Lieberman Endoreses McCain in New Hampshire

Which gives me pause in my GOP mind to take another look at McCain. I have always liked Lieberman, who is a conservative democrat on the most important of issues, although still a bit socially liberal for me. He is strong on national defense and a staunch supporter of the GWOT.

McCain has never been a big favorite with me, as it seems he has always been too willing to compromise with the left. I have no issues with compromise on most things, but some matters of principle should be unyielding. I can't cite any specific examples, but I have been irritated with McCain on more than one occasion.

However, a McCain/Lieberman ticket would have some interesting attractions. It places a Republican on the top of the ticket, and a conservative "independent" running the Senate. Lieberman is well respected by many, and no one can say that he hides his beliefs.

People are tired of the partisanship, as am I. I believe that there are differences in philosophy, but those that refuse to do anything but walk their party's line regardless of the issue do little to govern. We should fight for our beliefs; small government is important to me, but who has a problem with providing nutritionally balanced food for poor, elderly citizens? I would rather it be taken care of by the private sector or by the individual states, but this is something that shouldn't be argued too strenuously.

The dems just slashed some Bush programs, such as defense and abstinence education, and proposed some massive increases. We need some people with some common sense and the ability to work with everyone to right this ship of state.

With Thompson running..actually NOT running a real campaign, perhaps it is time for a McCain Presidency.