General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOcasio-Cortez responds to Joe Lieberman's criticisms: 'New party, who dis?'
BY MORGAN GSTALTER - 01/11/19 08:30 AM EST
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday fired back at former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) who said he hopes she is not the future of the Democratic Party.
Ocasio-Cortez fired back in a tweet asking, New party, who dis?
Link to tweet
Lieberman, a former Democrat who was the party's vice presidential nominee in the 2000 election, argued that the New York progressive should not be the center of the modern Democratic Party.
With all respect, I certainly hope shes not the future and I dont believe she is," Lieberman said told host Neil Cavuto on Fox Business News.
more
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/424879-ocasio-cortez-responds-to-joe-liebermans-criticisms-new-party-who-dis
KG
(28,751 posts)karynnj
(59,501 posts)and remember when Lieberman himself declared that he finished in a three way tie for third in NH ... except he got about 1 point less than Clark and Edwards, who really were in a TWO way tie for third. Meaning Lieberman, who spent most of the previous month in NH (blowing off competing in Iowa) came in third in what he had actually hoped would be his break through moment.
RandiFan1290
(6,229 posts)The 'centrist' hero that left the party right after losing his primary
Perseus
(4,341 posts)He is in the same "Narcissistic Anonymous Club" that the orange buffoon is in.
His performance as VP during the campaign was pitiful, he is a disgrace as a politician, and most probably as a person.
Power 2 the People
(2,437 posts)Doremus
(7,261 posts)Botany
(70,496 posts)A O C will eat his lunch and then make Joe wash her car too.
Botany
(70,496 posts)MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)that got everyones undies bunched up? Jeezus. Youd think she was pole dancing naked. 🙄.
Botany
(70,496 posts)... "the other side" that A.O.C. has real juice and if they are going to come at her
she will crush them.
MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)and they show way more of the other kids than they do of her. Not a thing wrong with any of it. Glad there's no video of the shenanigans I may or may not have been part of in college! No cell phones back then.
Botany
(70,496 posts)... is like a High School Football team lining up across from the Green Bay Packers.
As per any videos of me from 17 to 30 ..... I know nothing. Smoking dope with some
Hell's Angels might not be the best image.
MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)Then I wake up not hungover, in my own house and thankful I'm where I am.
YES. You're so right...Old white guys beware. AOC will wipe the floor with you. She is fearless.
titaniumsalute
(4,742 posts)Perseus
(4,341 posts)I had not heard from him for a while, which is good, and then he comes out from under his rock to spew more crap. Pitiful character.
Doremus
(7,261 posts)SHRED
(28,136 posts)marble falls
(57,077 posts)Who is Dick Lieberman relevant for/to, anyways????
BootinUp
(47,141 posts)hatrack
(59,584 posts)Setting aside the congenital comedy of "Fox Business News" (213,000 average viewers across the business day - WOO HOO!!!!), who cares what this ancient turncoat prick has to say?
Oh, and learn to fucking talk, Frog-Voice.
DetlefK
(16,423 posts)I remember when the Democrats finally decided to primary Lieberman: Fox News was in full-panic mode for weeks. According to Fox News, losing Lieberman would be the end of the world.
Cuthbert Allgood
(4,917 posts)I'm glad she's in Congress.
Baitball Blogger
(46,700 posts)Who dis, indeed. Man's opinion is irrelevant. Especially in lieu of his failed legacy.
Ace Rothstein
(3,160 posts)Can't stand him.
WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)Not a single person does. It's also a futile point to discuss. Kind of like "is so and so the next Michael Jordan?" You will know the answer to that when analysts start inserting a different name where Jordans is/was. Pretty simple.
Right now AOC is someone who is propped up by the media as a point of division. Her story from here is up to her. I think it's going to be fun to watch.
Joe can go pound sand.
allgood33
(1,584 posts)WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)Pointless to discuss.
dalton99a
(81,455 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,853 posts)crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)Oh that's right, he was looking out for his wife (health insurance executive).
Fuck you Traitor Joe.
dalton99a
(81,455 posts)Moostache
(9,895 posts)May the road rise shiftly;
To meet your face,
As you tumble and fall towards it
Asshat
I would sooner hold it in, than I would piss on him if he were in front of me on fire.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Do agents of foreign governments get a platform to disrespect members of Congress?
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)I didn't like her shenanigans in Democratic primaries prior to the 2018 mid-term, but there's no denying that she's knowledgeable, savvy and passionate about Democratic causes.
Saw one tweet earlier today that praised her "cheerful fearlessness".
Sid
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)Proud Liberal Dem
(24,406 posts)joshcryer
(62,269 posts)Same exact feeling. I like how she riles everyone up. We need that.
ooky
(8,922 posts)I have no use for Joe Lieberman or any interest in anything he has to say. I hope he's enjoying his insurance money.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Tread very lightly and carefully, especially when you're being interviewed on Fox.
Cordially,
Yr friendly neighborhood gratuitous
P.S. I found your dignity in a puddle by the door. I sopped it up with a Sparkle paper towel.
MagickMuffin
(15,936 posts)He deserves nothing less than Bounty the quicker picker upper!!!
Sparkles should be reserved for more Fab-U-Lous people.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Like using a shotgun to bring down a housefly.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,678 posts)AOC might have a few rough edges, but Lieberman is and was a useless wanker who never did the party much good. In fact, IIRC, he ran for the Senate under the "Lieberman for Connecticut" party when he lost the Dem primary in that state. So fuck him.
shanny
(6,709 posts)Downtown Hound
(12,618 posts)Response to DonViejo (Original post)
Crutchez_CuiBono This message was self-deleted by its author.
HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)ananda
(28,858 posts)I like her!
Downtown Hound
(12,618 posts)She's what our party NEEDS. Not the same old crap we've been trying for decades and hasn't worked.
Rocky888
(297 posts)And now he is a trumper. His opinions on any democrat does not matter.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,014 posts)Irrelevant then irrelevant now
dlk
(11,555 posts)Talk about white, male entitlement!
book_worm
(15,951 posts)EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)disillusioned73
(2,872 posts)Not a good look...
EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)Why does anything he says now matter?
disillusioned73
(2,872 posts)make good choices.. and this guy is exhibit A of the "Blue no matter who" fallacy, don't think for a minute that so called "centrists" don't agree with him on this.. they just won't say it out loud (some do), most just nod in the background and hope AOC fails..
Simply put, Dems need to court progressives like AOC - NOT "centrists" like Lieberman..
EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)We are a diverse party and have room for - and need - progressives and centrists. While Ocasio-Cortez is great for her district, she wouldn't stand a chance in many parts of the country where Democrats are more centrist.
The party needs to court all kinds of Democrats, not just those who appeal to one wing of the party.
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)Zambero
(8,964 posts)In 2008 he campaigned with his friend and former Senate John McCain, who had even considered him as a potential running mate. When Sarah Palin got the nod, her unique lack of qualifications was no deterrent to Lieberman, McCain's health issues notwithstanding. His willingness to put Palin a heart beat away from the presidency spoke volumes then. And it speaks volumes now, as an ill-advised turncoat who somehow sees himself as qualified to envision what the future of the Democratic party should or should not be.
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)Lieberman needs to go find a hole somewhere and stay there.
Useless POS. No one cares about your opinion on anything.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,406 posts)You go girl!