Joe Lieberman to Alec Baldwin: 'Make my day'

Actor Alec Baldwin, he of "30 Rock" fame, told Playboy Magazine recently that he was so fed up with Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman's moderate politics that he was thinking of moving to Connecticut to run against the senator. Though he plays a shamelessly greedy Republican corporate executive on the show, Baldwin is a passionate Democrat who once accused former Vice President Dick Cheney of being a terrorist.

“I’d love to run against Joe Lieberman,” he told Playboy. “I have no use for him.”

On his own blog, Baldwin had second thoughts.

No I am not moving to Connecticut to run against Joe Lieberman. As much as I think Lieberman is an enormous letdown to the party that gave him their nomination for Vice President, I am sure that Democratic Party leaders in that state will take care of themselves. 

But Lieberman, who's up for reelection in 2012, said Sunday that he would welcome the liberal actor's challenge.

“You know, I mean, I must say that I respect Alec Baldwin as an actor and as a comedian, and if he wants to run, that’s his right,” Lieberman said on CNN’s "State of the Union."

Lieberman, who counts as a Democrat for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's 60-vote caucus, also shared his initial assessment of the politics of the thing: "Make my day."

-- Johanna Neuman

Photo (left): Alec Baldwin. Credit: NBC

Photo (right): Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) Credit: Office of Joe Lieberman

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Comments

[Michael Savage]

Wasn't it Baldwin who said he was going to leave the U.S. if Bush was elected. What a shame he did'nt.

[carcajou]

Two thoughts come to mind.

First, why does Alec Baldwin assume that people care what he has to say? Why do all these people who make lots of money entertaining people believe that they have any answers?

Second, now that California is on the brink of bankruptcy, the Baldwins of the world will be looking for another victim. They will not be happy until they ruin the entire country with their faulty thinking...

[Saint Peter II]

It looks like the senator from Israel is ready to take on all comers.

[Michael]

Run Alec, Run! Senator Lieberman is an example of exactly what is wrong with the political system in this country. What is hard to believe is that the citizens of Connecticut keep re-electing him.

[kpist]

We all know that Alec Baldwin never fulfills his threats or he'd be living in France. Maybe he would make a good political democrat, he doesn't fulfill his promises. I will never watch 30Rock again.

[Dan Lee]

Lieberman is the worst advertisement for Connecticut the state could have come up with. He's the kind of compatriot you never turn your back to, lest you become a casualty of friendly fire.

[David R. Benson]

What a slate of candidates that would be. Baldwin is a comedian, and Lieberman is a joke.

[Jason]

How laughable. Baldwin also threatened to move to Canada if Bush won the Presidency yet that never happened (much to the dismay of many). While I do like Baldwin for his acting skills his ultra-liberal tendencies, not to mention horrific anger episodes directed towards his daughter (does anyone remember his rant about her being a "selfish pig" on her VM?) scare me.

[rgw]

Baldwin --- and this goes for the other actor's --- stay out of politics ... you have enough problems being actor's ..
and then again ... you have to be a GOOD actor to be a politician ... and sorry ... u just don't cut it ..

[Weston Wellington]

I seemk to recall Mr. Baldwin's vow to move to the U.K. if Bush was elected president in 2004. Did I miss something?

[Raffi]

wasn't this Moron moving to France if Bush won the presidency?? What happen there? Please move, at least he will be out of NY. One less idiot.

[Sky]

Lieberman is a cat sniffing dog that is totally useless as a Democrat. Foist him out!

[Billy]

Lieberman has a shrinking pool of supporters. For awhile I thought Alabama moved north when he was elected.

[Chris]

Baldwin is like the Sarah Palin of the Left.

[martin blyn]

Democrats need to get rid of Lieberman. The man is a "fifth column" member undermining Democratic values. If push comes to shove, I'd rather see a Republican replace Lieberman.

[malach hamovess]

i'm not crazy for joe lieberman; he's a cranky old coot, a bit of a political fence-jumper, and a sellout to some special interests. sort of like arlen specter and a few others who've been on the scene for forever, these guys went into public service, not just politics; and their whole professional lives have been a series of positions on issues, weighing pros and cons, balancing equities, and keeping constituents happy.
Baldwin, on the other hand, is a 2nd rate actor; has been on the scene for more than enough to the point that he's now typecast as a dickhead and tries to live up to expectations.
He's now decided that he's "fed up with " Lieberman, as opposed to local tough-gals Boxer and Feinstein. And he, Baldwin, of the 2nd tier Hollywood, small entourage - smaller pecker brigade, is now a political force. He, Baldwin, whose main concern is getting the right latte and a good polish on his Mercedes, wants to jump into the political arena, take on JL, and show that his total ignorance of the issues and of the State which he would represent, are insignificant when compared to the moral authority that is brought to the table by a 2nd-banana supporting actor on a mildly-amusing sitcom.

Bring it on, Mr. Pantyhose.

[Earl]

Thank God this moron is not moving to Ct.....I would definately move out if he did. He is a cry baby moron of the LIBERAL left looneys.....you keep him please and tighten his leash ....thanx.

[Mike]

Some of these comments are amusing. It seems people have forgotten that Lieberman lost the Democratic primary and STILL won the statewide election. The people of Connecticut have spoken -- they would prefer a moderate candidate to an ultra-liberal or ultra-conservative candidate. Kick him out of the Democratic caucus? Fine. He'll just win again as a moderate and remain a true Independent or join the Republican caucus.

Why would the Democratic Party rather have him as an enemy than a friend?

[mmm barack hussein obama]

Please move pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease move I will help move you... please move to France you are a moron Alec no one cares what you think! your a hollywood moron without a brain.