Once again showing that he is a centrist, "independent Democrat," Tim Kaine spent a good part of Monday with Joe Lieberman, a Senate moderate who is certainly not beloved by the "DailyKos"/left-wing of the Democratic Party. Among other things, Lieberman has been supportive on the Iraq War, is known for his religiosity (Orthodox Judaism), and is one of the famed Senate "Gang of 14" that includes John McCain and our own John Warner.
Yesterday, Lieberman headlined two fundraisers for Kaine that raised a combined $100,000. That's not bad for a day's work. It's also an interesting strategy by Tim Kaine to demonstrate that he is his own man, a "special" kind of Democrat, and a "Southern centrist." Finally, I would point out that Lieberman's visit is a fascinating bookend to the earlier visit by Barack Obama, one of the most popular politicians in the country. Obviously, the Democratic Party is united behind Tim Kaine. I would strongly hope and expect to see more popular, moderate Democrats coming to the Commonwealth for Tim Kaine before November 8.