Joe Lieberman’s name mooted as Jewish groups seek new leaders

[Herschel]

— It’s not exactly the White House, but would Joseph Lieberman consider taking over one of America’s premier Jewish organizations?
Officials at the World Jewish Congress say Lieberman’s name has been raised in talks about leadership changes.

In addition, sources in the Jewish federation world say Lieberman has been mentioned as a possible successor to Stephen Hoffman, who is due to step down in June as president and CEO of the United Jewish Communities, the federation umbrella organization.

However, neither group officially has spoken with Lieberman, 64, the senator from Connecticut who earlier this month ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination after disappointing showings in the early primaries.

“I’ve heard people mention Joe Lieberman, but I have no idea how serious that is,” said Elan Steinberg, the WJC’s executive vice president. “It may not be that serious at all, given that until two days ago he was seeking the real presidential nomination.”

Matt Gobush, a Lieberman spokesman, said Lieberman hasn’t fielded formal offers from any Jewish group, and currently plans to return to the Senate.

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No doubt this giant of the Democratic party would be much sought after. It is unfortunate his candidacy did not succeed. It was refreshing to see pragmatic views as opposed to dovish mush in regard to foreign affairs.

[Darranar]

1. "Dovish mush"?

[Herschel]

2. Indeed

The Democratic party needs a strong canidate in foreign affairs in the mold of JFK, not one who would run and hide like little Kucinich.

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[Blitz]

4. I don't believe that that's altogether fair to Kucinich

I believe that he is passionate and even courageous in his beliefs. The fact that I also believe him to be badly misguided does not change the fact that he can hardly be said to be cowardly in any fashion. Just the opposite. If there is one positive thing that I can say about Kucinich, it is that his physical stature is no reflection of his spirit. Moreover, what is the point of taking a swipe at a candidate who has about as much of a chance to be President of the United States as Jacques Chirac?

As to the point of the thread, I hope that Lieberman stays in the Senate. It can use his moderating influence both on domestic issues and on foreign policy.

[Darranar]

5. "Strong"?

How is it weak to oppose disastrous, colonial wars for oil?

[JohnLocke]

6. It's not

It is weak to play lap dog for Saudi oil, to appease Egypt and Syria with their state-supported anti-Semitic newspapers, Pakistan and its nuclear flea market, Turkey and its disgusting policies...

First get rid of the Saudis and help Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia become liberal democracies. Then we can start worring about Iraq.

[Darranar]

7. And how, exactly, is Kucinich advocating appeasing anyone?

Lieberman, I might add, is a heroic defender of the status quo, and if elected president would likely do none of what you suggest.

But he's out.

[JohnLocke]

12. I'm not suggesting Kucinich is

[wuushew]

8. Amazing

I found the one forum on DU that bashes DK.

[Herschel]

13. There are moderate Democrats

though they tend to be few in number here.

[drewb]

11. Again Herschel... Please stop referring to Dennis as "Little Kucinich"...

I've asked you nicely twice now...

Thank you.

:loveya:

[Herschel]

14. Begging your pardon

I do have this habit. I do wish that were the worst thing said here of Joe Lieberman.

[Jack Rabbit]

15. I agree about some of the criticism about Lieberman

I agree that some of the criticism about Lieberman at DU is unfair.

However, that doesn't change the fact that he was wrong and continues to be wrong about the invasion and occupation of Iraq. The war had nothing to do with fighting terrorism, except to exacerbate the problem. Saddam had no association with al Qaida and no part in planning or executing the September 11 attacks nor prior knowledge of them. He brutally oppressed Islamic fundamentalists, the people to whom Osama most appeals.

Anyone who still believes Saddam possessed WMDs in the recent past should be given an entrenching tool and put on the next plane to Baghdad to look for them.

The idea of desposing Saddam was worth a thought, but it was not worth ousting a paper tiger and placing half of the army's combat divisions on occupation duty when the problem is Osama and al Qaida.

All of the stated reasons for invading Iraq were false. Meanwhile, although the Bushies denied the war was a colonial venture, US transnational corporations are given preference for rebuilding Iraq and are profiting nicely. Iraq is ruled by an American viceroy and a council of hand picked quislings. They approve sale of Iraq's resources to foreign concerns. The Iraqi people have no say in this. There is no democracy. As colonialism goes, the present state of affairs in Iraq passes the duck test.

Democracy is the last thing the Bushies want in Iraq. Any real government responsible to the people would assert the right of the Iraqi people to control and benefit from their own natural resources, rather than sell it to foreigners under whatever cover of legality the present colonial regime provides.

Lieberman wanted there to be no daylight between his position and that of Mr. Bush. There was none. His poor showing in the primaries shows the good judgment of rank-and-file Democrats.

[drewb]

16. Thank you.

:loveya:

[Aidoneus]

17. at least..

it's a step up from "that annoying flea".

[Forkboy]

9. Don't bite

Isn't worth it.

[Forkboy]

10. He'd be perfect