Now, if the GOP keeps the White House next year and the hatred transfers to the new president – then you may see him make a serious move away from his party.

I’d respectfully disagree with you both. Lieberman’s never stopped listing his affiliation as “Independent Democrat“. Except for his views on fighting terrorism, he’s solidly in the mainstream left. Basically, he’s a throwback to the 1950’s and early 1960’s, when most Dems tacked left on social policy but could be counted on to stand up to the communists and other foreign threats. JFK was closer to being a Republican than Lieberman is today.

Oh I fully agree that there’s no question that on social issues, Joe Lieberman is a solid lefty, but seeing that the war against Islamofascism is the burning (no pun intended) issue of our time, and that it dominates the political landscape here is why I believe that Joe Lieberman no longer identifies with the Democratic party. Everything they do at this point – both on both domestic and foreign issues – revolves around their hatred of Bush, the appeasement of their far left base as well as terrorists both home and abroad, and a wishing of our defeat in Iraq. Lieberman doesn’t operate that way.

And I agree, I wouldn’t want to see him on a Republican presidential ticket.

Even though the Republicans manage to infuriate me at least once per week, who else wants to be a grown up and defend what we all, on both sides of the political spectrum, appreciate and enjoy about America?

I think we all would agree that this country would be better if far more Democrats agreed with Joe.

It wouldn’t hurt if Lieberman AND Miller both spoke at next years convention.

I heard part of and read the rest of a speech given by Joe Lieberman that hit the proverbial nail on the head in terms of how the political divisions in this country are creating a virtual civil war. I haven’t seen or heard much about this important …

he no longer identifies with the Democratic party – ST

Could Joe be posturing himself as a potential republican running mate? – CZ

I’d respectfully disagree with you both. Lieberman’s never stopped listing his affiliation as “Independent Democrat“. Except for his views on fighting terrorism, he’s solidly in the mainstream left. Basically, he’s a throwback to the 1950’s and early 1960’s, when most Dems tacked left on social policy but could be counted on to stand up to the communists and other foreign threats. JFK was closer to being a Republican than Lieberman is today.

That’s why I can’t see him on the GOP national ticket. Think about it – many people think John McCain is a RINO, despite his steadfast support of the WOT. If that’s the case, how much more of a RINO would Lieberman be?

We could do a lot worse.