Is Joseph Lieberman Talking Too Much About Religion?
Aired August 29, 2000 – 2:01 p.m. ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. LOU WATERS, CNN ANCHOR: A prominent Jewish leader criticizes Joe Lieberman for emphasizing religion in the race for the White House. The criticism comes from Abraham Foxman, who’s national director of the Anti-Defamation League. Quoted today in “The New York Times,” Mr. Foxman says: “There’s nothing wrong with a person professing their faith and going to church or synagogue.” But in Foxman’s words, Lieberman is “almost hawking” it. Since his selection as Al Gore’s running mate, Lieberman has made a point of stressing his Orthodox Jewish beliefs. On the campaign trail, he often invokes Scripture and speaks of public and private morality. In remarks at a church on Sunday, Lieberman said he hoped his nomination would lead to a greater role for religion here in America. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SEN. JOESEPH LIEBERMAN (D-CT), VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: I hope it will enable
