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Reid trying to pass the buck
Let me be clear: Harry Reid is the Senate leader. As such, he's expected to, you know, lead the Senate . Yet read the tea leaves, and all you see are unnamed Senate aides whining that Reid wants to give the Homeland Security chairmanship to a Democrat who has earned the post, but is being ...
It's Official: Lieberman Keeps Homeland Security Chairmanship
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — Senator Harry Reid just spoke to reporters after the private caucus meeting with Dems over Joe Lieberman's fate, and he confirmed it: Lieberman will not be stripped of his Homeland Security chairmanship, because the "vast majority" of the Democratic ... (more) It's Official: Lieberman Keeps Homeland Security ...
Lieberman can still help Dems, Reid says
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
The Case Against Lieberman
The Case Against Lieberman
firedoglake.com — (You can sign a letter to the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee asking them to relieve Joe Lieberman of his gavel here ) I realize it's often tough to objectively evaluate a friend and colleague, especially when you are members ... (more) The Case Against Lieberman
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11/13: Netroots To Senate Dems: Stand Up For Yourselves!
Blogometer — ... descended after that pathetic performance. They should just get this over with. Watching these people willingly (pretend to) cower like beaten dogs before Holy Joe's threats is just depressing. Just do it already." LIEBERMAN III: Show Some Cojones, Harry! Several prominent liberal bloggers are arguing that Reid will show himself to be a weak Senate leader if he can't guarantee enough votes to strip Lieberman of his chairmanship of the Homeland Security committee: In a separate post, Moulitsas elaborates: "Let me be clear: Harry Reid is the Senate leader. As such, he's ...

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