Reply #3: Lieberman: Dems Must Shun Gov't Programs

[Khephra]

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"Some Democrats, on the contrary, still prefer the old, big government solutions to our problems," Lieberman said in a speech to the National Press Club. "But, my friends, with record deficits, a stalled economy and Social Security in danger, we can't afford that."

Lieberman did not name any of his opponents but took a shot at their political stands on a range of issues.

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"If George Bush and his bankrupt ideology are the problem, believe me, old Democratic policies like higher taxes and weakness on defense are not the solution," Lieberman said. "We need to reclaim the vital center of American politics for the Democrats."

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Lieberman had promised not to run for president this year if Gore was in the race. He also he doesn't expect Gore to change his mind and get in now, but won't drop out if he does.

"I've crossed a bridge," he said. "I'm in this for the duration."

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http://www.newsday.com/news/politics/wire/sns-ap-democrats-lieberman,0,5361767.story?coll=sns-ap-politics-headlines