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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/10/2008
Will Obama Support Lieberman Staying As Chair Of Homeland Security Committee?
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Barack Obama is reportedly sending signals that he wants Joe Lieberman to stay in the Dem caucus. But let's not get distracted. The question isn't whether Lieberman gets to "stay in the Dem caucus" if he wants to. That's what Lieberman wants you to think the question on the table is. ...
huffingtonpost.com - 11/10/2008
Obama Wants Lieberman To Remain In Democratic Caucus
— huffingtonpost.com — President-elect Barack Obama has informed Senate leadership that he wants Joe Lieberman to continue caucusing with the Democrats in the 111th Congress, Senate Democratic aides tell the Huffington Post. Obama's decision could tie the hands of ... (more) Obama Wants Lieberman To Remain In Democratic Caucus

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Joe Lieberman: The Progressive Who Lost His Way
thinkprogress.org - 11/11/2008
Joe Lieberman: The Progressive Who Lost His Way
— thinkprogress.org — Download a PDF of this report HERE . lieberman2.jpg“I’m a Democrat with a 35-year record of fighting for progressive causes, for the middle class, for civil rights, for women’s rights, for human rights and a lot more. I voted with my Senate Democratic ... (more) Joe Lieberman: The Progressive Who Lost His Way

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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/11/2008
Obama Spokesperson: He Doesn't "Hold Any Grudges" Against Lieberman, Doesn't See Need For ...
— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — President-Elect Barack Obama doesn't "hold any grudges" against Senator Joe Lieberman for opposing his presidential candidacy, and will not take any position on the question of whether Lieberman should be permitted to keep his plum chairmanship of ... (more) Obama Spokesperson: He Doesn't "Hold Any Grudges" ...

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Daily Kos:  Muddying the waters for Lieberman

Blogometer:  11/11: Lieberman Vs. The Netroots: The Sequel

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Muddying the waters for Lieberman
Daily Kos — Sargent: Barack Obama is reportedly sending signals that he wants Joe Lieberman to stay in the Dem caucus. But let's not get distracted. The question isn't whether Lieberman gets to "stay in the Dem caucus" if he wants to. That's what Lieberman wants you to think the question on the table is. Rather, the issue is, will Dems let Lieberman keep his chairmanship of the Homeland Security committee? The Lieberman camp has worked very hard to muddy the waters here. Lieberman aides have tried to persuade people that a vote to oust him from the ...

11/11: Lieberman Vs. The Netroots: The Sequel
Blogometer — ... . Several liberal bloggers asked the Obama camp to clarify whether or not Obama wants Lieberman to retain his committee chairmanship , but the Obama camp ...

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politico.com 11/18/2008 — Senate Democrats have voted to allow Joseph Lieberman to keep his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee -- despite his support for John McCain and criticism of Barack Obama during the ...
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dailykos.com 11/10/2008 — I've also heard from a Senate staffer that Obama has sent word that he wants Lieberman in the caucus. Now to be clear, the word isn't "let Lieberman chair Homeland Security", it's "keep him around". The logic is pretty obvious -- it allows Obama to ...
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