Lieberman May Snub Obama In 2012

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) told Fox News Wednesday that he still isn’t sure which party’s presidential candidate he will endorse in 2012.

“I’m going to approach this 2012 election as the independent I am,” Lieberman, a Democrat until he lost his party’s nomination amid the 2006 mid-term election, said during an appearance on Fox and Friends. “Therefore, I don’t know who I’m going to support at this point.”

If Lieberman declines to throw his support behind Obama, it won’t be the first time the President failed to secure the Connecticut Senator’s endorsement. In 2008, Lieberman backed Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and delivered remarks at the Republican National Convention.

When asked Wednesday about the candidacy of Texas Governor Rick Perry, Lieberman reiterated that it was too early to make a decision, but noted that Perry has made “some very good first impressions.”

Although Lieberman has butted heads with those on the left in recent years, he still caucuses with Senate Democrats. Facing what would likely be a tough race, Lieberman announced earlier this year that he will not run for re-election in 2012.