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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/7/2008

Reid: Lieberman did something 'improper'

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Reid is torn over Lieberman. (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made clear Friday he's not happy with Joe Lieberman over the onetime Democrat's avid support of John McCain's White House bid, but told CNN the Connecticut independent has a strong record of voting with the Democrats. "Joe Lieberman has done something that I think was [...]

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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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washingtonmonthly.com - 11/7/2008

What Lieberman finds 'unacceptable'

— washingtonmonthly.com — WHAT LIEBERMAN FINDS 'UNACCEPTABLE'.... As political theater goes, the exploits of Joe Lieberman really are odd. Minority... Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has reached out to Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) about the prospect of joining the Republican ... (more) What Lieberman finds 'unacceptable'

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/7/2008

Lieberman not happy with Reid's offer, aide says

— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Lieberman was not happy with what Reid had to offer, an aide said. (CNN) — An aide... to Sen. Joe Lieberman tells CNN that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told Lieberman he wanted him to give up his position as Chairman of the Homeland ... (more) Lieberman not happy with Reid's offer, aide says

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Harry Reid: What Lieberman Did Was "Wrong"
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — Harry Reid told CNN Friday that he is unhappy with Joe Lieberman's passionate support of John McCain for president. "Joe Lieberman has done something that I think was improper, wrong, and I'd like if we weren't on television, I'd use a stronger word of describing what he did," Reid told CNN's John King. "But Joe Lieberman votes with me a lot more than a lot of my senators. He didn't support us on military stuff and he didn't support us on Iraq stuff. You look at his record, it's pretty good." Reid, the AP has reported, "is considering ...

Harry Reid: What Lieberman Did Was "Wrong"
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — Harry Reid told CNN Friday that he is unhappy with Joe Lieberman's passionate support of John McCain for president. "Joe Lieberman has done something that I think was improper, wrong, and I'd like if we weren't on television, I'd use a stronger word of describing what he did," Reid told CNN's John King. "But Joe Lieberman votes with me a lot more than a lot of my senators. He didn't support us on military stuff and he didn't support us on Iraq stuff. You look at his record, it's pretty good." Reid, the AP has reported, "is considering ...

Reid: What Lieberman Did Was "Improper" And "Wrong"
TPM Election Central — Harry Reid ratchets up the public rhetoric on Joe Lieberman: "Joe Lieberman has done something that I think was improper, wrong, and I'd like if we weren't on television, I'd use a stronger word of describing what he did," Reid told CNN's John King. "But Joe Lieberman votes with me a lot more than a lot of my senators. He didn't support us on military stuff and he didn't support us on Iraq stuff. You look at his record, it's pretty good." As noted below, Reid's office has now publicly confirmed that he may ask the other Dem Senators ...

Will calling your Dem Senator help boot Lieberman?
Daily Kos — ... Carl Levin, Michigan (202) 224-6221 Herbert Kohl, Wisconsin (202) 224-5653 Barbara Boxer, California (202) 224-3553 Hillary Clinton, New York (202) 224-4451 Jeff Bingaman, New Mexico (202) 224-5521 Mark Pryor, Arkansas (202) 224-2353 But remember, this will ultimately be ratified by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus. So call 'em if you've got 'em. Democratic Senators, that is. Oh, wait! This just in! Harry Reid ratchets up the public rhetoric on Joe Lieberman: "Joe Lieberman has done ...

Liberal Politics May Be Messy, But It Beats the Alternative
Corrente — ... "his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many" in it. Reid initially floated the idea of substituting his Homeland Security chair with that of some lesser committee in exchange for caucusing with the Democrats. Lieberman countered with I'll keep Homeland Security and you can take a hike Harry, and Harry decided that was a fine compromise. Now we are seeing how well Mr. Democrat on ...