Why conservatives should have no love for Lieberman

Published January 19, 2011 5:00am ET



When recalling how much the media fawned over pre-nomination John McCain, lionized Jim Jeffords, sanctified Arlen Specter, and generally drool over any Republican “maverick,” it’s tempting for a conservative to give Joe Lieberman the same treatment.

After all, Lieberman was a thorn in Harry Reid’s side, endorsed John McCain, and really pisses off the Left.

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