Dr. John Orman, professor of politics at Fairfield University who specializes in the U.S. Presidency, made these points about Senator Lieberman getting the vice-presidential nod from Al Gore:

• The naming of Senator Lieberman highlights how much Clinton fatigue has taken its toll on Gore.
• Four months ago the name Joe Lieberman wasn't even mentioned - today it seems like the logical choice.
• He is a good choice in terms of his ability - he is qualified to take over as president and he will be loyal and a good vice president.
• Senator Lieberman is "Mr. Clean," a Democrat conservative and a cultural critic with a high sense of morality.
• His religion should be a positive - anti-Semites would not have voted for Gore anyway and Lieberman's selection may bring back a little bit of the old Democratic coalition.

Dr. Orman has written about the behavior and style of U.S. Presidents. His books include: "Comparing Presidential Behavior," "Presidential Secrecy and Deception," and "Presidential Accountability: New and Recurring Problems." He is currently working on a book on celebrity politics in America.

A graduate of Indiana State University, he holds a master's degree from Ball State University and a doctorate from Indiana University in political science.

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Posted On: 08-12-2000 09:08 AM

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