August 17, 2006
Hotline After Dark: JoeMentum (As In Biden)
The situation in the Middle East continued to dominate coverage:
Ex-Speaker Newt Gingrich, on the UN resolution: "The United Nations' resolution is a disaster. I think it will not be implemented effectively. We've seen the United Nations force in South Lebanon for over 20 years totally fail to do their job. There's no reason to believe they're going to do it now. ... I think this is a very significant defeat for the United States and for the democracies" ("O'Reilly Factor," FNC, 8/16).
CNN's Sadler: "It seems to be a positive step, that the Lebanese army will deploy to the south in the early hours of tomorrow morning. ... But there are many problems, not least the fact that the cabinet of Lebanon in Beirut today decided to go ahead with this move despite the fact that Hezbollah will retain its weapons and that its fighters will still stay in the area. ... That could make nations thinking about sending troops to south Lebanon think twice" ("Lou Dobbs Tonight," CNN, 8/16).
CRAZY ABOUT CT
And the CT SEN race continues to be the talk of the town.
CT SEN nominee Ned Lamont (D) stopped by "Hardball" last night.
Lamont, on ex-Pres. Clinton coming out in support of him: "I don't think in a heartbeat that Bill Clinton would have invaded Iraq like George Bush did, aided by Joe Lieberman every step of the way. ... I'm proud to have him on this side of the campaign and I think he's right about that."
On the race: "Even if Joe Lieberman leaves the race, it will still be a three-way race, me, Schlesinger and Gold. So it's going to be crowded."
Asked if is the "dove candidate": "Look, I am the guy that says, when it comes to the war in Iraq, it's been a terrible distraction from the war in terror. Us having our troops there is not making the situation better. Only the Iraqis can solve this. It's going to take a political solution" (MSNBC, 8/16).
Unsuccessful '96 VP nominee Jack Kemp (R), on politicizing the Lamont victory: "When an unknown like Lamont takes out a very distinguished Scoop Jackson, John Kennedy, Harry Truman Democrat like Joe Lieberman ... it is politicized."
More: "This is a political season, so let's just recognize it, and deal with it, and try to do it with civility and respect for each other" ("Hannity and Colmes," FNC, 8/16).
BIDEN'S BIG NIGHT
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) also was on "Hardball" last night.
MSNBC's Matthews: "It looks like you're on the presidential trail again."
Biden: "I am. I am."
Matthews: "So you're running for president in 2008?"
Biden: "I am, I am."
Asked where he stands on the CT SEN race: "Well, I stand for the Democratic candidate. Joe is my good friend. I told Joe when I went up there campaigning for them, I want to lead the Democratic Party. I've got to abide by the Democratic Party's ruling."
Asked if he will take "any active role" in getting a Dem elected in CT: "Yes, but I'm not going to take an active role by being against Joe. I'm not going to take an active role by discouraging any of Joe's
friends. I'm going to take an active role in trying to elect the Democrat" (MSBNC, 8/16).
Posted at 08:23 AM
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Time to dump Lamont.
wt | 08.18.06 03:56 PM
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