Vote for McCain-Lieberman?

I like the sound of that actually.

Given Joe’s current unwanted public exposure in not being able to win his own state, not sure how realistic it is tho.

However, both are definitely out of the mainstream party members, which appeals to the average voter.  And, a mixed ticket would make the opponents very uneasy to say the least.

Bottom line, I do like the sound of it.

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  • http://moonagewebdream.blogs.com/storms_counter_terrorism/ StormWarning

    Its funny. If Lieberman pulls off his Independent run to save his Senate seat, it will likely be because of his broader appeal than his upset loss in the Democratic primary.

    That would suggest that a McCain-Lieberman ticket could be possible. Both are supposedly friends. Both are pretty much out of the mainstream of their parties. I even think that if neither was nominated by their party for President (obviously Lieberman won’t be), then a real 3rd party run could happen.

    Clearly, alot depends on the ’06 midterm elections, and who the “R” and “D” nominees are. While I still don’t believe that Senator Clinton will run (or even get the nomination), if she did, it would set up a very interesting ’08 cycle.

  • Moonage

    I’m inclined to agree with the John/Joe summation. If Joe wins, it will be from Republicans as much or moreso than Democrats switching over. If he does pull it off, the McCain/Lieberman ticket becomes a realistic possibility to be reckoned with. If he doesn’t pull it off, but does well ( comes in second ), he’s still a force IMO for a limited period of time. He would have to do something real quick to remain politically viable. ( Losing two big elections doesn’t help you, no matter how much spotlight you keep ). If he does nothing after November, he’s retired. If he runs and loses, he’s retired. It’s a no-lose situation for him. And, he’s fairly popular with Republicans. It has a lot of upside for Joe. However, John would take a lot of heat for going outside the party that has been the source of his power for a long time, no matter how ideologically independent he’s been. And, Joe’s not going to bring a lot of Democrats to the table. So, as appealing as it sounds to me, I don’t see John going that route no matter how much Joe would want him to.

    And, Hillary’s running for sure. Whether she files or not is the only question. I’m sure she’ll wait till the last possible poll to decide. My money would be on her running. The Democrat party is in shambles right now nationally and I seriously doubt will be able to groom a candidate properly. That makes Hillary look as good as anyone else, if not better because she does have a lot experience being in the media spotlight whereas many other potentials have often wilted ( see John Kerry and Howard Dean ). I just don’t see her waiting around much longer to re-claim what I think she thought was hers only from 1993-2001. As far as her winning or not, it remains to be seen what her opposition is.

  • http://moonagewebdream.blogs.com/storms_counter_terrorism/ StormWarning

    Continuing point of view on the alternatives to Hillary…Iowa Governor Vilsack and Indiana Senator Evan Bayh (and there is always Dick Gephardt). They might not win, but they are middle democrats.

    As for the John/Joe scenario, I don’t think McCain would take alot of heat because if it came down that way, I see it as happening as a true THIRD PARTY run…none of this Ross Perot stuff. Assuming your scenarios for Lieberman occurred, neither McCain nor Lieberman are “favorite sons” of the major parties.

    Have you heard to one about Mike Bloomberg thinking of making a run for President (I’d have to guess, as a Republican). With Rudy being bandied about, with Pataki stumbling around, and with Hillary waiting to announce (according to your scenario), that’s atleast three too many candidates from New York.

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