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Radical Right Warns McCain: No Moderates For VP... Or Else
DownWithTyranny! — ... McCain. If he picks a pro-life running mate, it will help to ease their concerns and confirm to them that, while he may not have been their first choice, he may not have been their second choice, that it's better to vote for a third class fireman than it is to allow a first class arsonist to become president. CBSNews.com: So, Tom Ridge, who's been discussed. You think … Richard Land: That would be a catastrophe. CBSNews.com: As well as Joe Lieberman? Richard Land: Yes. And I like Joe Lieberman. Joe ...

McCain Considers Lieberman for Veep
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Sen. Joe Lieberman, "the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee who has endorsed John McCain, is being vetted as a potential running mate for the Republican presidential hopeful," according to the Financial Times. ...

Lieberman reportedly on McCain’s VP ‘short-list.’
Think Progress — ... The Financial Times reports that Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) campaign is vetting Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) as a potential vice presidential running mate. One adviser said, “[McCain] loves Lieberman. And he is on the [short-]list because Lieberman has never embarrassed anyone, never misspoken. The first rule is, don’t take someone who costs you votes.” The adviser also added, however, that many conservatives “would be pissed as hell.” Lieberman will also likely ...

Lieberman ‘on McCain VP short-list’; Being vetted, according to McCain adviser
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... about Mr Lieberman being added to the ticket. While Mr Lieberman has staunchly defended Mr McCain’s support of the surge, the escalation of US troops in Iraq, and the lawmakers have teamed up on legislative proposals to ­combat global warming, the registered independent is aligned with Democrats on most other issues. “Conservatives would be pissed as hell – I think you would have a revolt, but sometimes John does what John wants to do,” the McCain adviser said.... Read more: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4af34942-65a1-11dd-a352-00007...

Lieberman being vetted as possible McCain Veep
Daily Kos — Oh please let this happen. Joe Lieberman, the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee who has endorsed John McCain, is being vetted as a potential running mate for the Republican presidential hopeful, according to an adviser to Mr McCain’s ­campaign. Mr Lieberman, who has campaigned for the Arizona senator, has long been ­considered an unconventional but plausible choice for Mr McCain. Although Democrats have rejected Mr McCain’s image as a maverick politician, Mr Lieberman’s support for the ...

SATURDAY ROUNDUP
News — ... , who doesn't buy Edwards's denial that he's the father. Lieberman, who is reportedly being vetted by McCain's team, has been slammed as a GOP veep nominee by Christian Right leader Richard Land, who won't accept a pro-choice running mate, notes ...

The sad part is, I really don’t care
PoliPundit.com — The sad part is, I really don’t care Lieberman on McCain short list. I wish I felt like saying, “Say it ain’t so, John.” But it just doesn’t matter to me any more. The only way I’ll vote for McCain is if he picks a conservative VP… and then has a heart attack. Romney-Coronary ‘08! -- ...

Back from fishin' links
Maggie's Farm — ... urban congestion taxes do any good? CSM We're soooooo virtuous. Plus pygmie goats. Why the poor are often happy. George McGovern wants to save the union secret ballot. Unions hate that secret ballot. Prof B: Hijacking Scholarly Organizations to Advance Left-Liberal Agendas What would FDR think of today's Social Security? LA: The most puritanical city on earth Lieberman on McCain short list Love and sex in Denmark. Dr. Helen From Tammy Bruce: ...

Joe Lieberman: McCain's Vice President?
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... AUG 9 -- Lieberman On McCain's VP "Short List": The 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee could run on the Republican ticket. ...