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In reply to the discussion: Lieberman tried to defeat Obama in 08, single handedly cut the public option & was CURRENTLY working to elect trump. [View all]elleng
(131,658 posts)29. Thanks, all, for posting such 'interesting' bits about former senator lieberman.
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themaguffin
Mar 27
OP
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 still have my campaign button from that election. I thought Lieberman was just OK and of course he was running
CTyankee
Mar 27
#65
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
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
I'm not a fan of any politician. I support those who need support and work with the Democratic Caucus.
brooklynite
Mar 28
#119
At the end of the day, Joe Lieberman's last act was actively working to defeat Joe Biden.
All Mixed Up
Mar 27
#37
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
The only thing I will miss about Joe Lieberman is Jon Stewart's "Droopy Dog as Joe" impression/voice
steelyboo
Mar 27
#66
Honestly, There Are Only One or Maybe Two Politicians I Would Prefer to Have Dead
The Roux Comes First
Mar 27
#82
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
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
Such a sad loserman. Joined those who mocked him. Supports worst loserman evah!
GreenWave
Mar 28
#101