Everybody's favorite Zell Miller wannabe, Joe Lieberman, really has shown his true colors this election cycle. He has been one hell of a McCain surrogate, and pulled no punches attacking our presidential nominee. On national defense:
I worry that Sen. Obama has not had that experience (as McCain has) and therefore, ultimately, will compromise our security... and also our alliances.
Even today, after a brilliant speech to the American Pro-Israel Lobby, Lieberman criticized Obama for his rhetoric on Iran. On the Senate floor today, Obama had enough...
Courtesy of Roll Call, via Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo:
Obama dragged Lieberman by the hand to a far corner of the Senate chamber and engaged in what appeared to reporters in the gallery as an intense, three-minute conversation.
Hold Lieberman accountable for his reckless comments? Obama could teach Reid a thing or two...
Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating.
I hope it was more than "slightly" intimidating...
Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other
touche...
Afterwards, Obama smiled and pointed up at reporters peering over the edge of the press gallery for a better glimpse of their interaction.
I like your style, Presidential Elect Obama.
update from the comments: Obama surrogates
warned that if [Lieberman] continues to take a lead role in attacking Obama it could complicate his professional relationship with the [Democratic] Caucus.
update x2: thanks so much for the recc's all, i'll be honest, this is my first diary /blushes
update x3: the Washington Independent has the scoop on the comments Lieberman made today, also I don't believe Senator Obama endorses the AIPAC or their policies (they were, after all, indicated in spreading the "Muslim" smears) I just wanted to give some context.. thanks for the comments!