Lieberman appealed to independent voters and even Democrats to vote for the Republican candidate, John McCain, who is assured his friend.
Senator Joe Lieberman today starred in the landmark of the Republican convention, addressing delegates who was his party rival, the now independent candidate for vice president was the United States by the Democratic Party with Al Gore in 2000.
Lieberman appealed to independent voters and even Democrats to vote for the Republican candidate, John McCain, who is assured his friend.
"Some of you ever voted for a Republican. And frankly, in a normal election would probably never will. But I want you to believe that this is not a normal election, because these are not normal times. And believe me: John McCain is not a candidate normal. "
"I appeal to independent, Democrats and Republicans. Let us join together this November to make a great American patriot, John McCain, is our next great president," he said.
Lieberman emphasized the leadership skills of McCain, which he defined as "a tireless reformer," able to "clean up Washington" and put the "government working again for every American."
The Connecticut senator for even explicitly compared McCain's record with that of Democrat candidate, Barack Obama. In fact, was one of the first times that the name of the senator for Illinois ruled from the rostrum of speakers at the Democratic convention, which until now maintained a moderate tone due to Hurricane "Gustav" in the south.
"Senator Barack Obama is a gifted and eloquent young, which I think will do great things for our country in the coming years, but, my friends, eloquence is not a substitute for history, not in these hard times for the U.S." .
Lieberman even referred to the slogan of "change" that flag Obama. "The real candidate of change this year is the McCain-Palin."
Lieberman argued forcefully to Sarah Palin, the candidate for vice president, McCain, who since his appointment on Friday was in the spotlight for the Democrats.
The senator said it is a "grand dame" and a "reformist". "The truth is that she is a leader with whom we can to help John to shake Washington."
The defense that Lieberman made Palin drew attention to most analysts, because the political ideas of both contrast sharply. While Lieberman defends abortion, gay rights and gun control, for example, Palin is antiabortista rejects gay marriage and is a member of the National Association of Rifle (NRA).
