Lieberman Praises McCain, Knocks Obama
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Source: CBS News
Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democratic vice presidential pick eight years ago, appeared at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday and criticized his former party’s nominee Barack Obama as an untested candidate unwilling to challenge powerful interest groups as both Republican John McCain and one-time Democratic President Clinton have done.
“Sen. Barack Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who I think can do great things for our country in the years ahead,” Lieberman said. “But my friends, eloquence is no substitute for a record–not in these tough times.”
The convention hall resounded with boos when Lieberman said the Democratic presidential candidate voted to cut off funding “for our troops on the ground” in Iraq last year.
Playing his former party’s spoiler, the Democrat-turned-Independent called McCain–not Democratic nominee Obama–the best choice to lead the country forward.
“What, after all, is a Democrat like me doing at a Republican convention like this?” Lieberman asked the cheering crowd. “Well, I’ll tell you what, I’m here to support John McCain because country matters more than party.
“John McCain is the best choice to bring our country together and lead America forward,” Lieberman added.
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