In priase of Joe Lieberman:

This is what appears to be the story:

Over the last couple of years, Lieberman and McCain have grown increasingly close. So close, that McCain really wanted Joe as his vice-presidential running mate and as a result, McCain didn't really explore the field of potential partners. When the time for decision rolled around, McCain was forced to realize that a Lieberman pick wouldn't have worked - because the right wing would have bolted.

McCain was stuck. Denied Lieberman, McCain had to scramble and ended up chosing someone, Sarah Palin, whom he'd only met once earlier.

That "met only once" meme is devastating.

Thanks, Joe!


posted by Quiddity at 8/30/2008 04:33:00 AM