GOP: We Love Lieberman
You may recall E.J. Kessler’s piece on the possibility that a Lieberman defeat could hurt Democrats in other states with hawkish voters. Well, the Republican Jewish Coalition isn’t wasting any time. Here’s the ad its putting out: “Joe Lieberman Was A Voice Of Support For Israel: That voice has been silenced by the Democratic Party.” It features a quote from Cindy Sheehan and declares at the bottom in big letters that “America and Israel are worse off for it.”
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