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anonymousliberal.com - 11/19/2008
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Let me preface what I'm about to say be making it clear that I think Joe Lieberman was shown far more leniency today that he should have been. He really should have lost his chairmanship, and had I been voting, that's what I would have voted for. That said, if you want to squint really hard, ...

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Political Animal:  Does Lieberman owe Obama?

dailykos.com - 11/18/2008
Today's lesson
— dailykos.com — Jane Hamsher : Asked what it would mean if Lieberman kept his chairmanship, one Senate Democratic aide said bluntly: "The left has been foiled again. They can rant and rage but they still do not put the fear into folks to actually change their ... (more) Today's lesson

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weeklystandard.com - 11/19/2008
Won't Take Yes for an Answer
— weeklystandard.com — What is best in life ? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women. This is precisely what the Democratic party achieved with Barack Obama’s historic victory on November 4. The Democrats increased ... (more) Won't Take Yes for an Answer

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huffingtonpost.com - 11/18/2008
Dean Applauds Move To Keep Lieberman As Committee Chair
— huffingtonpost.com — DNC Chair Howard Dean welcomed the decision to keep Senator Joseph Lieberman as head of the Homeland Security Committee and, consequently, in the Democratic Caucus, saying the move was pragmatic, magnanimous and political shrewd. Speaking to the ... (more) Dean Applauds Move To Keep Lieberman As Committee Chair

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Does Lieberman owe Obama?
Political Animal — ... in Lieberman keeping his committee chairmanship. It's hard to say with any certainty what would have happened in yesterday's caucus meeting if the president-elect had been less charitable, but if there was any real support for holding Lieberman accountable for his conduct, it dissipated in the wake of Obama's graciousness. With that in mind, A.L. argued that there may be a silver lining to yesterday's developments. It's pretty clear from the statements of various parties, including Lieberman himself, that Obama's expressed desire to bury the hatchet was instrumental in ...

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Lieberman Likely to Keep Senate Chairmanship — FOXNews.com 11/18/2008
Though he defied his party by supporting John McCain over Barack Obama, Independent Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman may not be in for the punishment some had suggested he receive.
Lieberman keeps powerful chairmanship post — CNN.com - Politics 11/19/2008
Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman managed to keep his Senate committee chairmanship in part because President-elect Barack Obama didn't want to punish him for supporting Sen. John McCain, Lieberman said Tuesday.
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