Lieberman: I've Talked To Doctors, McCain "Will Live To 85 At Least"

Asked again on Sunday whether Sarah Palin is ready to be president, Sen. Joe Lieberman went one step further than he has in past remarks -- virtually pledging to voters that John McCain "will live to 85 at least."

In an audio clip of the Tampa, Florida, event obtained by the Huffington Post, Lieberman acknowledged that he has spoken "to doctors and insurance actuaries" about McCain's health, "because I get asked this question so much."

"People say to me, oh jeez, he's 72 and he's got skin cancer," Lieberman said, adding: "I can tell you he's been in remission for eight years. Secondly, I talked -- because I get asked this question so much -- I talked to doctors and insurance actuaries. And they tell me based on McCain's age, his health, including skin cancer, he'll live till at least 85. And probably longer."

Lieberman once again offered a prayer that Palin would not soon have to serve as commander in chief: "I believe that he'll be able to serve through his first term for which he's elected, please God."

Next, Lieberman noted that the GOP nominee has a 96 year old mother, and proceeded to relate a story in which he said she looked great, and she asked Lieberman if he was "trying to pick [her] up."

The source audio from the event is a bit scratchy, but clear enough.

An MIT study found that the 72 year old McCain would have just over a 5 percent chance of dying in his first term. Separately, the AP put the odds at 1 in 4 that McCain might die during an ostensible second term.

While talking with a reporter last week, Lieberman answered a similar question about Palin's readiness to serve as commander in chief by saying "thank God she's not going to have to be president from day one. McCain's going to be alive and well." Elsewhere in that interview, however, the Democrat-turned-independent said Palin could be ready to take over "if, God forbid, an accident occurs or something of that kind" struck McCain.

Comments

[PinkyBear]

Say it ain't so, Two-Faced Joe!

[Oonagh]

Lieberman can see into the future... hmm . This election is sending a lot of people over the edge.

[abbeyroad]

it just goes to show you that liarman will say anything to get his guy elected (because he knows there'll be a nice job waiting for him in the white house).

this (transparent) "comment" was saved for the last week of the campaign to try to convince wary republicans who are scared of the idea of a palin presidency that it'll be a-ok to vote for mcmothballs.

hey folks -- joe guarantees that johnny's not going to die. so don't be scared people !

talk about grasping at straws !

[walkaway]

Is he taking into account the Palin/Ice Pick in the Back factor?

Sarah is about a day away from going all "Tanya Harding" on poor old John.

[abbeyroad]

oh joe lieberman, whenever i see a photo of your gorgeous, shinless mug, my mouth waters, but only to lubricate my throat for the upcoming vomit.

[Rapid Ray]

Cool.

We'll still have john McCain to kick around for another 13 years.

life is good.

[thecomedyguy]

Touche'!

[realtalker]

John McCain's cancer is back, it is quite evident if you smply look at the yellow colored, jaundiced skin on the right side of his face. And stress increases the likelyhood of cancer returning. John McCain's skin cancer was very severe that doctor fully expect it to return, and it has.
What John McCian needs to do is retire, go and live out his retirement at his Sedona ranch. John McCain is simply not physically or emotionally up to the task of president which ages you quickly. AND GOD KNOWS SARAH PALIN AS PRESIDENT WOULD BE A DISASTER!!!

[RRonin]

Stupid, stupid man.

[gretcheno]

Sorry Joe no one knows the day or the hour!!

[Revolt916]

Hey Joe, can you please give me the Lottery numbers for next week. Thanks

[kewps]

My partner was killed by a drunk driver Friday night at the age of 60. I would have loved for her to have lived until at least 85. Joe Lieberman-SIR, YOU ARE NOT GOD!

[orangeyouglad]

I thought it was Joe Biden's job to make gaffes? Not that I'm complaining,Keep on talking Joe Lieberman,it will make me very happy come Nov. 4

[mlaiuppa]

Fine. His body will live until at least 85.

But have you talked to any professionals about his mental state? Exactly how long can we count on that keen (*cough*) mind?

[Gmoney1]

Drooling all the way - I don't want to see saliva -

[Susej]

And where are those medical records of Sarah Palin we've been promised?

[Susej]

Wait a minute... Wouldn't it be scary to know the exact year of death?