Joe Lieberman feeds from Drudge too

[robbedvoter]

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/week_2004_01_11.html#002417
Lieberman picks up on Drudge's line about Clark's September 2002 testimony.

Here's the lede from the just-released Lieberman press release ...

LIEBERMAN STATEMENT ON CLARK IRAQ TESTIMONY Drudge: Clark made the case for war against Iraq

MANCHESTER, NH -- Joe Lieberman issued the following statement in
response to the Drudge Report's discovery of congressional testimony
from September 2002 in which Wes Clark made the case for war in Iraq.
The report provides evidence directly contradicting Clark's repeated
claims that he has been "very consistent" on the war "from the very
beginning."

Statement by Joe Lieberman

"Yesterday, Wesley Clark attacked me for pointing out his multiple positions on the war in Iraq. It is no longer credible for Wesley Clark to assert that he has always had only one position on the war - being against it. His own testimony before Congress shows otherwise.

"He may think it is 'old-style politics' to point this out, but the only thing old here is a candidate not leveling with the American people. If we want to begin anew and replace George Bush, we need to level with the American people, which is what I have done in this campaign and throughout my career. You may not always agree with me but you will always know where I stand."



Woe to the Democrat who uses Drudge as a clip service!

I don't know if the Lieberman folks looked at the actual testimony -- as opposed to the drudged version -- before sending out this press release. But you can, in the post below.
-- Josh Marshall

[robbedvoter]

1. Forgot the punchline: Joe was supposed to be there during the testimony

He is a member of the Arms Commitee. So, he was either asleep during Clark's testimony, playing hooky or ...slipped his mind. How locky Drudge reminded him, non?

[Kahuna]

3. I've also been wondering if Joe was present during Clark's testimony..

Wouldn't that be a hoot?

[KittyWampus]

4. If Joe Was There- He's Screwed

If Joe Wasn't there- he's screwed

Cause guess what!

Richard Perle's testimony which followed Clark's as OPPOSITION said:


PERLE: "So I think General Clark simply doesn't want to see us use military force and he has thrown out as many reasons as he can develop to that but the bottom line is he just doesn't want to take action. He wants to wait."
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Perle's statement occured after Clark left the hearing early to catch a flight. Which is why it probally wasn't noticed before since it occures well after Clarks testimony.

[lovedems]

2. Shame on you, Joe!

Are you really stooping so low that use a misguided article from Drudge? Shame on you! You are suppose to get the facts before you make your case.

[maddezmom]

5. the staffer that released that statement

is sure to get a tongue lashing today.

[in_cog_ni_to]

6. He's such a loser.

I can't believe he uses Drudge as a source for legitimate information.

[9119495]

7. Welcome to Dean's world Clark supporters

Joe has been slinging shit about us for months. He is becoming a pathetic man.

[Leilani]

8. This certainly isn't Joe's 1st attack on Clark

He has been on Clark's case for weeks...

I have emailed his campaign about distortions...

Joe doesn't have a chance; why is he doing this to other candidates?

[in_cog_ni_to]

9. Sore loser?

:shrug: That's my guess. :)

[Renew Deal]

10. I called then yesterday.

They didn't really want to talk about it.