Together we believe that we can find a better way to move forward into the future as a great nation and a leader among the nations of the world.
Together we believe that we can best do this when we are together and united in the things that matter the most rather than being so divided that we are no longer willing to even talk with each other.
(Lieberman) As a Democrat I have often stood with many Republicans in my support of a strong national defense and in a firm and determined stand in support of our troops and their mission in Iraq, Afghanistan and in many other places throughout the world.
(McCain) As a Republican I have often reached across the aisle to find common ground with Democrats as we have tried to pursue shared interest in campaign finance reform and to create a less hostile environment in which the legislative process of government can take place.
Together, with the wisdom of hindsight, we admit that we have at times erred in both our personal and private lives.
But, together, we affirm to you that our efforts have always been motivated by a desire to serve all the people of the United States and not just those of one social or political special interest group.
Together we profess to be men who value honor and character.
Together we promise to stand before you, the people of the United States, as friends . . . of each other . . . and as friends of yours.
Together we will seek out a “middle way” that will bring us closer together as a nation rather than drive us farther apart.
We believe that we can achieve all this and more as a nation. But only if we work and stand together.
Our national motto, E Pluribus Unum affirms that, “Out of many” we are "One."
Or, as Abraham Lincoln once put it, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
So, today as we announce our candidacy for the offices of President and Vice-President of the United States, we stand together. And we invite you, each of you and all of you, to stand together alongisde us in the coming campaign.
God Bless America!
Article comments
1 - RJ Elliott
Great post.
I believe that McCain's numbers in the polls will continue to tumble. He will soon come to the realization that he has no shot at the GOP nomination. Once he realizes this, I'd put the odds at about 50-50 of him running as an Independent. And if he does, Joe Lieberman is the obvious choice for VP.
As for how they'd do, I think they'd get 25% or so of the vote. Their support would obviously come from moderate Republicans, conservative Democrats, and Independents. But overall I think their candidacy would mostly harm the GOP's nominee, and therefore benefit the Democrat nominee. After all, the GOP nominee would presumably be pro-war, as would McCain-Lieberman. So the Democrat nominee would be the sole anti-war candidate, and would win with about 40% of the vote, but in an Electoral College landslide.
Anyway, that's how I see this shaping up. Again, great post.
2 - Dave Nalle
I don't see Lieberman taking the 2nd spot to McCain, but if your scenario did play out, good riddance. The faster those two fascists can plunge into third party obscurity the better.
Dave
3 - Lee Richards
Dave,
I don't care for either of these ego-driven & opportunistic guys, but I'm wondering: what does fascism have to do with them in your mind?
4 - AustinTexasBevo
McCain/Lieberman will never happen... You can't get clobbered in the primaries and run effectively as an independent (see John Anderson)... but on lighter note, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez did an interview with the LA Times wearing only pants and a black bra.
5 - Jared Wright
Uh, Bevo, did you or did you not watch Lieberman win his senate seat after getting smacked around in the Democratic primary? C'mon now...
Not that I think such a ticket would win. People seem to want fruitful discussion from opposing sides before the election, then a solid, consistent vision from whoever wins. Having the top two execs of the U.S. government approaching from contrary viewpoints and having any measure of success is too Utopian for reality. The idea of the top two not being firmly aligned with one of the two parties is an intriguing idea indeed, but such an independent platform couldn't be founded on two people each offering something from one of the two parties, which is what this basically boils down to. No matter what they label themselves as, we all think of McCain as republican and Lieberman as a democrat.
6 - Vicki McCollum
I'd like to see them run together, not as independents, but as Republicans. I think they'd have a good chance. Leiberman would be a calming influence on McCain.
7 - Dave Nalle
I'd like to see them run together too - at high speed and head first.
Dave
8 - MCH
And I'd like to see you go on a hunting trip with Dick Cheney...when he's NOT wearing his glasses.
9 - Michael J. West
Nice post - but fat chance.
10 - dbw
The responses to this post illustrate why there are only two parties and they are diametrically opposed to eachother. What ever happen to the idea of individual liberty/responsibility coexisting with promoting the common good? Rational discussion is dead, our republic will follow sooner or later.