Don’t Cross A Democrat: Ask Joe Lieberman

September 8th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Joe Lieberman is putting all his eggs in the basket of John McCain. The once Democrat, now Independent, was rumored to be John McCain’s first choice for Vice President. Of course the Right went crazy, forcing John McCain to make a more Conservative Pick.

Even though McCain had to stick with his party, Joe Lieberman decided to stick with his friend. He gave a moving speech at the Republican National Convention and the Democrats were not happy about it. Due to his stance on the War in Iraq, Lieberman changed his political affliation to Independent after losing the democratic primaries in Conn. He still caucuses with the Democrats giving the 51-49 majority in the Senate. His reward? Chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee.

Now if the Head Chair of the Homeland Security Committee with a majority in charge is willing to stick his neck across Party Lines should the public not take notice, for a couple of reason. If Lieberman can’t agree with the protection of our Homeland by the democrats; pay attention. If you believe in Change, then pay attention when the Democrats cut down someone for thinking independently. If think Integrity matters, then pay attention as the democrats let Lieberman stay at his post until they can manuvuer him out with out causing them to lose power. If you disagree that much with him, why isn’t he gone already?

Which brings me back to the Bill O’Reily and Barack Obama interveiw last week. If you read my post you know I don’t think Obama will be willing to stand up to the Democratic Party. And I think this helps to cement that idea. Hillary is out stomping for Barack Obama, even though he wasn’t Man enough to pick her for Vice President, just so she isn’t chastised by her Party. It isn’t because she believes Barack Obama is more qualified than John McCain, I assure you.

Obama knows to be careful not to upset the Left. You can tell by his inability to say we’re winning the war in Iraq. He continues to point to Political Reconciliation but 15 of the 18 benchmarks have been met. He refuses to say the Iraqis are standing up, even though they just gained control of Anbar Province. I’m beginning to see why he sticks so closely to his talking points. Just Ask Joe Lieberman.