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Friday, November 07, 2008

Democrats Need to Keep Joltin' Joe Lieberman!!!

I don't see that Joe Lieberman did anything so terrible. He is a devout Jew, and he views our Iraq presence as crucial to Israel's security. The Democratic Party seems to no longer give a hoot. It just wants to cut and run. Lieberman goes along with the Democratic caucus on most everything else. Additionally, his work as chair of Homeland Security must have had some effectiveness, since we haven't had another 9/11.
Other things to think about: He was the crucial figure who gave the Democrats a majority.

Additionally, Lieberman is the Jewish Obama. In 2000, he was the first elected Jewish vice president (in terms of the popular vote, winning by 5 million). Many Jews reacted as Jessie Jackson did on Tuesday night. Most Jews thought that this would not happen in their lifetimes, much like blacks look at Obama. Kicking out Lieberman, will have a very negative effect on Jews, who have been gradually migrating to the Republican Party anyway, and who are influential in government. Having continuing Jewish support will make Obama's job much easier.

Additionally, if the Obama left kicks out Lieberman, the "blue dog" Democrats might feel that they are next to go. And if the "blue dog" Democrats go, guess what? You have a Republican senate. It will be rather difficult to effect change with a Republican senate.

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