Lieberman: Thank God Palin Won't Have to Be Ready

CNN: STAMFORD - U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman Friday continued to stand by Republican John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate.
But when asked by The Advocate if Palin is ready to be president from day one, Lieberman said "thank God she's not going to have to be president from day one. McCain's going to be alive and well."

Lieberman held a conference call with a few state newspapers, including The Advocate, and The Associated Press this afternoon from his home in Stamford.

Lieberman acknowledged it had been a while since he had spoken to reporters from his home state. He has been campaigning almost non-stop for McCain, returning to Stamford for the Jewish Sabbath from a stop in New Hampshire.

Some high-profile Republicans in recent weeks have publicly condemned McCain's choice of Palin as his running mate and also the tone of their nominee's campaign and its attacks on Obama's character.
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"Let's hope she never has to be ready because we hope McCain is elected and live out his term," Lieberman said. "But if, God forbid, an accident occurs or something of that kind, she'll be ready. She's had executive experience. She's smart. And she will have had on-the-job training."

Lieberman said if Obama wins on Election Day, he will support his presidency.