Joe Lieberman Profiles in Courage

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman According to washbowl F Kennedy, from his book composes in Courage a mortal who In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience the loss of his friends, his fortune, his contentment, even the esteem of his fellow men apiece man must decide for himself the course he will follow. (246) is a profile in courage. Joe Lieberman an self-sufficient democrat has make many controversial performances towards the impact of his career (Condon).Lieberman a Connecticut Senator was elected in 1988, has do some controversial decisions in his career (Gunzburger). The ongoing war in Iraq is a unremarkably debated topic Lieberman, unlike his policy-making societys views, supported the troops in Iraq wishing they halt (Adyanthaya). In the most recent death chairial election Joe Lieberman sided with Republican nominee outhouse McCain much to the dislike of the parliamen tary Party (Caliborne and Hovell). His most recent action is his beliefs towards the healthcare bill (Condon).Senator Lieberman has gone against his political party risking his popularity and support from his people. The War in Iraq and Afghanistan has been a very controversial topic of how to approach a mood out. Joe Lieberman has supported relieving Iraq of Saddam Hussein before George W. Bush was even elected president for his first condition (Adyanthaya). Lieberman, in 1998, co-sponsored the Iraq Liberation Act. Unanimously the Act passed the Senate and made a change to the power of the government in Iraq official U. S. policy. some people in the democratic Party changed their opinion of the Iraq Liberation. Joe Lieberman went against his party supporting the Act (Adyanthaya). Many of Liebermans fighters were against America being involved in Iraq. Lieberman has been a target of political attacks based on decisions and beliefs (Adyanthaya). An article in the New York Times h as described him as an increasingly unwelcome figure indoors his party. Liebermans beliefs and decisions turn out led his party to rule him out and may switch started to ruin his political career.In 2000 he was the Democratic Partys nominee for Vice President. In the 2006 senate election Lieberman was faced with a challenger for the upcoming election (Caliborne and Hovell). To make Liebermans matters worse The Daily Kos the single most popular liberal website at the time, was looking for donations to help Liebermans challenger Ned Lamont. Ned Lamont won the Democratic voting over Lieberman in the 2006 primary Senate Election (Burns). Lieberman came lynchpin and won as an Independent. In 2007 Lieberman was a supporter of Vice President Cheneys plan for the war in Iraq.Lieberman appeared on CBSs Face the soil . There Senator Lieberman stated I cypher weve got to be prepared to take aggressive military action against the Iranians to stop them from killing Americans in Iraq. And to me that would include a strike over the border into Iran, where we have unspoiled evidence that they have a base at which they are training these people coming back to Iraq to kill out soldiers (Porter). Once again Lieberman went against his Democratic Party supporting the Republican opinion on the war in Iraq.In the 2008 presidential election Joe Lieberman made his stand supporting Republican nominee John McCain. In 2007 Lieberman decided to endorse McCain because he considered him to be the most capable to be commander in chief, and the most capable of uniting the country so that we can prevail against Islamic extremism give tongue to an aide of Lieberman (King and Bash). Liebermans aide also insured that the senator doesnt see this as a gossip on or an endorsement of the Republican Party, only the person (King and Bash). Many people who know and notice Senator Lieberman are unhappy with his decisions.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stated I have great comply for Joe, but I simply have to disagree with his decision to endorse Senator McCain (King and Bash). When founder and CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council Al From, found out about Liebermans choice he said that I am very saddened by senator Liebermans choice, and profoundly disagree with it. We need a Democratic president in 2008. (King and Bash), In response Lieberman said that I know that its unusual for a Democrat to been endorsing a Republican. Lieberman also added that Political Parties are important in our country. But theyre not more(prenominal) important than whats best for our country, theyre not more important than friendship. McCain said that I think its courageous when anyone crosses party lines to support a candidate from another party, the easiest thing for Joe to do would have just have sat on the sidelines in this campaign (Caliborne and Hovell). The most current topic Joe has dealt with is the heathland care reform bill.Senator Lieberman states that he has been oppos ed to a movement-created, government-run insurance company (Grim) In August of 2009 Lieberman believed that we have to put of the health care reform until the economy is out of recession (Noah). In October the bill that contained no public option passed the committee with every Republican opposed with the exception of Olympia Snowe (Grim), Lieberman stated that he will not support it the way it is now. (Noah) He also said that he will aggregate a Republican filibuster against healthcare reform if it did contain public option.Lieberman said hes opposed a public option because of the potential burden it could place on taxpayers (Condon). Democrats however made a public option that would be funded by premiums in place of federal funds (Condon). health care options have yet to be finalized and Liebermans decisions are yet to be determined. Being a Republican is important. Being a Democrat is important. But you know whats more important than that? The interestingness and well-being o f the United States of America (King and Bash), he has said and has exactly done.In Liebermans opinion he has made decisions on the interest and well-being of the country (Caliborne and Hovell). He has stood up for what he believed in, gone against many of his supporters and against his experience political party. What else does Lieberman have to do to become a Profile in Courage? Works Cited Adyanthaya, Anil. RealClearPolitics Articles Profile in Courage? Not John Murtha. RealClearPolitics Opinion, discussion, Analysis, Videos and Polls. N. p. , n. d. Web. 6 Dec. 2009. . Alter, Jonathan. 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