Rove pushing Romney for VP; called to stop Lieberman nod

[Shana A]

Rove pushing Romney for VP; called to stop Lieberman nod
by: Pam Spaulding
Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 13:07:23 PM EDT

http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6715

The dark tentacles of Karl Rove are deep into the McCain campaign, it's not just a little light consultation. He's trying to strong-arm the VP selection, first to ensure that the Arizona senator does not pick Holy Joe under any circumstances.

    Republican strategist Karl Rove called Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) late last week and urged him to contact John McCain to withdraw his name from vice presidential consideration, according to three sources familiar with the conversation.