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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 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

Joe Lieberman Latest Blog Posts

Are We Going to Let John Die?
119 minutes ago at RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Goucher College Bans Speakers It Deems Anti-Israel –Also, How Joe Lieberman Became A Rightwing Crank
2 hours ago at The Hollywood Liberal
Nader may run for Senate in Connecticut, likely help GOP
White House Considers Conrad's "Entitlement Reform" Commission
23 hours ago at Daily Kos
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 ...
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?
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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?
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
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
driftglass.blogspot.com — One of these things just doesn't belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others... By the time I finish my song? Dear Associated Press, Holy Joe Lieberman is a man of many parts. He is a sleazebag, a warmongering Neocon, a sanctimonious backstabber, "Armageddon" John Hagee's special ... (more) One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
Lieberman holds fast on public option
politico.com — Senator Joe Lieberman (Id.-Conn.) is making clear that while he voted Saturday to allow debate on a... health care reform bill, he is still firmly oppo (more) Lieberman holds fast on public option
Lieberman: 'I Don't Think Anybody Thinks This Bill Will Pass'
huffingtonpost.com — Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), reaffirmed on Sunday that he will support a Republican filibuster of any health... care bill that includes a government-run insurance option. Appearing on the "Meet the Press," the Connecticut independent said that ... (more) Lieberman: 'I Don't Think Anybody Thinks This Bill Will ...
Lieberman Repeats Claim That Public Option Not Part Of 2008 Presidential Campaign
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) still says that President Obama did not campaign on a public option.... (more) Lieberman Repeats Claim That Public Option Not Part Of ...
With Conservative Resistance to Public Option, What Was the Point of the Opt Out?
With Conservative Resistance to Public Option, What Was the Point of the Opt Out?
news.firedoglake.com — Health care rally in Arkansas (photo: tsweden via Flickr) Now that the remaining holdouts have made their... intentions known on health care, it’s worth wondering why Harry Reid added the opt out provision to his bill. The opt out ... (more) With Conservative Resistance to Public Option, What Was ...
Health Care Bill Goes to the Senate Floor
themoderatevoice.com — My computer is more than usually slow tonight (and that’s saying a lot), so probably the whole... world knows this by now, but the Democrats just achieved cloture on health care reform. They got the 60 votes they needed, including all the conservative Democrats whose votes were in question, ... (more) Health Care Bill Goes to the Senate Floor
It Sounds Like Reid Is Planning To Sell Out The Public Option
It Sounds Like Reid Is Planning To Sell Out The Public Option
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Sen. Harry Reid (credit: TalkRadioNews via Flickr) It looks like Harry Reid is getting ready to sell... out the labor unions, the progressive community, the Democratic base, and the majority of the American people. The vast majority of Americans ... (more) It Sounds Like Reid Is Planning To Sell Out The Public ...
Key Senate Health Care Reform Vote Today: Did Reid Do His Homework?
Key Senate Health Care Reform Vote Today: Did Reid Do His Homework?
themoderatevoice.com — Today the Senate is expected to do a key health care reform vote today. And if President... Barack Obama has a bundle of political clout riding on this vote, so does Majority Leader Harry Reid. Reid, in an increasingly tough (some pundits suggest seemingly fruitless) battle for re-election ... (more) Key Senate Health Care Reform Vote Today: Did Reid Do ...
Reid: Crucial vote Saturday
firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Ken Strickland Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today said the crucial vote to bring the... legislation to the floor will happen "sometime" Saturday. But he was uncertain he had to 60 votes required to start debate. "We'll find out when ... (more) Reid: Crucial vote Saturday
Pentagon, Senate Launch Dueling Fort Hood Investigations
abcnews.go.com — Lieberman blasts Defense Department probe of the shooting as backward-looking. United States Department of Defense - United... States Senate - United States - Government - Defense Department (more) Pentagon, Senate Launch Dueling Fort Hood Investigations
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
usatoday.com — The hearing by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee kicked off a congressional push to... examine laws and policies dealing with suspicious troops. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the committee's top Republican, said the military ... (more) Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
Ben Nelson threatens filibuster
politico.com — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) said Thursday that he would prevent health reform from moving to final... passage if restrictions on federal funding for abortion weren’t tightened during the amendment process. But, he added, “there are a ... (more) Ben Nelson threatens filibuster
Lieberman Going Rogue (Again)
swampland.blogs.time.com — Next week, much to the discomfort of the Obama Adminsitration, Joe Lieberman -- chairman of the Senate... Homeland Security and Government Relations Committee -- will begin his investigation into whether the Fort Hood shooter was a terrorist and if law ... (more) Lieberman Going Rogue (Again)
Joe Lieberman Is Hallucinating
Joe Lieberman Is Hallucinating
tnr.com — The Connecticut Senator says that President Obama didn't favor a public plan when he ran for president:... It’s classic politics of our time that if you look at the campaign last year, presidential, you can’t find a mention of public ... (more) Joe Lieberman Is Hallucinating
Lieberman says he wouldn't be alone in public option filibuster
thehill.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said he might not be the only Democrat to oppose cloture for final... passage of the healthcare bill. Lieberman said he would vote with Democrats over the weekend to proceed with debate on the Senate health bill, but said ... (more) Lieberman says he wouldn't be alone in public option ...
Service Employees International Union
seiu.org — Adopt a state Joe Lieberman is at it again. Jockeying for attention. Threatening to support a Republican... filibuster. Overlooking popular support in his own state. But this time, he may not be alone. Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), ... (more) Service Employees International Union
Yale to Lieberman: Please reconsider your stance on the healthcare bill
blogs.courant.com — About 650 members of the Yale University community -- students, faculty and staff -- signed a letter... urging Sen. Joseph Lieberman, a Yale grad, to reverse course on the health care bill. Lieberman has said he opposes any healthcare bill that ... (more) Yale to Lieberman: Please reconsider your stance on the ...
Lieberman slams public option; taunts critics
Lieberman slams public option; taunts critics
politico.com — Lieberman’s threat to filibuster any health care bill with a public option could kill health reform this... year. (more) Lieberman slams public option; taunts critics
Hundreds attend vigil outside Joe Lieberman's home over health care
videocafe.crooksandliars.com — This has to send a potent message to Lieberman. The symbolism is simply stunning. Rabbis protesting outside... Joe Lieberman's home in Stamford? This from a man who nine years ago had huge approval ratings in his home state and was within a hair of ... (more) Hundreds attend vigil outside Joe Lieberman's home over ...
Far Left Radicals Hold Threatening Rally Outside Sen. Lieberman’s Home
Far Left Radicals Hold Threatening Rally Outside Sen. Lieberman’s Home
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — The radical left is now threatening Joe Lieberman and his family outside his home for his position... against nationalized health care. The far left Stamford Advocate reported this on the protest: Quietly holding candles, hundreds of clergymen, ... (more) Far Left Radicals Hold Threatening Rally Outside Sen. ...
Lieberman: Bringing terror suspects to U.S. for trial 'inconceivable'
thehill.com — It is "inconceivable" why the U.S. would bring the alleged terrorist masterminds of the 9/11 attacks to... New York for trial, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Friday. Lieberman, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said that the ... (more) Lieberman: Bringing terror suspects to U.S. for trial ...
Lieberman Shills for the Healthcare Industry—By Scott Horton (Harper's Magazine)
harpers.org — Scott Horton When he was seeking reelection in 2006, Joe Lieberman campaigned as a supporter of healthcare... reform and expressed his support for “universal healthcare.” When the rubber hit the road, however, Lieberman emerged as a frontline warrior ... (more) Lieberman Shills for the Healthcare Industry—By Scott ...
Rabbi to Lieberman: “Do Not Stand Idly by the Blood of Your Neighbors”
Rabbi to Lieberman: “Do Not Stand Idly by the Blood of Your Neighbors”
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Is this great or what? Thank you Rabbi Fish! “The moral imperative for our time is clear.... Anyone whose guide in public policy is conscience, anyone who argues that faith and religious traditions should direct our actions, such a person ... (more) Rabbi to Lieberman: “Do Not Stand Idly by the Blood of ...
Hundreds attend vigil outside Lieberman's home over health care
newstimes.com — STAMFORD -- Quietly holding candles, hundreds of clergymen, congregants and reform advocates lined the sidewalks outside Independent... U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's Stamford home Sunday night in a show of support for universal health care. "When we heard ... (more) Hundreds attend vigil outside Lieberman's home over ...
CTNJ-TV: Prayer Vigil Outside Lieberman's Stamford Home (video)
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CTNJ-TV: Prayer Vigil Outside Lieberman's Stamford Home (video)
youtube.com — Prayer vigil outside U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's Stamford home Sunday,Nov. 15... (more) CTNJ-TV: Prayer Vigil Outside Lieberman's Stamford Home ...
Lo taamod al dam reakha
myleftnutmeg.com — Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us --Sen Joseph Lieberman, Nov 8, on Fox News Sunday. Rabbi Fish of... Beth El, in Norwalk, calls on Lieberman's conscience to do the right thing. His invocation of the Torah commandment ( Lo taamod al dam reakha , ... (more) Lo taamod al dam reakha
Hundreds attend vigil outside Lieberman's home over health care
Hundreds attend vigil outside Lieberman's home over health care
connpost.com — STAMFORD -- Quietly holding candles, hundreds of clergymen, congregants and reform advocates lined the sidewalks outside Independent... U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's Stamford home Sunday night in a show of support for universal health care. "When we heard ... (more) Hundreds attend vigil outside Lieberman's home over ...
Clergy Seek To Reclaim Health Care Debate
Clergy Seek To Reclaim Health Care Debate
ctnewsjunkie.com — Lead by an interfaith coalition more than 500 residents poured out of Stamford High School Sunday and... walked across the street to U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman's Strawberry Hill Avenue home. Outside clergy from all denominations informed the junior ... (more) Clergy Seek To Reclaim Health Care Debate
Lieberman will seek committee hearing on Fort Hood shootings
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Sunday he intends to launch a Senate committee hearing on whether... the Fort Hood shootings were a terrorist act and if the Army should have taken pre-emptive steps due to reported signs of Islamic extremism by ... (more) Lieberman will seek committee hearing on Fort Hood shootings
Harry Reid: “Leave Lieberman Alone, I’ll Handle Him”
Harry Reid: “Leave Lieberman Alone, I’ll Handle Him”
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Per K-Tum, Harry Reid says he has a wonderful relationship with the albatross hanging around his neck... : In addition to all these public battles, Reid is waging private ones as well, according to sources on and off Capitol Hill. He has complained ... (more) Harry Reid: “Leave Lieberman Alone, I’ll Handle Him”
Q-Poll: Lieberman’s Opposition to Public Option Not Popular In Connecticut
Q-Poll: Lieberman’s Opposition to Public Option Not Popular In Connecticut
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Lieberman with a public option supporter no doubt embarrassed to be seen with him (photo via Lieberman... 2006) A new poll by Quinnipiac University is out, and it has less-than-stellar news for Joe Lieberman (not that he cares). Check out these ... (more) Q-Poll: Lieberman’s Opposition to Public Option Not ...
UPDATED: Call Reports: Rep. Michael Capuano (MA-08) Will Oppose Triggers and Opt-Outs
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — I spoke with someone, or I should say he spoke to me, for half an hour, explaining... that so many calls are wasted saying the same things to the congresswoman over and over, when the calls should be going to the blue dogs and particularly to Senator Joe ... (more) UPDATED: Call Reports: Rep. Michael Capuano (MA-08) Will ...
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