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madkane.com - 11/8/2008
Ode To “Traitor” Joe Lieberman
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Now that the Democratic Senate majority has grown so much, Harry Reid plans to strip Joe Lieberman of his Homeland Security Committee chairmanship, even if Joe continues to caucus with the Democrats. Sounds good to me! Of course, Lieberman thinks Reid’s being mean and unfair. Cuz ...
Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid says
cnn.com - 11/9/2008
Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid says
— cnn.com — Joe Lieberman was by John McCain's side on the campaign trail.... (more) Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid says

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washingtonmonthly.com - 11/7/2008
The rationale behind the 'begging'
— washingtonmonthly.com — THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE 'BEGGING'.... Not to belabor the point, but the exploits of Joe Lieberman have... apparently led to some confusion, even among Democrats who should know better. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) ... said he disagreed with stripping Lieberman... (more) The rationale behind the 'begging'

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talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/7/2008
It's Not a Negotiation
— talkingpointsmemo.com — Joe Lieberman is putting out word that if the Democrats don't allow him to keep his chairmanship,... he'll take up Mitch McConnell's invitation to join the Republican caucus. I think the answer has to be, go for it. Says a Lieberman staffer: ... (more) It's Not a Negotiation

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