McCain-Lieberman a good ticket?
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FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
Joe Lieberman insists it's not going to happen – but people are talking. The former Democratic V.P. nominee – turned independent senator – is reportedly being vetted by John McCain as a potential running mate.
An adviser to McCain tells the Financial Times that McCain "loves Lieberman" and that he's on the short list because he has "never embarrassed anyone, never misspoken."
Some experts have called Lieberman a "near perfect pick" and say that McCain's choice of the Connecticut senator would be "game changing." Plus he would have a fact checker right down the hall at the White House, which in McCain's case would be invaluable.
Advantages to picking Lieberman include his calm temperament and his appeal to elderly Jewish voters in states like Florida. And Lieberman was already thoroughly vetted when he ran in 2000.
On the other hand, it's unlikely Lieberman would do much to shore up McCain's support among the Republican base – a group where some still don't trust him. Some say picking Lieberman could even cause a "revolt" among die-hard conservatives. Lieberman broke with the Democrats on the Iraq war – but has pretty much stuck with the party on all other issues.
One other thing: McCain is 71 and Lieberman is 66, which means the ticket would total 137. That means Barack Obama at age 47 could pick a running mate who is 89 years old and the Democratic ticket would still be younger.
Here’s my question to you: Would Joe Lieberman be a good pick for John McCain’s V.P.?
Interested to know which ones made it on air?
Dave from Missouri writes:
It would be the winning ticket. For McCain to put an independent as V.P. (of whom Al Gore once thought enough of to make him the number 2 guy on his ticket) would say a lot. A moderate Republican and a left-leaning Independent now that would be unbelievable. Now that is change we can all believe in!
Kenneth from Chadbourn, North Carolina writes:
Why not, Jack? Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis, I need all the laughs I can get.
Bob from Florida writes:
Jack, If McSame tags Lieberman as his veep, I am going to become a family of 20 illegal aliens so that I may vote against the ticket 21 times!
Aaron from Hawesville, Kentucky writes:
I don't think it would be in McCain's best interest. He would be smart to pick a conservative economist.
Alison writes:
McCain-Lieberman has been my (improbable) dream ticket for a long time! A campaign to elect two fiercely independent leaders is one for which I would proudly volunteer. In fact, I can't wait to get my bumper sticker!
Alyson writes:
I have voted Republican in every presidential election since 1991. I would enthusiastically support a McCain-Lieberman ticket as would many of my fellow Republicans.
Marcel writes:
Whatever gains McCain would get from the center by choosing Lieberman as his VP would be more than offset by the losses from the right. As an Obama supporter, I like the idea. I think it’s a great way to ensure an Obama victory.
Kevin writes:
The only thing that a McCain/Lieberman ticket would remind me of would be those two old guys in the balcony on the Muppet Show.
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This will once and for all find whether Lieberman is a republican in democrat clothing! It would be a good pick, yet losing pick to Obama!
It would be a mirror match and a definite losing ticket since both of them are blatant politicians of convenience.
Although the Lieb-man seems to have a better grasp of world geography and could help McCain in that respect.
Absolutely! It will be a marriage made in Heaven! Those two are just of the same mind so there would be no controversy between them. Considering their age and the fact that McCain and Cindi have already gotten past theirs and everyone has forgotten, I don't believe either of the two will be caught in a sex scandal. But if the pair is elected we will continue their arabic wars as long as they are in office.
Joe Lieberman used to be a democrat. Then he switched to Independent. Since I have no clue on where he stands on the issues i think he would be perfect for McCain who also has no idea where he stands on the issues.
Yes!!There both low life turncoats.
Jack, I think he would be a great choice, that should piss the republican base off. The old man and the turn coat. Maybe Zell Miller could be there press secretary. Connie from Indiana
McCain-Lieberman is a GREAT ticket–for Democrats.
Only if you want someone who is useless and a suck up as the VP. Then this is a perfect ticket.
Of course, McCain is going to need someone to help him get the facts straight. But then again, he has his mama and Cindy by his side to whisper in his ear when he goofs up.
Yuck. A good pick if McCain wants to risk losing. It would not only alienate his base, but it would terribly annoy the many Dems who might cross over and vote for him.
He can certainly do better than this; Gen Powell should be his first pick.
at least Lieberman can help McCain whenever he forgets something again
I've long thought that McCain was a horrible choice for any political office, and that it couldn't get any worse. But, McCain (war) and Liberman (Israel) would keep us in the Middle East until doomsday.
no because he would be seen as the ultimate flip flopper. one who cannot make up his mind about which party he supports. either way it did not help al gore it will not help mcshame.
Yes I would like a ticket where the VP is courageous enough to interrupt McShame everytime he makes a stupid mistake of confusing Al-qaida with Iraqi terrorists or seems to have lost in the "Iraqi-Pakistan border"
Only if you enjoy war.
yes jack and there convention could be sponcerd by depends
Would Lieberman make a good president? I don't think so.
Yes. If your eager for our war with Iran, it's perfect.
Ed Reed
Port Aransas, TX
Two sneaky old dudes who can lead each other to the bathroom. Never know when one of them will need help finding his way.
Perfect, an old geezer (like me) who is stuck in the past and a turncoat.
did it work for Gore to have Lie-berman on his ticket?
No, but it sure would be great for the Democrats! It would help McCain further confuse, infuriate and diminish that peskey Republican base. As for Independents, a few might be garnered, but not as many as the Republican base will lose. Lieberman might as well to join the ranks of Zell Miller anyway.
Yuck. Gag. Ugh. I think those will pass the censors! McCain with ANYONE will not be getting my vote.
Picking Joe Lieberman would be good for the Democrats but I'm not so sure it would be a good choice for McCain. Two, old men in the Whitehouse (and a third in the Situation Room) doesn't constitute the drastic, radical change that we so desperately need in this country. Besides, who wants a running mate that changes direction when he couldn't get elected during his last primary bid. That would make the McCain ticket, the Flip-Flop ticket.
Well Jack at least it would give them a combined life experience of over 140 years and both could relate to what life was like in the '40s.
Also maybe Lieberman could help John with his geography and secular deficiences but the Republicans would likely reject this combination as Joe is likely far to intelligent for their tastes if you take into account both Bush's and McCain's scholarly achievements.
They deserve each other–both were once principled politicians, now they are both Rovian Repubicans–I hope he does choose Lieberman–it will hopefully ensure the loss McCain deserves. Seen his recent ad blaming Obama for gas prices–despicable, decietful, and typical Rove.
It'll help him just as much as it helped Al Gore - he'll lose.
He is better than all the GOP's candidates. But McCain's best chance to win is to have Al Gore or Hillary as his V.P. If he picks anyone else, it should be a landslide victory for Obama!
Yeah, they are both flip flops. Ask Al how he was on the ticket?
Wildwood Crest, NJ
God forbid, no. A double yawner at campaign speeches.
It's a perfect ticket for the republicans. Two flip-flopping hypocrits who certainly deserve each other.!
Senator John "Dr. Evil" McCain should pick "Mini – Me" as his running mate. Then they could ruin I mean rule the world.
Seriously, the only partner that could make John McCain a credible choice is Barack Obama but you would have to reverse the ticket.
I think McCain and Lieberman would make a great ticket. With these two together the McCain campaigns message can become even more jumbled up and confusing.
Ite all depends on how bad you want to win Connecticutt. Go for it, John.
Yes Jack, as an Obama supporter I think it's perfect.
It's great for Democrats – it would put Lieberman in the GOP where he belongs with McCain and all the other warmongers.
thousand oaks ca
I think Lieberman would be a disastrous pick for McCain (maybe he could announce him tomorrow?). While he might appeal to a number of independent voters, I think he'll alienate the die-hard GOP loyalists and conservatives, especially in light of his recent contribution to the DSCC.
Paris Hilton would be a good fit with the Washington celebrity John McCain.
If he wants to lose the Republican base. Sure. Lieberman is too progressive on social issues. It is a sure failed ticket and I hope he chooses him.
Are you kidding me? That would be political suicide for Johnny Mac!
First, one of the most boring, uninspiring speakers running for Pres., and now you suggest THE most boring, monotone, 'put-me-to-sleep', panzy-a$$ed speakers/Senator of the whole bunch to be his VP? Lieberman or Lindsey Graham are 2 of Mac's biggest Klingons, and I wouldn't want either one for VP!
No, Jack - for the age reason only, for he has the ability to work faithfully for our country, as he has in the past. Many worry about McCain's advanced age, and to have a running mate also advanced in years may scare voters away who may be needed to elect the GOP candidate.
Lieberman is a great choice for McCain's VP. He's done a great job standing by John McCain and whispering in his ear correcting him. The two of them would be the greatest show on earth.
Please Jack. I know Senator McSame needs someone to correct him each time he makes an unforced verbal error but I can no longer stand the sight of Senator Lieberman having to whisper into his deaf old ears
Jack, wouldn't having two frauds on the same ticket be a little unbalanced?
McCain and Lieberman= Landslide victory for Obama.
Maybe not but they sure would make a great movie, Boring and Boringer. I can see it now...audience falling asleep to the dulcet tones of McCain and Lieberman on the big screen...Yawn, I think I'll take my afternoon nap now.
Is this a serious question Jack? When ever I hear either one of them speak I go into a coma. Obama would love it. I'm pretty sure we'd be talking landslide for the other side.
Yeah Jack, Dumb and Dumber...that's the ticket! Nothing beats two old trigger-happy Warmongers on the road to nuclear war. I like it!
As a VP pick, Joe didn't do much to help Gore get elected in 2000. I doubt that he would make much difference for McCains chances, which are slim and none to begin with.
Will "you people" in the media please STOP bringing up Lieberman as some kind of God-Send who should be put on every presidential ticket from now until doomsday! Am I missing something here? What is so great about this pale, low-key Senator that everyone is so crazy about? If I were a dictator in a dangerous third world nation, Lieberman is the LAST person I would be afraid of!
Mark
OKC
It's a terrific choice. With Lieberman at his side McCain may finally learn the difference between "Shia" and "Sunni".
If he adds Paris Hilton to the team, he might even learn how to use the Internet!
I am not voting for McBush, but why would he want another one who lives in the past to be his VP?
No. Not at all. That would be the blind leading the blind old and stupid.
If McCain picked Lieberman as a VP Obama and team could stop campaigning and start measuring the oval office windows for new drapes.
They deserve each other.
As a former Democrat, turned Independent and now brown-nosing the Republicans, he doesn't really appeal to anyone. That would make him an excellent VP choice in my book. Besides, if McCain wins, God forbid, he will be there daily to whisper the correct information into John's ear.
It doesn't matter to me if he would choose Paris Hilton or Britney Spears. Because I'm not voting for him.
McCain needs a young Republican not an old Democrat as his running mate
Joe Lieberman while he was a democrat was thought to be good pick as V.P. We know it didn’t help. Now being independent and as a labeled strong supporter of Iraq war, will he help the rival Republican Party? Obama got presumably the Democratic Party nomination by being strong against the war. He got support of more than 18 million voters. American people are right by showing their feeling against the war. It has caused a loss of more than four thousand American soldiers, loss of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi lives, waste of hundreds of billions of tax money, and not less important so much mess in their daily lives. The Americans will continue to be right by showing their feeling against the people who supported the Iraq war on November 4th election.
Shafi Alam
Austin, Texas
Now Tokyo, Japan
I think this is an outstanding choice. With McCain and Lieberman on the same ticket....... Obama has NO problem winning the election.
The Republican base doesn't like McCain and the Democratic base doesn't like Lieberman. I can't think of a better match.
You Betcha -
They deserve each other - And If they are Elected, the American people deserve them –
Knoxville
Sure! Since I'm voting for Obama. Lieberman is the ultimate flip-flopper. He went from Democrat to Independent to pseudo-Republican. That works fine for me!
Please keep me from gagging.
No!No!No!No! Lieberman is a great back-room guy,but image-wise, is a loser.
Jack – Lieberman brings nothing to John McCain. McCain needs someone younger and from a vote rich state like Florida. Plus, does anyone think McCain could last 8 years? Lieberman is a yes man for war, yeterdays news.
Lieberman is a totally self-centered jerk. It is amazing he wasn't always a Republican because he has the typical GOP style – arrogant and incompetent. Sure, he's perfect for McCain.
I think it would be a great match Jack!
They could both slither across the country together!
why not Jack? Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis, I need all the laughs I can get.
Kenneth Chadbourn N.C.
When I see the two of them together, I have a hard time telling them apart....they look alike, sound alike and both don't appear to have a clue as to what this country really needs is change....not more of the same....kinda like double vision without my bifocals.
I think it would be a good move from McCain, but it would make Lieberman look like a traitor. I don't see how Lieberman wants to join someone who shares president Bush's ideas. They were both wrong about Iraq, just to mention one issue, and acted without hesitation. Now, I don't want to excuse Russia but, Bush and McCain have no shame to ask them to leave Georgia because they're been dissproportionate?
Jack, McCain and Lieberman would cure insomnia in this country. I don’t know if it would do anything other than that.
I think McCain will choose someone younger. But the two wiil agree on their beliefs. From Government spending and social issues. It won't be Lieberman.
Jack
Perfect !!!!! He can remind McBush Jr. when he makes a mistake. Boy, we'll have the busiest VP ever !!!!
4 more wars, 4 more wars (you all thought Bush's people were saying 4 more years – didn't you?).
Thanks,
Barbara
Jack, Are you serious? McCain is 71 and Lieberman is 66, That sounds like the "Geritol Gang" to me.
Wouldn't get much done with sleep aand sleepier in office. Having said that, Joe is a good info man when McBush forgets what he's talking about or gets lost in the facts, which is most of the time. Maybe Joe can tell better jokes and read the teleprompter better
Yeah, that's what McCain needs; a rich old white guy with the looks of skeletor and the personality of a radish. The only people in this country who still like Lieberman are the Connecticut voters. Liberals hate him because they feel abandoned, conservatives hate him because he's still a bit liberal, and moderates hate him because he claims to be both while being neither. Al Gore probably might have won in 2000 if it weren't for this stiff.
Now that would be interesting ticket. While I will be voting for Obama and whomever he chooses, a McCain/Lieberman ticket would be very tempting to independent and moderate Republicans and Democrats. Very interesting, indeed.
McCain & Mini Me – Perfect!
I think the most important aspect of picking a vp is that they are shorter than the president. This is "the" problem with Bush and Cheney. Cheney is taller and overshadows GW. Libberman is shorter than McCain so it seems to me he would be a good choice.
Yes, Benedict Arnold would be a great pick for Flip flopper John and besides that it doesn't matter to me I'm voting for the other guy.
Jack, that guy gives me the creeps. McCain should go for it. They'd be like two peas in a pod.
Two Grumpy Old Men. It's time for fresh faces.
I don't know about McCain picking "The Lieberweasel" as his VP BUT in ANY case IF the Democrates can get close to a "supermajority" in the Senate, he should be stripped of ALL power after the election. he's the most disgusting traitor since Benedict Arnold and hopefully a "McSame-Lieberweasel" Republican ticket will lose HUGE in November.
No, because they both look to be about the same age. I would be really worried if his running mate was anywhere near his age. There are only two positives as I see it if he were to pick him is (1) Lieberman could correct Senator McCain on his misspeaks if were with him at all time and (2) picking him should help the Democrats to win.
You must be kidding, those two are also in the group from Washington DC that need to be replaced. Neither of them have acted in the best interest of this country. They have both acted and reacted in the best interest of thier political careers. They are both war mongers, and if they were in power now I fear we would be fighting Russia or Iran right now or very soon. This country has made enough mistakes lately and we need to regroup, refocus, clean up our own house then and only then take a look at helping other countries resolve issues that effect them and the world as a whole. You notice I said help, no more wars, we can not as a country or world continue to toss bombs back and forth. We must learn to live in peace and harmony, respecting each others difference and helping each other resolve conflicts with our neighbors with out killing off thousands upon thousands of innocent people.
Oh PLEASE – NOOOO!! They look like twins!
Did you know that Lieberman called the paris/brittany ad "CUTE"?? He really makes no more good sense than McCain.
So, since I'm for Obama, maybe it would be a good thing for McCain to choose Joe!
It's a great ticket! These two men have a lot in common, such as being unable to decide what side they are on and trying to pander to the independents with no regard for the Republican base. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me.
Yes, PULLESSE !!! He would have a lot of weight to throw around, however it would hang around McCains neck. He couldn't even help to insure votes in his home state, let alone across the nation. He is a hawk in sheeps clothing, but most people already know that, so yes please. pick Liebermann.....
Yes.
Geri – Mead, OK
I hope they run together. That ticket would be a sure loser, let em run.
Its perfect, because if this world really is as messed up as it seems, and those two buffoons get elected, they can both take days off (or months or years like W. did) together and leave those two old gas bags from the muppets in charge and no one would know the difference. heck, why don't those two just run in place of them??
Jack, He's and ethical and honorable man, but McCain needs someone who will generate more excitement.
Jack: Joe Lieberman as McCain's running mate.........Wimpy did add some humor to Popye.
Lieberman would be a good pick to be a "heartbeat away"; providing he knows CPR.
Yeah Jack, Dumb and Dumber...that's the ticket! Nothing beats two old trigger-happy Warmongers on the road to nuclear war. I like it!
Lieberman would be a bad move for sure. I'd vote for the ticket, but would vote for it anyway since anything is better than that stuffed suit called Obama. Unfortunately Americans are hung up on Mormons and Jews...if McCain put Lieberman on the ticket he would lose for sure.
Since it worked so well for Gore, Lieberman can set a record for losing the Vice Presidency for two parties.
That would be a GREAT ticket, Jack... for the DEMOCRATS! Lieberman has the honor and integrity of a wet noodle. He's not who I'd pick for MY wingman and I doubt that many other Americans would. The only other sure-looser choice McCain could make would be Connie Rice.
He is two faced enough. He is not loyal to the Democrat party anymore and is acting more Republican as a back stabber so why not.
Turncoat Joe is the perfect running mate for McCain.
That way McCain will be sure to lose.
No matter who McCajn picks as his partner, if elected we will have four more years of poor leadership as we have had in the past twenty years. We will be one step closer to complete failure as a country.
Both are war hawks who have already affirmed their allegiance to constant war.
We need a reprieve from this mania.
No! No! No! to the 'military-industrial complex'.
Bernie
Lowell, MA
I'd love to see it. That just might put Obama over the top.
Sure. Joe has experience as a loser. Tell McCain to pick Romney as his VP and he 'might' have a chance of winning.
nope..lieberman didn't do anything for al gore so i won't help mccain to win either.lieberman has changed his tune since the last election.remember the movie from HBO- "recount"?.
They make a swell couple. They can ride off into the sunset together looking for nursing homes to preside over when they lose the election in November.
McCain/Lieberman would be a great ticket for the Democrats to run against. Both of them are war mongers and will lead this country into more unnecessary wars. Besides, McCain gets all his cues from Lieberman. Lieberman should be kicked out of the Democratic Party ASAP!
I'm confused, Jack. Are these two different people?
No. McCain would be better off picking his nose, than selecting Liberman.
Perfect match McCain & Lieberman, the odd couple. Which one is the neat freak. Ms. Budd for first lady and the Lawrence Welk Band playing Happy Days Are Here again at the innaugural ball.....
Two old white hair dudes, OMG, Jack, Dah.
Paris Hilton for President!!!
What a team little hope and no hope! On second thought Lieberman is likely the only person McCain could choose who wouldn't be a Bush/Cheney crony but then people would be left wondering who will out live who.
This is a Dream Ticket. For the Democratic Party.
Not if he wants to win. He really needs someone that can attract younger voters. I don't care for Obama or McCain so their choice for a running mate could decide my vote.
I don't expect you to put this on the air (or maybe even on the website) but here goes:
For the sort of person who will never vote for an African-American man for President, the prospect of voting for a Jewish man for heartbeat-away-from-President is just as unpalatable. And Sen. McCain needs all the votes he can get, whether they come for the right reasons or the wrong ones, so he won't take the risk with Sen. Lieberman.
Why not? They've both fip-flopped on their core beliefs, it seems like the perfect GOP ticket.
It might be interesting. In a couple of years, they could be scooting around the Whitehouse in matching Rascals.
Well jack who else will be there to whisper in mccains ear when hes confused????
Whenever I need a good laugh I turn to Jack's file. This topic is the best yet.. Whoever thought up the idea of Leiberman for VP sure hit upon a good subject. I know nothing about Leiberman but the two do look like twins.
Jack
How many times is Joe Lieberman going to resurface ? If John McCain has any chance at all it will not be with Lieberman, it will have to be with Romney.
Joe Lieberman will do whatever it takes to protect his Connecticut constituents from the evil nuclear intentions of Iran even if it causes the closure of the Straits of Hormuz and the further decline of the American economy. Mc Cain can show his willingness to reach across the isle for the sake of government unity by selecting Lieberman to be his Vice President or he can appoint him to be Secretary of Defense if he's elected. Lieberman's inclusion in a possible McCain administration is almost a guarantee of military conflict with Iran.
Actually, they'd make a good comedy act.
John McCain could make an absurd remark: Joe would be there to correct him. This team would generate as many laughs as an Edgar Bergen or another one of the comics who propped a marionette on his arm.
Bernie
Lowell, MA
Joe makes me sick, a complete and utter sell out. No body wanted him so he had to change parties. I hope they are a ticket, so they can lose!
John McCain would be in a dilema, he would have a Demapublican as a VP (you know the ones who give the Democratic Party $115,000).
John would have to talk to McBusch and ask him if it was OK to have 2 old white haired wrinkly men on the ticket, mind you they could remind each other about what they have forgotten or not. And another real plus for the Repugs is that they most certainly will fool the young voters, in fact the yougnsters won't be able to tell which wrinkle is the real "JOHN". Leib will be happy to have the "JOHN" to remind him which day it is, a DEM DAY or a REPUG day.
I think it makes for a gay OLD time.
Oh, and by the way it is good to note that they will have aides to keep them on schedule and not playing with the Buffalo Chips to long.
I applaud Eric of Toronto only for his honesty. Unfortunately, there are many who think the way he does and will not admit their bias, but would also rather sacrifice the country and vote for a warmonger who would go to war with Iran and possibly every other country (because that is the only thing McShame knows about is war) and loves joking about bombing Iran. Don't be fooled by his words, if he teams up with Lieberman, you can bet every country not in step with Israel will be at risk. Wonder why Eric cares since he chooses to live in Canada any way.
Jack,
It would not be a good ticket. Lieberman is not an exciting speaker and would cause the right-wing of the Republcan party to revolt at the Republican Convention in Minnesota. VP nominees must be comfortable attacking the other party's nominee, something which Lieberman is not. Also, let's not forget that abysmal debate performance Lieberman put up in 2000 against Dick Cheney.
Rich old white men have been running this country into the ground for many years. Last thing we need is two more rich old white men continuing in this grand tradition.
We need a YOUNG President and a YOUNG VP. Barack Obama and Evan Bayh sound like a great combination to me.
Lowell Weicker was a former Ct Republican Senator who was defeated by Lieberman in 1988. He then ran for Governer as an Independent and won. He signed into law a state income tax for CT . Lieberman was defeated in his last primary and ran and won as an Independent. Do I dectect a trend. A "Republican" raising taxes. A "Democrate " supporting war. If you lose your party's support, run as an independent and stick it to your constituents when they're stupid enough to re-elect you. The message is: I'm a turncoat, what did you expect?(when I stick it to you.)
I fererenty hope McCain selects Lieberman as his VP
An old fool and a party turn-coat, both war hawks? Perfect.
Joe has demonstrated that he can lose a vice-presidential race before. He's free to do it again. McCain doesn't need that kind of help. Joe has the charisma of a bowl of jello. He's a hypocrite; imagine being a member of the generally peace-loving jewish faith who loves war and all that goes with it.
And remember....Joe gave up being a democrat during the Bush years. That alone says a lot. He's no independent, either. He's been following McCain around like a lost puppy.
I want my elected representatives and executives to be people who can stand on their own two feet!
Their bumper stickers can read "Grumpy Old Men '08"
perfect. the twins, McCain's seeing eye dog, one could lead the other off the cliff.
Jack,
Let's see. Pairing a former self-proclaimed maverick now Neo-Con lacky with a former Democrat, then former self proclaimed Independent who was really a back room Republican, but is now a right-wing member of the Israeli Likud party. Only someone who has had too much of Cindi's beer could come up with this dream team.
The funniest thing about this suggestion is McCain, Lieberman, their Neo-Con friends, and the Israelis probably think it's a good idea! Why the good people of Connecticut haven't moved to impeach their turncoat Senator is beyond me.
Ron
Washington, Pa.
Have you watch that movie called bucket list, well this two are on the last leg of political lifes, let them have fun now, because the fun will end come Nov 08 and, as for Lieberman his days are number as politician and always on losing side,after McCain can have more time answering that 3 o'clock phone call.
Good choice. It's been my choice from the beginning. Now, if they could win the election.
II would prefer Dick Cheney.
Ray Kinserlow
Lubbock, Texas
I'll take any ticket except Obama! Much rather sacrifice 4 more years of the same (or a little better) than going worse with the rookie senator, specially now that it seems more wars are coming!
Florida
I guess he would be a wonderful pick if for those hoping that we have a woman in the White House..Speaker of theHouse Nancy Pelosi!
This ticket would surely hand it to Obama. I only wish Gore had not have picked him back in 2000 (of course, Gore should have been president as we all know who really won!) Do you think all those southerner rednecks and southern evangelicals would vote for a Jew as VP? I grew up in the south (Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama)and I know that things have not changed down there, regardless of what you hear. I see it every time I visit relatives there. Of course, they don't want Obama as president, either.
A flip-flopping president matched with a flip-flopping vice president, seems like a match made in Heaven to me
Just what would a Lieberman, McCain ticket be good for? Oh yeah, lets stay in Iraq another 100 years. The US of A will really be bankrupt. Oh joy!
Al Gore called, he wants his failed campaign back.
Lieberman lost my respect when the best an "independent" could do was support a lackluster, temperamental, worn out Republican. That he's even being considered is a great commentary on the state of the Republican party. If they were strong with sound principles and ideas, they could find an attractive candidate in their own ranks. I'm voting for Obama and feel McCain/Lieberman would make a fine losing team.
...even my Jewish friends don't like Lieberman!
It's a great ticket for the Democrats. Wow, talk about an ad for fiip flops! First list some of the positions that McCain has taken both sides on (over 30 that I can think of) and then add Lieberman. The line would be "Joe used to be a Democrat, before he started cozying up to Bush and the Radical Right". First show a picture of Gore and Lieberman at the 2000 convention, then cut to a picture of Bush kissing Joe, which fades to Bush and then to a combined face of Bush and McCain that Moveon has already. Over that combined face, voice over says "we can't afford 4 more years of John McSame".
Great pick because McCain needs him, you know, to advise him what state he is in (as in "state of mind".) And, of course, we could listen to Lieberman gush about being Jewish and picked as a VP but it ain't never gonna happen!
Jack, only if McCain wins because he will need Liberman they to remind him of everything he cannot remember. No one likes Liberman so yes... this will just make McCain less likeable than he already is.
Absolutly not, Mccain already has troubles with his own party's reluctant support. He is already know for reaching across party lines, therefore it eliminates any need for such a drastic choice. He must assure his party and strengthen his weakest issue: the economy. If not he will have weak party support and wil not be able to grab new votes from undecied voters.
Not good for republicans. Good for democrats. In other words, it will not favor McCain.
– Nuwan from Houston, TX
Joe Liberman would be a fine choice for Vice President for McCain. At least we know that Joe will follow McCain around if he gets elected and correct his goofs as they go. Sounds silly, but it might just work. McCain can hold the office and Liberman can hold the hand of John McCain.
Yes. Lets couple it with Obama / Colin Powell and we will have a really interesting mix to choose from!
Great Ticket for the GOP... then we could dislike the VP more than the President..
Well, I read on one of the political sites that Lieberman gave several hundred thousand dollars to the DNC to assist them in the elections this year. So I really doubt if McCain wants him. I really think that no person of substance will want to be McCain's VP. Have you noticed how some of them wince when he messes up so bad in his town hall meetings? the only one I can think that would willingly be VP would be Romney. Romney would be the VP for anybody at any time. Romney would even make a bad used car salesman.
Dear Jack
Can someone tell me exactly what Liberman is, democract or republicn or independent.
He seems to switch and side with who ever is winning.
These two willl go down in history as the boringest President and VP in history.
Frightning
Sure! They could call it the Cheech and Chong Go to Washington Show." Only problem though. Probably neither one of them knows who Cheech and Chong are.
This would be a winning ticket.....for the Dems.
Its a match made in heaven.... for Democrats
Shelley
SLC, UT
Grumpy old men o8
Now that is some funny s-
It would be really good...for Obama
Absolutely; another 1950's cold war world view is just what the ticket needs. The Russians are invading Georgia and half of MCain's supporters are already wondering when the Ruskie will hit the Florida border. These two are just the guys to beat back the red menace.
Lieberman would be a great pick for McCain's V.P. He'll advise McCain that he doesn't need to use the "Red" button against Russia because it's not "Atlanta, Georgia" that's under attack.
Jack,
No it would only increase THE CAMPAIN OF FEAR run by McCain so far. McCain needs to find himself and change his tactics to win. Liberman on the ticket will not make it a wining ticket. He would be better off with Paris Hilton to keep the "Old White Haired Dude" in line.
Paul
Round Rock, Texas
Lieberman is the reason I did not vote for Al Gore, he will certainly be the reason I would not vote in November. I am a Democrat, but cant stand Obama, and if McCain chooses Lieberman, this democrat will stay home!
Was the plan all along that Lieberman help screw up Gore's bid for President and then be rewarded in the end by the Republicans? I hate to buy into conspiracy theories. Linda in Woodbury, NJ
To ensure defeat, McCain should choose Lieberman. It can be called the fear ticket.
Neither one has it period!
Jack,
I hope it happens!
Ed
Woodbridge,Va.
Good match Jack! The blind leading the blind!!
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.
Jack:
Hell Yes! Then Joe Lieberman can be the first person to be Vice President on both major party's loosing ticket.
Yes. Liebermann, even at 66, remembers more details about the middle East than McCain has bothered to find out. At least, he hasn't been exposed to the official "information" bites Republicans write for their membership so they didn't have to bother to learn "facts" and just spout whatever information they are handed (i.e., Iran training Al Quida to fight in Iraq).
Barbara in Tennessee
Jack:
Forget it! McCain is already viewed suspiciously by the conservative base and picking Lieberman wouldn't help him any considering Lieberman still caucasses with, and in large part, votes with the Democrats. The conservatives would be in such an uproar that it could cost McCain the election. Oh, wait a minute – he may have already lost it with his ridiculous television ad strategy.
Jesse Curry
Circleville, Ohio
Jack
A resounding NO!!
These two, McCain and Liberman, do not equal ONE likeable personailty! And, I'm NOT an Obama fan.
No, even though Liberman is a traitor to his party, he still has a record of respect for women's rights, and gay rights. He is in favor of the rule of law and actually believes in our constitution.All these things make him inelegiable for a republican ticket.
Jack,
McCain would be foolish to choose Lieberman. It would result in a ticket that niether the base nor independents would find appealing. Further, both McCain and Lieberman fail to articulate their positions well. In other words, the result would be an entire ticket without the ability to effectively communicate AND inspire voters.
Let’s get this straight Jack. The combined ages of McCain and Lieberman is 137? All things being equal, that means Barack Obama can still put my 89 year old grandmother on his ticket. She can muster up the old blue-haired lady vote that Hillary so coveted, and when Obama becomes President, he can send her over to the Senate to beat them with her cane..especially those Senators reluctant to vote for his progressive policies. When she’s not chastising the “Millionaires Club” for not brushing their teeth or cleaning behind their ears, Granny can bake the little rugrats cookies. Barack and Granny in ‘08!
It would be the winning ticket. For McCain to put an independent as VP of which Al Gore once thought enough of to make him the number 2 guy on his ticket would say a lot. A moderate Republican and a left leaning Independent now that would be unbelievable. Now that is change we can all believe in!
OKay McCain here is your chance to prove your a real MAVERICK. Go ahead and pick Lieberman and help out the Democratics.
Vote wisely!
Absolutely, the are two peas in the same pod (Iraq) and the sooner they are sent back to their states the better!
It would help Mccain, every time that his staight talk is off. Joe could step up to help correct his misstatement. The Gop wants Clinton for VP to energize the base. The Dems. would really energize against Joe as the VP!
You mean Bush/Cheney lite ..... Sure hand November over to Obama and ?????
This is a great pick if you are a demacrat. If you are a republican this would be your worst nightmare. Lieberman is the ultimate flip flopper. If you want a complete brown noser, than he is the man. No one does brown nosing better than Joe Lieberman. If Americans were dumb enough to elect this ticket it would set our nation back 100 years at least. The same 100 years that McCain is talking about staying in Iraq.
Poor choice. Dan Quale would be better.
Jack,
I prefer McCain-Cafferty.
Glaser from Montana
McCain/Lieberman ticket is perfect.
2 mean old males in diapers
Lieberman would only double up the superiority factor in world events and true experience that McCain already holds. McCain can look elsewhere for someone that would help his weakness, charisma.
Steve above notes....."the result would be an entire ticket without the ability to effectively communicate AND inspire voters."
lets see.......look up the definition of OXYMORON.....the dictionary might have pictures of these two goofballs "inspiring" voters.
Have we fallen that far to think either McCain could inspire anyone besides a lobbyist with a sack of $100 bills?
I'm still waiting for someone to show me the difference between McCain and Bush
McCain could win with Romney or Hillary on the ticket
Other picks don't seem good enough to me
And, believe me, I don't know everything
but pretty darn close
McCain/Romney '08
McCain and Lieberman would love it, since they are so much alike. The rest of the country would feel like it was watching a grotesque incestuous affair.
Reminds me of the two old men who sat on the balcony during the Muppet Show!!!
Jack,
It would be a dream ticket – for the Democrats. Now that Lieberman donated more than $100K to the DSCC, putting him on the GOP ticket so he could be decimated by ads paid for by his own money would really put the reality-TV spin on this election that we've all been waiting for.
Brian
Moscow, Idaho
No! McCain is already out of touch with generations and people abroad, so why would you pick someone as old as Lieberman to be your VP. Also, Conservatives often argue that McCain is too liberal, so how do you think those concerns would be answered with Lieberman on the Ticket as well?
I'd like to say it's the dream ticket but I don't see the conservative Republicans going for it.
Lieberman's age is not really an issue as in the event of him having to lead the coutnry the presidency would actually become younger. McCain's is!
Indeed, a good pick for McCain as we watch the neoconservatives grasping at straws, albeitl no match to the Obama ticket.
No. Lieberman will be an awful pick. Don't forget, he and his support were dismal in his 04 primary run. He did not win squat or gain any traction whatsoever. He even got beat in Dem Senate race but switched to Independent to save his seat.
This after being Gore's running mate in '00. I believe he was picked by Gore solely to carry Florida which we all know how that turned out. He also was "too nice" in his debate with Cheney.
McCain's best pick would be Mitt Romney. Romney was a force in primaries and can muster the fundraising support.
Lieberman as a VP? Sure!
He would be the first VP candidate ever
who lost while running from both major parties
Great Pick. Then all they would have to do is make Lindsey Gramham Secretary of State and the Three Amigos could ride into the Sunset. Three little short guys with egos so big they could match Napoleon. And they have the same goals...take over the world by military force and continue taking care of K Street.
They would be a wonderful pair. They are both old and tired and out of touch with the 21st century and would try very hard to return us to the 20th century.
"I quess we'll need two scooters in the White House.
If anything else were needed to unite the Democrats, having Joe Lieberman defect to the Republican ticket would certainly do that. This would be a real plus for Obama
A McLieberman ticket would enflame the push for change, which everyone knows favors the Democratic platform.
Now Jack,
If the mood in America is 'Change' why on earth would we want to elect not just one but two 'whitehaired,wrinkley old dudes to the highest offices in the land. Not only would we get 4 more years
of the Bush/Rove agenda, we would also get a collective half century
of the same old politics these two old dudes have been practicing
for ever. Both try to paint themselves as mavericks, but they are really only showing their age and the fact that like many old people, they
are still trapped in the era of their youth, the 1960's
Having said that, I am going to go cash my social security check.
Jack, He did wonders for Al Gore!!!!
No, Mccain/Liberman is not a good ticket to me.
Bob in Omaha
Sure! Senator McCain is already doing terribly with conservatives. Go ahead and put an Independent on the ticket, I bet the hard core republicans will come out in droves.
It's a McCain pick, not a good pick or a bad pick, it's a McCain pick. It's moderate, across party lines, and a sure bet to make hard liners in both parties pull out their hair!
If McCain wants a truly good pick he needs a fellow Maverick who fights scandals, is patriotic, moraly conservative and environmentally friendly. Where can this wonderful man be found? He can't. He's a woman. The Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is not only a good pick, she should be THE pick. A mother of 5 with one son on his way to Iraq who supports offshore drilling while protecting the environment would bring the GOP into the 21st century. Lieberman may be a McCain pick, but Governor Palin would make 2008 the year of the Grand New Party!
I voted for Joe Lieberman in the Primary and for Senator last election. I have met him personaly. Since he has joined McCain at the hip, I would like to meet him again. This time it would be to hand him his recall notice.
Sure...great pick. Certainly better than the Mormon Romney or that naive youngster from Minnesota. Besides he will deliver the Jewish vote and is a trusted friend of McCain's.
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A resounding YES. They deserve each other.
Lieberman as the VP would signal that all McCain really cares about is perpetuating the war in Iraq and potentially expanding it into Iran. It's not that he doesn't have conservative positions on domestic issues, it's just that he doesn't really know much or care much about the economy, health care, poverty, Social Security, or education. Conservatives might be angry, but McCain has clearly demonstrated that on most issues he will simply defer to the far-right of his party.
No, No, and a big NO! McCain already has most conservatives feeling nervous. How would they react if McCain were to pick the man that was once on the Democratic ticket and came one iota away from being in Dick Cheney's position? Can you say President Obama?
David
Harrisonburg, VA
The republican base do not see McCain as loyal.
Lieberman is also not a party loyalist
I think they are perfect together.
I hope McCain chooses Lieberman!
He is a proven loser, did nothing positive for Gore in 2000.
And will not bring together the much needed Conservative base for McBush. Lieberman, what a traitor. He will never be fully welcomed back with the dems, in my book.
OBAMA '08!
They make a perfect match. Just like Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Can you pick which one is the idiot? Neither can I.
They actually make a pitiful pair. Both rejects from prior elections who want so desperately to be in the White House that one became a lap dog for the Republican Party and the other left one party in hope to be elected by another party and then aligning himself with a third party.
Yes! I can see the voters outside a Florida courtroom with signs saying McWar-Loserman.
I guess if you wanted to start your own road show like Howdy Doody Jack, I mean it seems to me McCain needs Liebermans hand up his back to move his lips and let him know the proper response to oh say, which country we are fighting!
Jack;
If McSame tags Leiberman as his Veep, I am going to become a family of 20 illegal aliens so that I may vote against the ticket 21 times!
Dear Mr. Cafferty,
Dave Gergen stated in one of his books that the worst thing that could happen to the Republican Party is that it become the party of a bunch of old white men marching in lock step or something along those lines.
Mr. Gergen was prescient. We're there.
With Best Regards,
Debbie Arrington
Kingsport, Tennessee
Please Democrats and Obama, pick Richardson for VP. He is the biggest idiot and empty suit I have ever seen in the guise of a politician. Play his interviews over and over. Talk about affirmative action. How does he continue to get air time?
Nick.
good idea...put mr wishy-washie on the ticket...thank-you from obama
HECK NO!!
We CAN NOT have this country being run by TWO OF THE OLDEST men in Washington.
They could BOTH have heart attacks at the SAME TIME!
Not to mention, that Leiberman is another WARMONGER.
But then again, if he picks the WORST one of the bunch, maybe people will realize that McCain and the like don't really care about the American people. They only care about keeping a war going.
If they choose a LOSER ticket, we may all win in the end.
It doesn't seem politically shrewd, but it would be a move that plays to the concepts of independence and political dialoguing rather than the current state of affairs which holds contrary political parties as teams which you must be wholly loyal to in order to succeed politically. If McCain believes his bread is buttered with independents then kudos for having the guts to pick the former Democratic candidate for VP, but he is going to anger a lot of the Right, probably more of them then he gains by picking a moderate. It is a sad day when it is uncouth to be the moderate candidate.
Not good...I still think Lieberman is a basic Democrat but would be good to be at the side of Senator McCain to offer corrections and give Cindy a rest.
Kay In Lincoln's Land
McCain and Lieberman on the same ticket? That would be perfect Jack...just perfect!!
Great match – Old and Older.....Dumb and Dumb.....pick one! If elected, we'll have to make sure there is a double ramp in the White House for them.
As a former (R) I must say Jack, if McCain really wants to win the general election he should pick someone a little younger and a little less like himself than Lieberman is, although Lieberman is "scandal free." What's sad is it seems the republicans are supporting McCain, somewhat, while saying to themselves, "I hope and pray he doesnt pick ME."
Liebermam would not be as good of pick as Paris Hilton or Ron Paul ,at least Ron Paul knows the problems of the country. Paris knows more than McCain. Either of these two are not flip floppers
a lotta good he did gore. i blame him for getting bush elected.
what a skank!
yeah McCain will need a ventriliquist.
Four Right Handed Politicians, ECK!
They will need to hold hands( or maybe more than hands) when they lose in November!
Jack I do not care if McCain names Lieberman as his VP choice. I still can't vote for him. The only freedom we still have left is our choice of beer and I do not need him doing a veto on my beer.
Bast choice for John McCain is George W. Bush. They are both alike in more ways than one. They both support the Iraq war and staying the course is most important so that the Iraqi's can have a much larger balance in their bank accounts.
oh wait, perfect matchup. he can help mccain lose!! that is my ideal partner.
i'll be cheering for obama and ?
Jack, this is, bar note, THE funniest commentary I have read so far on the Election.
THANK you for your dumb question.
It was worth every entry!!
PS Too bad you asked the running mate question for the Repubicans, because we were all really hoping for Lieberman.
(get it?)
NO Liberman does not know what side to be on his self. It depends on who he is talking to at the moment. God forbid if thats the only choice we have. Its bad enough I have to vote for McCain since Hillary is not in the race. I will stick to that.
Thanks
McWar and his cheerleader. How lovely.
This big hoop-la about choosing a VP running mate has really gotten out of hand.
Reminds me of many years ago how we all waited excitedly for the new cars to come out thinking we would realls see or get something to carry us into the future with excitement.
As ususal, it would be the same old models, but just different "paint" ...oops, make that "political party".
You mean Jimminy Cricket ???
McCain needs him more than his wife ...
he has the facts and he is a Democrat like McCain ....
McCain should surprise everyone and elect HRC
whoever he choses , would make him look the joke that he is
amen !
That would be a snoozer and end up being losers.
McCain -Lieberman what a GREAT ticket!!
Obama WINS all fifty states. GO McSame GO
Sure, why not; As Paris said, "old wrinkly white hair guy" why stop with one when you can have two? Bill, Petaluma, CA
Oh Yes! Please!
Roses are red violets are blue, competing with Obama, is something McCain just cant do.
Why John doesnt know this is a mystery to him too...
I could go on, but im afraid America does have a clue.
Obama 08!
Joe Lieberman would not be a bad choice to be McCain's Veep, but personally I believe Gov. Sarah Pallin of Alaska would be the best choice. She would help neutralize the "first black president" syndrome by being the "first woman vice-president" and syphon Hillary supporters from Obama, she would be appealing to conservatives, and, Jack, take a look at her picture, she is easy on the eyes. After having to look at Dick Cheney for eight years, we need a vice-president who brings a little more charm to the office. Okay, we need someone who can bring A LOT more charm to the office.
This would be absolutely fantastic! It would be the McCain campaign's biggest mistake so far, and that's including its slimy-and in some cases factually incorrect-ads.
Lieberman is a disgrace! I hope McCain does pick him so two old fools can go down in dramatic defeat!
Perfect. Two rejects from other parties come together to continue the Bush terms and ideas... Didn't work before and certianly with Senility just around the corner, it wont work now !
My God...Abbot & Costello
OBAMA is the Answer!
I am not sure it will be a good ticket or not but it will make it easier to vote against the McCain-Lieberman ticket. My problem is that if I vote against Obama, the barachnids lable me as racist and if I vote against (McCain) Lieberman, the Jewish lobby will label me as anti-semitic? May be I should vote for Ralph Nader eventhough I think he is even less qualified than BArack. At least I will be a anti-semitic racist. Guess, i just cannot be an intellectual that demads good solutions and exprience on delivering them. Any suggestions?
It would be a great ticket-for the Democrats. McCain's base is already unenthusiastic. Lieberman is not the most inspiring person in the world, and he's far from conservative in their eyes on most issues besides foreign policy. A McCain-Lieberman ticket would be a disaster for the Republicans. Bring it on.