Joe Lieberman was not only a good Democrat, but he had also been a friend since the 1960's.

"We cannot, as good Democrats, put our party in a position to defend such comments," the letter said.

To be called a good Democrat by a Republican - that's great.

In my speech, I argued that, contrary to our liberal critics, we were good Democrats.

Several other good Democrats seemed likely to run, so the nomination fight was sure to be hard.

I guess this is why I'm not a good Democrat.

"It would be nice to know that we have a good conservative Democrat to replace me," he said.

Some good Democrats saw this issue differently - I respect them and their concerns.

But if you're a good Democrat, you just don't pay all that much attention.

"You've got to agree 100 percent, or you're not a good Democrat?"