Columbia State endorses Lieberman

[Freddie Stubbs]

Values, experience make Lieberman the best choice

THIS TUESDAY, the Palmetto State holds the South’s first primary in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination — an important chance for this state to be heard on the direction of that party and of this country. In this field, Sen. Joe Lieberman offers the vision, values and experience that would best serve South Carolina, and the nation, in the White House.

In this primary, voters will pick from among talented candidates. Sen. John Edwards offers a positive, inspirational vision of helping those left behind in our society. He clearly possesses the tools of leadership to use the bully pulpit to draw people to his viewpoint. Sen. John Kerry is thoughtful and time-tested, with a broad, nuanced view of how the United States should engage a world filled with challenges, and some impressive proposals on domestic policy.

But Sen. Lieberman has an outstanding collection of assets: He has formidable experience in elected office, including a track record of building coalitions across party lines to get things done — a skill almost forgotten in today’s barbed discourse. He is a veteran in international circles, a key asset in 2004. He is unafraid to speak about our society’s traditional values, or to take unpopular stands. And he believes America can do better for itself and the world.

He has been a strong advocate, for years, of balancing the federal budget. On trade, he has stuck to his belief that free commerce, on balance, enriches this nation, even as many in his party have retreated from that.

more: http://www.thestate.com/mld/state/2004/02/01/news/opinion/7847506.htm

[ixion]

1. from what I hear

Lieberman is dropping out tomorrow, so that may be a moot point.

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. If he doesn't win a primary or at least make a strong 2nd in one

He probably will drop out.