Legal Commentary

The New Lieberman

By Big Tent Democrat

May I present the new Joe Lieberman, Bob Kerrey:

By my lights, the primary threat to the success of a President Obama will come from some Democrats who, emboldened by the size of their congressional majority, may try to kill trade agreements, raise taxes in ways that will destroy jobs, repeal the Patriot Act and spend and regulate to high heaven.

This is where Obama's persona is invaluable. He can withstand the arguments and pressure of the liberal wing in the Democratic caucus if, once elected, he is guided by the best instincts he has displayed on the campaign trail.

Bob Kerrey, the new Joe Lieberman. What a loser.

By Big Tent democrat, speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on October 30, 2008 (boomark / email).