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State Dems rap Lieberman over McCain nod

 
Lieberman may lose his committee chairmanship this week, as Senate Democrats meet on the issue. (CNN) — Connecticut’s Democratic Party is officially complaining to Sen. Joe Lieberman for backing Republican John McCain in this year’s presidential race – but has decided against taking any tougher measures against him. State party officials voted Wednesday night to send the [...] (link)

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