LIEberman on Palin: "Thank God she's not going to have to be president from day one."

[jefferson_dem]

Lieberman casts doubt on Palin's readiness
Posted: Friday, October 24, 2008 7:15 PM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: 2008, McCain, Obama, Palin

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
Check out this piece from the Stamford (CT) Advocate, particularly this line:

"...Lieberman Friday continued to stand by Republican John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate. But when asked by The Advocate if Palin is ready to be president from day one, Lieberman said 'thank God she's not going to have to be president from day one. McCain's going to be alive and well.'

He added, "Let's hope she never has to be ready because we hope McCain is elected and live out his term," Lieberman said. "But if, God forbid, an accident occurs or something of that kind, she'll be ready. She's had executive experience. She's smart. And she will have had on-the-job training." ...

"Some high-profile Republicans in recent weeks have publicly condemned McCain's choice of Palin as his running mate and also the tone of their nominee's campaign and its attacks on Obama's character. Lieberman would not do either Friday and at one point scolded reporters for asking him questions about the topic." ...

"Speaking of Obama directly, Lieberman said he might vote for him as president someday in the future, but specified the Democrat is 'less prepared' than McCain. He later says if McCain loses, he'll "do everything I can to be bringing people together across party lines to support the new president so he can succeed. What's at stake for our country is just too serious."

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/24/1591791.aspx

[ErinBerin84]

1. obligatory

"Say it aint so, Joe!"

[Ichingcarpenter]

obligatory

Keep talking JOE..... you just lost another committeee seat.

Fuck, Harry Reid needs to do something with him on the 5th of November

or step down.

[Bicoastal]

2. Joe the Jilted.

[nichomachus]

3. Doesn't this douchebag realize that no one cares what he says any more?

And after January 20th, no one in either party will want him. People on both sides detest turncoats once their usefulness is over.

[Two Sheds]

4. That's some really weak treason there, Joe

here's what you did:

1. You said that you would consider voting for Obama for president someday. Way to get in good with McCain.
2. You cast doubt on McCain's decision making ability by strongly implying that his "choice" for running mate isn't ready to be POTUS.
3. Worst of all, you said you "hope" McCain lives out his term. You just shined a bright light on his age and history of illness.

Is Lieberman pulling his patented sabotage b/c he's bitter over not being McCain's VP? Sounds like it. Palin is a disaster but at least she connects with the base of the GOP; Lieberman would have McCain polling in the low 30's right now.

[dgibby]

5. Does this asswipe realize she had supporters praying for McCain's "rapture"?

[sad sally]

6. Didn't Joe L. realize he was being burned when his ole' buddhy

John said that Sarah was the best vp candidate in a long long time. Guess McCain had a brain fart and forgot that his best bud Joe was the vp candidate back in 2000.