Lieberman endorses Bush appointee for U.N. post

[Rose Siding]

NEW YORK - Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman on Monday endorsed controversial Bush appointee John Bolton for a permanent slot at the United Nations - putting him at odds once again with Democrats and his Senate colleague, Chris Dodd.

Dodd, D-Conn., is the leading critic of Bolton, the controversial envoy Bush sent to the U.N. on a temporary ambassadorship after Democrats and some key Republicans balked at nominating him.

"I see no reason not to be for Bolton," Lieberman told a meeting of the New York Daily News editorial board.

"Based on his capabilities - and now based on his performance - I believe Bolton is well-qualified," he said.

"I think he's been a good negotiator and a good spokesman. He deserves to have a vote. I think he deserves to be confirmed."

Bolton's recess appointment expires at the end of the year and he will need Senate approval to remain as U.N. ambassador.

Lieberman had not publicly taken a position on Bolton before.

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/mld/sanluisobispo/news/nation/15777665.htm

[AzDar]

1. Oh. Dear. God.....

:eyes:
This fool MUST go, good citizens of Connecticut!

[saltpoint]

2. This is why Lieberman is regarded as an asshole on liberal blogs.

[saigon68]

11. Who's your daddy

[saltpoint]

14. Dubya looks blissfully unconcerned about world events there in

that photo.

And Holy Joe is soakin' up the karma in the background.

The polls show a win for Joe in this one. I hope the polls are wrong. I like Ned Lamont and I can't stand Lieberman's fluid loyalties to our party.

I'd like to see Democrats in Connecticut vote unanimously for Lamont as an instruction to Lieberman and anyone else that when you play footsie with the Bush administration, there is a consequence.

[C_U_L8R]

3. great - elmer fudd endorses yosemite sam

[Beacho]

8. I'd say he's more like Droopy

But Fudd works too

Is there no (conn voters) who will rid us of this troublesome priest(of the Church of Neocons)?

[Patiod]

17. No, more like the Dad on "Alf"

Listen to them both and tell me they aren't the same guy

[malmapus]

23. I know what Droopy would say to that

"You know what? That makes me mad."

[Cha]

29. That's a great cartoon analogy..

too bad the lieman and bolton are so tragic for the Planet.

[BootinUp]

4. Seems like a ripe opportunity for Lamont

to take advantage of here.

[Double T]

5. Joe's TRUE rethuglican colors coming through..........

Joe can now be an official member of the loony bin with the other psychos.

[mac56]

6. How much more proof do the Joe apologists need?

Speaking strictly for myself, I only need to burn my hand once to know the stove is hot.

[Eugene]

7. Disappointed but not surprised.

With his wholehearted embrace of Bushism, Joe has completely crossed over.
He may still claim to be Democrat but he's a stronger Bush loyalist
than some Republicans.

If Lieberman wins in November, expect him to toe the Bush party line.

[against all enemies]

9. 38% of Dems in CT are still supporting Lieberman - Are they Stupid?

Why in hell would Democrats still endorse a Republican backed candidate? The new I'm sticking with Joe signs have popped up all over the place - Mostly on the lawns of Republican party members.

[humbled_opinion]

10. Joe always a DINO n/t

[bluestateguy]

12. If Democrats take the Senate, we should call for a outright vote on Bolton

So he can be rejected outright.

The reason for Lieberman's excessive (even by his standards) Bush butt kissing recently is that he relying on Connecticut Republicans to win, and he can't afford to alienate them by criticizing their Golden Boy.

[xchrom]

13. since lieberman can't be elected without republick party votes

of course he supports bolton.

[Edgewater_Joe]

15. Well, of COURSE He Does

Lieberman (Really an R) is still tounguing Dear Leader.

[Nite Owl]

16. And the dem leadership

really thinks he is going to caucus with the dems? This guy is going to bolt before he is sworn in again if he wins this, he won't give a damn about all the dems who voted for him his alligence is with the gop.

[Infinite Hope]

18. It's like he's...

taunting Democrats and testing them to see how much he can do and still maintain their support. This man should not be ahead in the polls after insulting Democrats time after time this election season.

[slackmaster]

19. Joe's mask is completely off now

I'm not surprised.

[femmedem]

30. Actually I am surprised.

Not that he supports Bolton, but that he announced it before the election. This was politically stupid. Lieberman cannot rely solely on hard core Republicans to get elected in CT. And this is a good way to lose Dems and Unaffiliateds.

He really, really doesn't know his constituents.

[K8-EEE]

20. Hey CT Voters WAKE THE HELL UP!

I cannot believe any of them are actually voting for Droopy Dawg!

[Norquist Nemesis]

21. He liked Bush's Justices picks, too

It doesn't suprise me one iota; it sickens me, but doesn't suprise me.

[stepnw1f]

22. once again... the Bush Whore! (nt)

[BlueStater]

24. How can any Democrat support this man?

He sure as hell isn't supporting the Democrats.

[wisteria]

25. This is his payback to the Repubs for their support. He also figures

most people don't know much about Bolton's past and the endorsement won't hurt him in any way.
He has gotten pathetic. He is going to be a thorn in the Dem's side even more if he get elected. Another kook, like Zell Miller.
I hope the Dem's win big enough in the senate that his vote isn't necessary for Dem initatives to pass and we can strip him of his leadership posts rendering him inefective.

What a disapointment he has turned out to be. This was the man who could of been our VP and even wanted to be president.

[geek tragedy]

26. This piece of crap might be a kingmaker in the next Senate.

If there are 50 Dems and 49 Reps, he can hold everyone hostage. Makes me sick.

[Tom Joad]

27. Extreme as one gets.

[6000eliot]

28. Assholes of a feather . . .

[Zhade]

31. Hey, all you lieberman supporters: FUCK YOU. WE WERE RIGHT.

You were wrong. There is no conceivable way you can defend this guy anymore.

We called this PNAC-enabling DLCer out looooooooooooooooooong ago. We were right about him, and we're right about the other DLCers. You, on the other hand, are out of touch and out of time.

It's time for the benchleys of the world to open their fucking eyes.

[Kurovski]

32. Sounds like a good move to get an infusion of campaign cash

from the Republican powers that be.

What a two-timing bum.

[democrank]

33. Just another shining example

of Joementum.

[Chulanowa]

34. He's cruising for the total war in the mideast vote

Sad to say there are probably plenty of democrats who are as eager to engage in complete war against Iran / Syria / Whoever as tthe Republicans are.

They are called Joepublicans.

[IndianaGreen]

35. Just count the number of Dems that voted for the Syria Accountability Act

and the recent similar resolution about Iran.

They are bought and paid by the Israel Lobby.

[leesa]

36. Yup. Joe works for Israel and Bolton will support Israel down the line.

There is no doubt who Joe supports. What is it called when you have pledged to uphold the Constitution of one country but your true allegiance is to another?

[Chulanowa]

37. A Mandate?

At least that's what Bsuh called it.