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Lamont could 'opt in' vs. Lieberman
Lamont could 'opt in' vs. Lieberman
Lieberman's 2006 challenger says he is "getting a lot of messages" today about another bid.
Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
politico.com — Joe Lieberman speaks to reporters. Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman says he opposes any sort of public option,... even with an opt-out provision. Photo: AP (more) Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Will Joe Lieberman filibuster?
voices.washingtonpost.com — I don't know why I don't take Joe Lieberman's threat to filibuster health-care reform more seriously, but... I just don't. Take what Lieberman told reporters today: I told Senator Reid that I'm strongly inclined -- I haven't totally decided, but I'm ... (more) Will Joe Lieberman filibuster?
It Was Lieberman All Along
It Was Lieberman All Along
tnr.com — I've been thinking for a couple weeks that Joe Lieberman is the Democrats' biggest potential problem. The... rest of the party has a strong incentive to pass health care reform and avoid a 2010 catastrophe. But Lieberman? He's not a Democrat and won't ... (more) It Was Lieberman All Along
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Hapless Ineffectual Loser Ned Lamont Hints He Might Be Prepared Lose to Joe Lieberman in Another Futile Gesture of Feckless Impotence
Ace of Spades HQ — Hapless Ineffectual Loser Ned Lamont Hints He Might Be Prepared Lose to Joe Lieberman in Another Futile Gesture of Feckless Impotence As Count Floyd would say: "Oooh, scary, scary!" "Three years ago he was a strong proponent for universal health care and I accused him of, after 20 years, dithering on that topic," Lamont told POLITICO. "As far as I can tell, a filibuster is one more dither, to quote the former vice president [Dick Cheney]." Asked if he would consider another bid against Lieberman when the senator comes up for reelection in 2012, Lamont said he was "getting a ...

Surprise! Lieberman Stabs Dems in the Back
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines — ... The former rival was quoted by Politico responding to Lieberman’s latest betrayal: “To me, it’s a generational opportunity. ... To me, to filibuster, to delay and delay is failure.” ...

Video: Reid praises Lieberman, refers to self in third-person
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... printer-friendly Why so cheery and forgiving after today’s kick to the groin when other liberals are sticking pins in their Joementum voodoo dolls ? Because, for the moment, Liebs has him over a barrel and will need to be wooed unless and until Snowe or Collins changes her vote to become lucky number 60. As predicted, Reid’s benefiting momentarily from the distraction of a grand-scale Two Minutes Hate over Lieberman on the left (replete with threats of another Ned Lamont primary challenge , don’t you know), but read this smart piece by a lefty ...

Polling and Political Wrap-Up, 10/27/09
Daily Kos — ... This is hardly a shocker--but Joe Lieberman's 3075th betrayal of the Democratic Party has already led to talks of an attempt to take him out politically in 2012, and a familiar face is getting a lot of attention today. ...

Two Arrested for Alleged Plot on Danish Paper
The Hollywood Liberal — ... Lieberman, you may recall, for the many nasty things he said during the 2008 campaign. Although he caucuses with the Democrats (in theory, anyway) and considers himself to be one, Lieberman is technically an independent. That’s because the Democrats of his state got fed up with Lieberman’s diet Republican routine and nominated Ned Lamont to run against him. The former rival was quoted by Politico responding to Lieberman’s latest betrayal: “To me, it’s a generational opportunity. … To me, to filibuster, to delay and delay is failure.” The former vice presidential candidate ...

Wednesday Links
The Political Carnival — ... Washington lobbyist is charged with violating U.S. economic sanctions against the outlaw regime in Sudan and using multiple passports, an offshore bank account and other tactics to hide his activities, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday. Through the keyhole: Stunning pictures capture the pomp and splendour of Queen's banquet at Windsor Castle Vet posts dwindling Swears-enegger Arnie's 'Hidden' Message POLITICO: Ned Lamont could 'opt in' vs. Joe Lieberman Former Connecticut Senate candidate ...

SSP Daily Digest: 10/28
Swing State Project — ... ? CT-Sen: With Joe Lieberman back to his usual self-promoting mavericky ways, vis a vis the public option, and with the netroots worked up into a lather, it's a perfect time for Ned Lamont to step back into the spotlight. The 2006 Democratic primary winner attacked Lieberman's statements, although he sounded interested but noncommital about the idea of a 2012 rematch. ...

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Key senators wary of public optionCNN.com - Politics 10/27/2009
Independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Tuesday he will oppose final approval of any health care bill that has a government-run public health insurance option.
Senate healthcare bill draws skeptics, opponentsReuters: Politics 10/28/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A healthcare reform bill with a government-run insurance option faced an uncertain future in the Senate on Tuesday, with many centrist Democrats uncommitted and Senator Joe Lieberman strongly opposed.
Lieberman Opposes Health BillWSJ.com: Politics And Policy 10/27/2009
Sen. Lieberman said he would vote to block passage of Senate health-care bill in its current form, dealing a setback to efforts to gather 60 votes.
Reid Lacks Votes for Public Option as Lieberman Stands Apart (Bloomberg)Yahoo! News: Politics News 10/28/2009
Bloomberg - Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid doesn’t have the 60 votes he needs to win approval of a government-run health-insurance program.
Key senators wary of public optionCNN.com - Politics 10/28/2009
Independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Tuesday he will oppose final approval of any health care bill that has a government-run public health insurance option.