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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 11/7/2008
Capitol Idea: Don't Punish Joe Lieberman
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Democrats should think twice before signing their divorce papers with Sen. Joe Lieberman. Democrats ought to put their anger in check, however, and keep Lieberman at their side. There are many reasons for this -- some lofty ones and others not-so-lofty.
McConnell reaches out to Lieberman - Ryan Grim
politico.com - 11/7/2008
McConnell reaches out to Lieberman - Ryan Grim
— politico.com — Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has reached out to Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) about the prospect... of joining the Republican Conference, but Lieberman is still bargaining with Democratic leaders to keep his chairmanship, according to ... (more) McConnell reaches out to Lieberman - Ryan Grim

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huffingtonpost.com - 11/6/2008
Lieberman Meets With Reid, Tries To Cling To Senate Chairmanship
— huffingtonpost.com — Bolstered by a newly expanded majority, Harry Reid met with Joe Lieberman on Thursday to sketch out... the conditions by which the Connecticut independent could continue to caucus with Senate Democrats. But Lieberman did not accept Reid's initial ... (more) Lieberman Meets With Reid, Tries To Cling To Senate ...

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Lieberman After Meeting with Reid - Video
campaignsilo.firedoglake.com - 11/6/2008
Lieberman After Meeting with Reid - Video
— campaignsilo.firedoglake.com — Reid and Lieberman won't say what happened in the meeting. My guess? Reid told him he can... stay in the caucus if he steps down from his committee chairmanship (a campaign we started shortly after the 2006 election, thanks to everyone ... (more) Lieberman After Meeting with Reid - Video

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