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Lieberman's Stand: No Public Option
Lieberman's Stand: No Public Option
online.wsj.com — [Sen. Joe Lieberman talks to the press after a Democratic policy luncheon on Oct. 27.] Getty Images... Sen. Joe Lieberman talks to the press after a Democratic policy luncheon on Oct. 27. (more) Lieberman's Stand: No Public Option
Another month, another excuse
washingtonmonthly.com — ANOTHER MONTH, ANOTHER EXCUSE.... That Joe Lieberman would rather kill health care reform than let some consumer... choose between competing public and private plans isn't exactly new. I continue to find it fascinating, though, to see his evolving ... (more) Another month, another excuse

Joe Lieberman Latest Blog Posts

Kristof: Dying for Lack of Insurance
113 minutes ago at Drudge Retort
Pulling a Lieberman
3 hours ago at slacktivist
Health Care Reform Would Save Lives
Are We Going to Let John Die?
Goucher College Bans Speakers It Deems Anti-Israel –Also, How Joe Lieberman Became A Rightwing Crank
16 hours ago at The Hollywood Liberal
Lieberman Digs In on Public Option
Lieberman Digs In on Public Option
online.wsj.com — The Connecticut senator says any public option will compel him to block a final vote on the... health bill. His objection, he says, is based on fiscal risk. (more) Lieberman Digs In on Public Option
What Made Joe Bitter
What Made Joe Bitter
thedailybeast.com — As the Senate debates the health-care bill, Joe Lieberman is relishing his role as roadblock. Peter Beinart... on how one of the most unpredictable senators became just another right-wing pol. Once upon a time, Joe Lieberman was interesting-not always... (more) What Made Joe Bitter
Is PhRMA Afraid of the Progressive Block?
Is PhRMA Afraid of the Progressive Block?
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — PhRMA is now running ads in Connecticut targeting Joe Lieberman to support the current Senate bill (via... Ben Smith at Politico). Obviously, PhRMA wants the Senate bill to pass because it contains so many sweetheart deals for the drug industry. ... (more) Is PhRMA Afraid of the Progressive Block?
Should We Laugh? Cry? Both?
Should We Laugh? Cry? Both?
tnr.com — The ritual is becoming familiar. Health care reform passes a major political hurdle. And progressives don’t know... whether to laugh or cry. Last time, the occasion was a vote in the House of Representatives. Health care reform passed by the ... (more) Should We Laugh? Cry? Both?
One year after retaining his gavel, Lieberman threatens health bill
thehill.com — President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid played major roles in allowing Sen. Lieberman to retain... his committee gavel in 2008. Read more... (more) One year after retaining his gavel, Lieberman threatens ...
Lieberman Has Always Been Predictable
Lieberman Has Always Been Predictable
amconmag.com — Peter Beinart is right when he says that Lieberman's opposition to the public option is driven to... a large degree by personal bitterness, but he begins with the odd claim that Lieberman was once an "interesting" "iconoclast" and has now become a ... (more) Lieberman Has Always Been Predictable
Dean: Lieberman Should Relinquish Chairmanship If He Opposes Health Care
huffingtonpost.com — With Additional Reporting By Julian Hattem Former DNC Chair Howard Dean called on Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn)... to resign as chair of Senate Homeland Security Committee if he can't bring himself to oppose a Republican filibuster of health care ... (more) Dean: Lieberman Should Relinquish Chairmanship If He ...
Senators voice optimism on public option
Senators voice optimism on public option
boston.com — FORESEEING PROBLEMS 'I don’t want to fix the problems in a way that creates more of an... economic crisis,' Senator Joe Lieberman said yesterday. (more) Senators voice optimism on public option
It doesn’t feel like it, but We Are Winning the Fight Against ObamaCare
redstate.com — It does not feel like it, but we are winning the war against ObamaCare. You may feel... like the political system is broken and the Democrats are not listening to the voters. You feel that way because it is true, the Democrats are not listening. But ... (more) It doesn’t feel like it, but We Are Winning the Fight ...
Menendez Now Pushing the Trigger that Will Never be Pulled
Menendez Now Pushing the Trigger that Will Never be Pulled
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Trigger was a fine horse, but makes for a lousy public option NJ.com caught Sen. Robert Menendez... (D-NJ) pushing the trigger : Speaking inside the Hoboken University Medical Center emergency room, Menendez said today a modified public option ... (more) Menendez Now Pushing the Trigger that Will Never be Pulled
PhRMA pushes Lieberman on Senate bill
politico.com — November 23, 2009 PhRMA pushes Lieberman on Senate bill A new ad paid for by the drug... companies, and aimed at Connecticut seniors, provides a gentle nudge for Joe Lieberman in the direction of the Senate bill. The source who sent it over wasn't sure ... (more) PhRMA pushes Lieberman on Senate bill
For Thanksgiving Barack Obama Demands Release of 1,000 Terrorists
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — President Obama wants the Israelis to release 1,000 terrorists… The naive American President urged Israel today to... release 1,000 terrorists in exchange for “peace” with the Palestinians. Arutz Sheva reported, via Israel Matzav : ... (more) For Thanksgiving Barack Obama Demands Release of 1,000 ...
Obama and Dems on Health Care: No Need to Rush
Obama and Dems on Health Care: No Need to Rush
politicsdaily.com — Shortly after Senate Democrats on Saturday night succeeded in winning a party-line 60-39 vote that allows their... health care reform bill to reach the Senate floor, CNN correspondent Ed Henry zapped out a message to his Twitter followers about a White ... (more) Obama and Dems on Health Care: No Need to Rush
Obama demanding release of additional 1,000 terrorists
Obama demanding release of additional 1,000 terrorists
israelmatzav.blogspot.com — Arutz Sheva is reporting that President Obama is demanding that in connection with the terrorists for Gilad... trade, which is being made with Hamas, Israel release an additional 1,000 terrorists as a 'gesture' to 'moderate' 'Palestinian' President ... (more) Obama demanding release of additional 1,000 terrorists