Even some Republicans praised the selection of Lieberman, citing his strong religious background and support for family values.
"He's very well respected and has a lot of integrity," said Moshe Y. Spinowitz '02, who is co-chair of Harvard Hillel's Jews for Conservative
"He will undoubtedly be an asset to the ticket," said Robert R. Porter '00-'01, the chair of Harvard Students for Bush.
Some said Gore's selection of Lieberman was an attempt to distance himself from the scandals of the Clinton administration--Lieberman was one of the first Democrats to publicly criticize the President's affair with Monica Lewinsky.
But Harvard Republican Club President Jason P. Brinton '99-'01 said voters will eventually focus on Bush and Gore, not their vice-presidential picks.
"In the end, it will come down to the presidential candidates, and what they stand for," he said.