewels Mar 27 #74

Thank you for posting this. kairos12 Mar 27 #38

He was a mixed bag bucolic_frolic Mar 27 #39

As a nation, we're better off without him Pototan Mar 27 #40

Don't forget his lobbying to be the FBI director under Trump. All Mixed Up Mar 27 #41

Oh! Didn't know that. Yuck electric_blue68 Mar 28 #90

Agreed samsingh Mar 27 #42

Yeah.. and Cha Mar 27 #43

No tears here KT2000 Mar 27 #44

As ascribed to the venerable Bette Davis: no_hypocrisy Mar 27 #47

Two words... Grumpy Old Guy Mar 27 #49

Don't worry... dchill Mar 27 #50

I just told my wife he died, and she said "who"? D23MIURG23 Mar 27 #51

Can't figure him out. AverageOldGuy Mar 27 #52

Sarah Palin has spoken. All Mixed Up Mar 27 #53

Sarah Who? NonPC Mar 27 #78

ROFLMAO! FHRRK Mar 27 #84

One less vote for the asshole mountain grammy Mar 27 #54

So long Joementum Loserman Hassler Mar 27 #56

He was an obvious opportunist and MOMFUDSKI Mar 27 #57

Working to elect Traitor Trump? RussBLib Mar 27 #61

yeah fuck that bastard gopiscrap Mar 27 #62

When I heard he died I was thinking good ! kimbutgar Mar 27 #63

Max Baucus didn't have a hand in the Public Option cut? maxsolomon Mar 27 #64

The only thing I will miss about Joe Lieberman is Jon Stewart's "Droopy Dog as Joe" impression/voice steelyboo Mar 27 #66

The Democratic Party was such a f'n mess d_b Mar 27 #67

I personally feel that Lieberman betrayed America ffr Mar 27 #68

he sold out his country for money SouthernDem4ever Mar 27 #70

Something I cannot forgive! grockri Mar 27 #73

Not to mention, it would have saved lives. Sky Jewels Mar 27 #80

i have to bury lieberfuckenputz now. darn. pansypoo53219 Mar 27 #76

AND he did not thank me and my husband for our hospitality. barbaraann Mar 27 #79

Public Option and Medicare Age to 55 bmichaelh Mar 27 #81

Honestly, There Are Only One or Maybe Two Politicians I Would Prefer to Have Dead The Roux Comes First Mar 27 #82

so he's dead? oh no! orleans Mar 27 #83

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 27 #85

His first Senate campaign was sponsored by conservative The Wizard Mar 28 #86

Yes. Democrats won the seat but replaced Lowell with a far more conservative senator. All Mixed Up Mar 28 #87

On balance, he did not make the world a better place. We are all supposed to do that. Earth-shine Mar 28 #88

Lieberman also stoped Medicare age reduction to 55 airplaneman Mar 28 #89

And it made a difference in my life savings MurrayDelph Mar 28 #121

I feel for you - I was well aware that this was going to affect a lot of people in a very negative way. airplaneman Mar 28 #125

Joe Lieberman was a greedy, corrupt, selfish, sadistic, amoral piece of shit. dalton99a Mar 28 #91

Honestly? Until I read about him and "no labels" here recently, if I gave niyad Mar 28 #94

Couldn't Stand Him HandmaidsTaleUntold Mar 28 #96

I remember him and they aren't good memories. GoodRaisin Mar 28 #98

Such a sad loserman. Joined those who mocked him. Supports worst loserman evah! GreenWave Mar 28 #101

finding the vitriol for old Joe a bit amusing considering KG Mar 28 #103

Zero respect for Liarman! lark Mar 28 #105

Yep, he was a piece of shit Mysterian Mar 28 #107

NO respect for this POS BlueMTexpat Mar 28 #108

Sorry, but I'm all out of shits to give about that guy. MadMike47 Mar 28 #110

Maybe so, but if I ever find myself at his grave MurrayDelph Mar 28 #122

Lieberman was a traitor to the Democratic Party, and all Democratic voters. Martin68 Mar 28 #111

Lieberman was Mat Gaetz before mat Gaetz. Anything for relevancy. lindysalsagal Mar 28 #113

Lieberman tried to defeat Al Gore in 2000. LisaM Mar 28 #114

Hope he rots tbh budkin Mar 28 #116

it goes way back with Lieberman. Let's talk Cuba. Hamlette Mar 28 #123

to paraphrase Bette Davis when she learned of Joan Crawford's death... agingdem Mar 28 #127

I'm not respectful CanonRay Mar 28 #128

Probably Al Gore's Biggest Mistake in 2000 Seasider Mar 28 #129