Liebercrat

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noun

A Democrat whose politics resemble those of Joseph Lieberman; in recent use, often specifically a Democrat who acts like a Republican

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Meanings

nounLiebercrat (plural Liebercrats)

plural Liebercrats

  1. USslanggovernmentA Democrat whose politics resemble those of Joseph Lieberman; in recent use, often specifically a Democrat who acts like a Republican

    The protesters referred to Amann as an "arrogant Liebercrat," noting that he voted against civil unions and calling him a DINO, a "Democrat in name only."

    2008 January 31, Frank Juliano, “Amann officially wants to be governor”, in Connecticut Post, archived from the original on 07 Mar 2016
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    JMS, you really need to figure out who you support. I seem to recall you giving a thumbs-up to McCain, but you now seem to come across as a Liebercrat - a decent person who has been corrupted by Clinton/Gore.

    2000 December 18, Sean Ormond, “Re: OK, I'm expecting an announcement about the formation of”, in rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated (Usenet)

    As result, Mr. Lambert is being called a "Liebercrat" after Sen. Joe Lieberman, of Connecticut, who won re-election as an independent after losing in the 2006 Democratic primary to Ned Lamont.

    2007 March 21, Seth McLaughlin, “Virginia Democrat faces blog ire for Allen support”, in Washington Times, archived from the original on 02 Jul 2010

Origin

Blend of Lieberman + Democrat, from Joseph Lieberman, a US Senator from Connecticut who left the Democratic Party after being defeated in the party primary in 2006.

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APA

Liebercrat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Liebercrat

MLA

“Liebercrat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Liebercrat. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Liebercrat,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Liebercrat.

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