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Lieberman to Give G.O.P. Convention Speech
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 8/20/2008
Lieberman to Give G.O.P. Convention Speech
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The Connecticut senator and close friend of John McCain will be addressing the Republican gathering in St. Paul.

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Lieberman agrees to speak at the Republican National Convention
Political Animal — Eight years ago, Joe Lieberman was the Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate. Four years ago, he was a Democratic presidential candidate hoping to defeat George W. Bush. Two years ago, he was seeking the Democratic nomination for Connecticut’s U.S. Senate seat and begging Barack Obama to campaign with him. And this year, he’ll be addressing the Republican National Convention. Will this be a Zell Miller moment? Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, one of Senator John McCain’s closest confidants and a frequent companion ...

Let the Weasel Whine: Liveblogging Lieberman At the RNC
Firedoglake — Joe then: In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” earlier this month, Mr. Lieberman indicated that he would attend the Republican Convention, but that he was not going there to “spend my time attacking Barack Obama.” ...

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