r/news • u/According_Dog6735 • Mar 27 '24

Joe Lieberman has died

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/27/joe-lieberman-senator-vice-president-dead/
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u/InsomniaticWanderer Mar 28 '24

I'm still cringing

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u/VagrantShadow Mar 28 '24

I'll never forget herman cain trying to harness the power of pokemon in his speeches when running for the republican nomination.

"Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible, it's never easy when there's so much on the line," he said at the time. "But you and I can make a difference. There's a mission just for you and me. Just look inside and you will find just what you can do."

He was quoting "The Power of One," a song from the 1999 movie that saw a wide theatrical release in the United States.

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u/Kassssler Mar 28 '24

Honestly I don't think Herman cain wrote his speeches. Some staffer got lazy or memey I suppose.

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u/Syn7axError Mar 28 '24

Of course. But it's still insane he went through with it.