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Joe Lieberman: No Apology to Obama

by TheCameraObscura | November 23, 2008 at 10:05 am

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Although Sen. Joe Lieberman said he regretted some of his attacks on President-elect Barack Obama during the campaign, he declined to offer an apology when pressed by Tom Brokaw on Meet The Press: “I heard word ‘regret’ but not the word ‘apology.” “You can take from the word regret what you will,” Lieberman said.

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at 19:35 on November 23rd, 2008

How about Sen Lieberman stands by his statements. When one owns his statements, no apology is necessary. Why others are getting on the, "Kiss and Make-up" bandwagon, it is refreshing that this politician stands by his words despite who the winner is. I haven't heard the Clinton Apologies for calling Obama inexperienced, saying he should be ashamed for his campaign tactics, and calling his campaign a fantasy. Maybe it would be appropriate if we were to hold all politicians to the same standards.

I have a great deal of respect for this man who is willing to vocalize his disagreements with his own party. I disagree with him on almost every social issue but respect him for being a straight shooter. In a time where we complain about lock step politicians I am surprised at the left for wanting to beat this guy up for having a mind of his own.

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at 15:13 on November 25th, 2008

Here's your straight shooter, denying he ever said Obama "wasn't ready to lead."

In an interview with Hartford, CT, local Fox affiliate Fox 61, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) denied that he had ever suggested that Barack Obama was “not ready to lead.” “I never felt that Barack Obama was ‘unready,’” he told the host. The host then reminded Sen. Lieberman he did say that Barack Obama was not “ready to lead,” which he did say on Meet the Press (watch both clips on this video).