Republican Lugar Calls Cheney's Criticism of Obama 'Unfair'

[Hissyspit]

Source: Bloomberg News

Republican Lugar Calls Cheney’s Criticism of Obama ‘Unfair’
January 09, 2010, 12:35 AM EST

By Viola Gienger
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Richard Lugar, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called President Barack Obama’s handling of recent terrorism threats “strong,” disputing former Vice President Dick Cheney’s criticism.

“It’s unfair,” Lugar said in an interview for Bloomberg Television’s “Political Capital with Al Hunt,” airing this weekend. “I think the president is focused.”

Cheney, who frequently has led Republican attacks on the Democratic president since leaving office a year ago, told Politico on Dec. 29 that Obama “is trying to pretend we are not at war” with a “low-key response” to the Dec. 25 attempt to ignite a bomb aboard a flight to Detroit.

To the contrary, Obama has demonstrated “firmness” and “decisiveness,” Lugar, who represents Indiana, said. “That’s been the antidote to the criticism.”

Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-09/republican-lugar-calls-cheney-s-criticism-of-obama-unfair-.html

[Hekate]

1. Has Cheney finally jumped the shark in the eyes of sane Republicans? KnR

[DonCoquixote]

2. naaah

It means that Lugar is next on the hitlist, because Cheney wants his Oval Office back, and is arrogant enough to think he will get it even if Sarah Palin wins 2012. The sad fact is, he is probably right.

[Eric Condon]

3. He doesn't have to wait till 2012 to get the Oval Office back. He's got it right now. nt

[Vinnie From Indy]

9. Lugar is bulletproof in Indiana

He does not fear anything that Cheney could throw at him in terms of getting re-elected should he run again.

I will also add that even though I disagree with Lugar vehemently in some areas, he is one of only a few Republicans that I respect anymore.

[tango-tee]

4. If only lightning would strike

and fry this evil bastard to a crisp, pulverizing whatever remains of him. It wouldn't be a moment too soon.

[cosmicone]

5. The stink would be overwhelming n/t

[tango-tee]

6. I'd be willing to deal with the stink...

...hold my nose :evilgrin: and only come up for air occasionally.

[JohnnyK]

7. Lugar on Obama in 2007: "I am amazed by his sheer stamina..."

Remember, Lugar was something of a mentor to Obama when Barack joined the Senate, partnering with him on the Lugar-Obama Bill on nuclear proliferation. Lugar said of Obama in 2007, "I am amazed by his sheer stamina," and "Barack is studying issues that are very important for the country and for the world."

[SpiralHawk]

8. Cheney whines like a chickenhawk republicon with 5 military deferments

unsurprisingly.

[Historic NY]

10. just like cyst boy.

[cstanleytech]

11. I wouldnt go as far as to say Lugar is sane, he tows the line like the lot of them do when ordered

still.

[No Elephants]

12. Cheney's criticism is ridiculous, but I don't trust Lugar, eitther.