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Deja Vu: Joe for Veep?

Posted Jun 18, 08 10:00 AM CDT in Politics,  Opinion 

(Newser) – John McCain's best choice for running mate may be a familiar face in the vice presidential slot—Joe Lieberman. The independent Connecticut senator would be the "first Jewish, party-crossing, second-time-around VP nominee in American history," and could push McCain toward the center just enough to attract valuable conservative Democrats, writes Walter Shapiro in Salon.

Lieberman is pro-choice and voted with Democrats 81% of the time in 2007. But he is hawkish on Iraq, and would be an excellent "character witness...for McCain's independence and bipartisan approach," says a top McCain strategist. Lieberman downplays the possible ticket: "I'm not a candidate. I don't think it's going to happen. And at this stage in my life, I am very happy where I am."

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In this April 8, 2008, file photo Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., addresses the Vets For Freedomon Capitol Hill in Washington.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., with Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., by his side talks about the death of television commentator Tim Russert, 58, upon arrival to the airport...   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., smiles during a news conference after a town hall meeting in Pemberton, N.J., Friday, June 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, hugs Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., before saying goodbye to each other, Friday, on June 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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