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dem4decades

(11,948 posts)
3. I blame Liberman for Gore's loss in 2000. That prick wanted to appear presidential
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 08:55 AM
Jan 2020

So he played nice with Cheney during the debate instead of confronting him on his evil record.

I can't stand Joe Lieberman.

Baitball Blogger

(48,269 posts)
4. Another reason why many of us are wary of Democratic politicians who play nice
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 09:48 AM
Jan 2020

with the other side.

I can only wonder how everything would have changed if we had a loyal Democrat in that position during that time.

marybourg

(13,201 posts)
5. I blame Gore, for cynically choosing Lieberman.
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 10:05 AM
Jan 2020

If I knew at the time that Lieberman had the heart and soul of a Republican, surely Gore knew.

dem4decades

(11,948 posts)
7. At the time I thought he should have picked Bob Graham instead of Lieberman and locked up Florida.
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 10:55 AM
Jan 2020

JHB

(37,450 posts)
6. Even more, for saying the campaign wouldn't contest late absentee ballots in Florida
Thu Jan 2, 2020, 10:25 AM
Jan 2020

...and also to Gore for not countermanding it.

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