LIEBERMAN VOWS TO CARRY ON GORES BORING LEGACY
The Torch of Dullness Has Been Passed, Senator Declares
Announcing his candidacy today for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2004, Senator Joseph Lieberman declared that he was the rightful heir to the extremely boring legacy of Al Gore.
Senator Lieberman, who ran on the same ticket as former Vice President Gore in 2000, vowed to run a campaign that was, in his words, just as boring as Al Gores 2000 campaign, if not more so.
The torch of dullness has been passed, Senator Lieberman told a throng of supporters in Hartford, many of whom appeared to be nodding off during his remarks.
But if Mr. Liebermans stated goal is to be the most boring Democratic candidate for President in 2004, he will have stiff competition, political insiders say.
John Kerry is pretty darn boring, too, said pollster David Weller, referring to the junior Senator from Massachusetts. The fact that so many people get him mixed up with [former Senator] Bob Kerrey tells you just how little an impression the guy leaves.
Governor Howard Dean of Vermont remains a dark horse in the race to be the most boring Democratic candidate, but Mr. Weller cautions against counting him out, either.
Governor Dean is little-known at this point, but once he gets some national recognition, people will see just how incredibly boring he is, Mr. Weller says.
While Senator Lieberman is hoping to establish his boring credentials on Mr. Gores coattails, Mr. Weller says that will be easier said than done.
When it comes to being boring, Lieberman will find that Gore is a tough act to follow, Mr. Weller said.
**** THE BOROWITZ REPORT
The Torch of Dullness Has Been Passed, Senator Declares
Announcing his candidacy today for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2004, Senator Joseph Lieberman declared that he was the rightful heir to the extremely boring legacy of Al Gore.
Senator Lieberman, who ran on the same ticket as former Vice President Gore in 2000, vowed to run a campaign that was, in his words, just as boring as Al Gores 2000 campaign, if not more so.
The torch of dullness has been passed, Senator Lieberman told a throng of supporters in Hartford, many of whom appeared to be nodding off during his remarks.
But if Mr. Liebermans stated goal is to be the most boring Democratic candidate for President in 2004, he will have stiff competition, political insiders say.
John Kerry is pretty darn boring, too, said pollster David Weller, referring to the junior Senator from Massachusetts. The fact that so many people get him mixed up with [former Senator] Bob Kerrey tells you just how little an impression the guy leaves.
Governor Howard Dean of Vermont remains a dark horse in the race to be the most boring Democratic candidate, but Mr. Weller cautions against counting him out, either.
Governor Dean is little-known at this point, but once he gets some national recognition, people will see just how incredibly boring he is, Mr. Weller says.
While Senator Lieberman is hoping to establish his boring credentials on Mr. Gores coattails, Mr. Weller says that will be easier said than done.
When it comes to being boring, Lieberman will find that Gore is a tough act to follow, Mr. Weller said.
**** THE BOROWITZ REPORT
