huffingtonpost.com - 8/20/2008
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Senator Joseph Lieberman's decision to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention is being met with deep consternation among Democrats and is compelling leadership to reassess his political assignments and future within the party.
"[Majority Leader Harry] Reid has indicated that he will take another look at things after the election specifically regarding committee assignments," ...
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Political Animal —
... hopes that Barack Obama, if elected, doesn’t go back and investigate the Bush White House’s criminal conduct. Hmm.
* A very sound prediction from Atrios: “Republicans will inevitably throw some sort of hissy fit over something real or imagined that happens at the Democratic convention in order to try to prevent any kind of convention bounce for Obama. Be prepared.”
* Rumor has it that Harry Reid’s patience for Joe Lieberman has run out. Good.
* If you missed Rachel Maddow talking about her new show on ...
Rahm: Lieberman May Face "Consequences" For Speaking At GOP Convention
TPM Election Central —
... Late Update: Sam Stein of The Huffington Post quotes a well-connected Hill aide saying that Senate Dem leader Harry Reid is still "non-committal" about Lieberman and will take a look at things after the election. ...
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... that the schedule does little to highlight current GOP leaders, especially House and Senate leaders. FROM THE BLOGS: [image] Some Free Advice - Josh Marshall, TPM [image] Bipartisan VP Thoughts - The Next Right [image] Hillary Tackles Florida for Obama - The Swamp [image] The GOP Convention Themes - Devilstower, Daily Kos [image] Boehner: 'Put up or Shut up' - Robert Bluey, RedState [image] Stephanie Tubbs Jones - Swampland [image] Reid Reconsidering Lieberman's Position - The Huffington Post [image] The Lieberman ...
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