LIEBERMAN supporters and well-wishers only

[Skinner]

This is the official thread for Lieberman supporters and well-wishers to discuss his performance in today's primaries, free of disruption.

If you are not a Lieberman supporter or a well-wisher, please do not post in this thread. The purpose of this thread is for disruption-free discussion among Lieberman supporters. Any negative posts by opponents will be deleted by the moderators. We will open up separate threads where supporters of the other candidates can interact without disruption from opponents.

[anti-NAFTA]

1. I'll miss Lieberman.

I really like Lieberman's stance on social and cultural issues. It's a pity that there aren't more like him in the party. If there were then we would never lose an election ever again.

I hope Lieberman does well in Florida.

[MrSlayer]

2. I watched Joe on CSpan last night.

Talking to people at an OK boat show for about an hour and I sort of feel guilty for the bashing I always give him. He's seems like a genuinely nice person and has a real warmth about him that doesn't come across in his political speeches or debates. I don't agree with a lot of his politics but I now like the guy. Good Luck Joe!

[girl gone mad]

3. He was great at the boat show.

Very personable. I've always thought he has a fabulous sense of humor. I'll miss that at the debates if he drops out.

[Straight Shooter]

4. Joe Lieberman stands his ground and speaks his mind with conviction

You can't slam a man for that. For all the bashing I've done of Joe, please forgive me, I was wrong.

Joe is a good man, and I'll just agree to disagree with him from now on, but I will never ever question his character or integrity again.

Peace.

[MuseRider]

5. You always know

exactly where he stands. He has a great sense of humor. A good social lib. He has done a great job.

[spooky3]

6. Joe's great sense of humor is always welcome.

[JohnLocke]

7. Lieberman stand for his convictions. And no matter what anyone says...

...we need someone on our side like him. After all, aren't the Democrats the real "big tent"?

Edit: Spelling errors. :)

[Isere]

8. Lieberman is a class act

This is a man who stands by his beliefs and doesn't cater to the crowd. He has endured booing throughout the primary season but has not wavered from his positions. He is an example of grace under fire. His voting record is very progressive, but many Democrats here choose to ignore that because of his moderate views on some social issues. I didn't agree with his vote on the Iraq war, but I give him credit for standing by his position and not trying to fudge it for the folks in the stands.

Lieberman has a charming, self-deprecating sense of humor. He has served very honorably in the Senate.

He will not be the nominee and he probably didn't have much of a chance to begin with because his pro-war stand is out of synch with the Democratic base.

I feel sorry that he has been so ill-used on this board and have found the glee with which he is routinely trashed to be very unbecoming.

So long, Senator Lieberman.

[bhunt70]

10. agreed ...good post.

[NNN0LHI]

9. Joe flip flops on issues less than any other candidate, if ever

He holds his ground and does what he thinks is best for this country. I don't agree with some of his positions, but I admire the hell out of the way he holds his ground. Hopefully he will remain a great Senator for many years to come.

Don

[Clark Can WIN]

11. Your heart was in the right place Joe

It's not a good time though. Thanks for your continued service on behalf of us all.:toast:

[katieforeman]

12. He was robbed in 2000!

Good luck to Joe Lieberman. He should be Vice-President right now. I support Edwards, but best wishes to Lieberman and his supporters.

[Cooley Hurd]

16. You're right...

Hey Cheney... GET OUT OF JOE'S HOUSE!!!!!

One mustn't forget that Joe was very loyal to Al...

[Cooley Hurd]

13. AP: It's official - Lieberman quits... 8:57 pm ET

As per CNN

[Dookus]

14. just reported that Lieberman is dropping out

Sorry, guys. He's an honest man, and a good-humored one. I wish him well.

[thelocalkgb]

15. I'll miss him

n/t

[Kal Belgarion]

17. Thanks for running, Vice President Lieberman

Although I oftentimes disagreed with him, Vice President Lieberman always stood his ground, even when his opinions happened to be unpopular. There's a good man, there.

Thank you, Vice President Lieberman.

[oasis]

18. You're a good man Joe.

[DjTj]

19. Joe ran a clean campaign...

He stood up for what he believed in, and he did everything with a great smile and hopeful optimism.

He will continue to serve us well in the Senate.

[Name removed]

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[mike1963]

20. It was a valiant try. I like Joe personally, a lot and give him credit fo

for being an honest guy. I just wish he had been more agressive.

[Terwilliger]

21. Adios, Jose!

Buenas mananas!

[bluestateguy]

23. A man of integrity

Joe Lieberman is to be applauded for being a man of his convinctions. He defended his stance on the war unapologetically, even when it might have been more popular to dilute the issue. He was unafraid of incurring the wrath of Democratic primary voters. He stood for something, and did not back down. I'll be glad to have him back in the Senate where he remains a solid Democratic vote on domestic and social issues.

[susanna]

36. I am in absolute agreement...

...it was not without sadness that I watched his speech tonight. I truly believe that the Democratic Party is the "big tent," including those who don't tow the party platform word-for-word.

His speech was classy, heart-felt and solid. I have no complaints with Joe, and never did. What a great finale for him. I applaud him and his supporters for their fight. Well done, all, well done.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

24. I'm sorry Lieberman supporters

You all were quite the dedicated bunch and hung in there as long as you could. I salute you, and I salute Joe Lieberman for giving it a try.

[Kimber Scott]

25. Very Nice Speech

n/t

[spooky3]

27. Very gracious, very sweet

[blm]

26. Lieberman just gave one HELLUVA honorable speech tonight.

Serve well in the Senate, Senator Lieberman. Your grace is noted.

[mvd]

28. Lieberman gave it his all

and he should be respected for his integrity. He will tell you what he believes in his heart. And yes, that was a nice farewell speech.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

29. Joe is a class act.

[Rowdyboy]

30. I owe an apology to many of the people here and would like to

follow through. Earlier I started a very stupid thread celebrating the end of Joe's campaign. I disagree profoundly with Senator Lieberman on issues, but his long service to the Democratic party deserved more respect than I offered and I regret my thread which was self-deleted and locked at my request. Hope you guys can forgive me for losing sight of what we're all fighting for-the restoration of democracy in America...

[Doomsayer13]

31. Honest Joe

You were always straight about where you stood. We may not have agreed, but you're a good guy. It was a spirited run for President.

[flpoljunkie]

32. Lieberman was gracious in defeat.

He offered sincere congratulations to the winners tonight, John Kerry and John Edwards.

[arewethereyet]

33. Joe Lieberman is a quality guy

His message may not have resonated with a large percentage of people but he was clear, consistant and afraid of nothing.

Glad you were there Senator.

[curse10]

34. I know he didn't have many supporters here

but he was never last on my list. He's a good democrat- eventhough I disagreed with him on many issues. I hope he sticks around in the Senate for a long time.

[LiberalTexan]

35. As a well-respected member of the senate

even though we disagreed with many of his issues, his support will carry weight. I will be interested to see who our VP Lieberman will back.

[dawn]

37. Joe seems like such a good guy.

I felt bad for him when I watched the concession speech. This just wasn't his time. I think he did a good job, anyway.

[InvisibleTouch]

38. Wow, this is encouraging....

Like a lot of people here, I haven't had a good thought about Joe Lieberman in many an age. He was at the bottom of my list of candidates from the start, simply because I disagree with him on so many issues, and tend to be turned off by the excessive insertion of 'god' into public discourse. However ... I'm pleasantly surprised and encouraged by this thread - to see people reacting to the end of Lieberman's run with grace and reconcilitation, rather than gloating - to point out that there are qualities to admire about the guy. This is the way we need to react as our candidates drop out, one by one - to wish them well and acknowledge their contributions, to heal the disappointment they and their supporters will feel. That way we might end up with everyone sincerely drawing together - not just casting a grudging ABB vote, but really keeping our enthusiasm up, all the way through November. All our candidates have unique talents that they can add to the big picture, and I'd like to see them stay in the picture in some capacity, even as they start to drop out of the race. In this thread and others, I've seen so many cross-pollinated messages of support tonight, I'm starting to think we're all going to come together just fine when the dust has settled. Thanks for a much-appreciated dose of hope!

[Toucano]

39. Thank you Joe for running

in a crowded race, you gave a voice to a lot of democrats.

Thank you and best wishes in the future.

[kurtyboy]

40. Good luck in the future Joe---

I appreciate you for the 2000 run, and thank you for your service this year.

Please continue to be a strong voice in the senate, along with Senator Dodd---You're both great Americans.

Kurt

[Gemini Cat]

41. He's a good person.

I may disagree with Joe Lieberman on some issues, but I admire and respect him.
I hope he has many more years in the senate.

:dem:

[Lindsey]

42. Joe put up a great

fight and I'm very proud of him. ...and to think...he's actually the elected Vice President...I'm sorry but I don't think I'll ever get over it (the electin of 2000).

[Piperay]

43. All the Best to Joe...

I will miss his sense of humor and his infectious big smile. :thumbsup:

[Dutch]

44. Best of luck to Joe.

Whilst I disagree with him on many issues, he is a decent man and, by any reasonable analysis of his voting record, a good - if moderate - Democrat. I'm sure he will continue to serve the party and the country well in the senate.