WASHINGTON – Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman cast Democratic nominee Barack Obama as untested and inexperienced during his GOP convention speech this week. Two years ago, Lieberman offered a different take on Obama.

THEN

“He is a blessing to the United States Senate, to America and to our shared hopes for better, safer tomorrows for all our families. As his mentor, as his colleague, as his friend, I look forward to helping him reach to the stars and realize not just the dreams he has for himself, but the dreams we all have for him and his blessed country.” – March 2006, as Obama visited Connecticut during Lieberman's re-election campaign.

NOW

“Senator Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who I think can do great things for our country in the years ahead. But, my friends, eloquence is no substitute for a record, not in these tough times for America.” – Tuesday night, at the Republican National Convention.