Lieberman's Maverick Stance
Longtime Democrat Backs Ally McCain; Social Views Differ
(Wall Street Journal) - In 2000, Sen. Joe Lieberman appeared before the Democratic National Convention as the nominee for vice president. Four years later, he competed for his party's presidential nomination.
But this summer, he won't be found at the Democratic convention. He will be with the Republicans, working for Sen. John McCain.
Sen. Lieberman's shift stems from his longstanding friendship with Sen. McCain, as well as his conviction that the U.S. must continue its military commitment in Iraq and his own uneasy relationship with the Democratic Party. In December, when he accepted Sen. Lieberman's endorsement, Sen. McCain cited their friendship as proof that people of opposing parties can work together.
(Wall Street Journal) - In 2000, Sen. Joe Lieberman appeared before the Democratic National Convention as the nominee for vice president. Four years later, he competed for his party's presidential nomination.
But this summer, he won't be found at the Democratic convention. He will be with the Republicans, working for Sen. John McCain.
Sen. Lieberman's shift stems from his longstanding friendship with Sen. McCain, as well as his conviction that the U.S. must continue its military commitment in Iraq and his own uneasy relationship with the Democratic Party. In December, when he accepted Sen. Lieberman's endorsement, Sen. McCain cited their friendship as proof that people of opposing parties can work together.
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