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Or, How Much Garbage Will Joe Lieberman Take
This is pathetic beyond words:
When will Democratic leaders realize that every time Joe
Lieberman spouts right-wing talking points on TV as a "Democrat" or
attends a Republican press conference as a "Democrat," that spites
their face big-time?
So here's the plan. Immediately after Election Day, if
Democrats don't need Lieberman as their 60th vote in the
Senate, progressive activists in Nevada will stand in
front of Harry Reid's office for hours and read your letters to ...
Boot Joe Lieberman
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He shouldn't be in the caucus.
Today, the Hill reports:
One Democratic source said Lieberman is not likely to lose his position in the Democratic caucus, even if the party picks up several seats in next week's election... "There's no sense in cutting off our nose to spite our face," one source said.
When will Democratic leaders realize that every time Joe Lieberman spouts right-wing talking points on TV as a "Democrat" or attends a Republican press conference as a "Democrat," that spites their face big-time?
So ...
Joe Lieberman must go
Crooks and Liars —
Traitor Joe must go. If things work out well in this election, Bold Progressives has a good plan that I support.
Today, the Hill reports:
One Democratic source said Lieberman is not likely to lose his position in the Democratic caucus, even if the party picks up several seats in next week's election... "There's no sense in cutting off our nose to spite our face," one source said.
When will Democratic leaders realize that every time Joe Lieberman spouts right-wing talking points on TV as a "Democrat" or ...
Harry Reid: "No Decision" on Lieberman
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... "No decisions have been made," Reid said, in a statement sent to us by his office. "While I understand that Senator Lieberman has voted with Democrats a majority of the time, his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many in our Caucus."
"I expect there to be additional discussions in the days to come," Reid continued, "and Senator Lieberman and I will speak to our Caucus in two weeks to discuss further steps."
Make sure to sign the letter from Bold Progressives.
Letters to Harry Reid and calls to Democratic Senators: Joe Must Go
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
Urge Senator Reid to show Joe Lieberman the door. Josh Orton wants us to outflank Lieberman with his Democratic colleagues, too: Lieberman was hoping to privately lobby his colleagues to save him. But with the curtain pulled back, we can lobby the same potential Lieberman allies. And now they'll have to choose between personal loyalty to Joe and doing the right thing - with the whole world watching. If they hear from enough of us, there's no way Joe keeps his position of power. So let's get to the phones. And the emails. The ...
Liberal Bloggers Pressuring Dem Senators To Vote Lieberman Out
TPM Election Central —
... Meanwhile, readers who think Lieberman should pay some kind of price for suggesting that Obama sold out the troops and hasn't always put the country first can always sign this petition urging Reid to give Lieberman a push. ...
Reid Spokesperson: Democratic Senators May Vote On Lieberman's Fate Within Caucus
TPM Election Central —
... to happen if Lieberman and Reid didn't resolve their impasse before the next caucus meeting.
The move would in effect put Lieberman's fate in the hands of his Dem colleagues. Top liberal bloggers -- among them John Aravosis, Josh Orton and Steve Benen -- are already mounting a pressure campaign, calling on their readers to contact Senators and get them to pledge to vote against Lieberman keeping his committee slot.
Others are urging readers to sign a petition calling on Reid to give Lieberman the push.
...
Reid Spokesperson: Democratic Senators May Vote On Lieberman's Fate In Full Caucus Meeting
TPM Election Central —
... to happen if Lieberman and Reid didn't resolve their impasse before the next caucus meeting.
The move would in effect put Lieberman's fate in the hands of his Dem colleagues. Top liberal bloggers -- among them John Aravosis, Josh Orton and Steve Benen -- are already mounting a pressure campaign, calling on their readers to contact Senators and get them to pledge to vote against Lieberman keeping his committee slot.
Others are urging readers to sign a petition calling on Reid to give Lieberman the push.
Late Update: Jane ...
