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Published 11/12/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

The president-elect reportedly tells Majority Leader Harry Reid that it would send the wrong message to punish the independent for backing John McCain. > President-elect Obama has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid he's not interested in seeing Democrats oust Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman from their ranks over his endorsement of Republican John McCain. (link)

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