Comments on: Lieberman meeting with Reid this afternoon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: MB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066304 MB Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:39:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066304 "but Reid was reluctant to act against the Connecticut senator earlier because Democratic control of the Senate relied on Lieberman’s decision to organize with the Democrats." Sure, you don't need him anymore so kick him off your playground. "but Reid was reluctant to act against the Connecticut senator earlier because Democratic control of the Senate relied on Lieberman’s decision to organize with the Democrats."

Sure, you don't need him anymore so kick him off your playground.

]]> By: Camille http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066301 Camille Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:39:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066301 The absolute gall of Liebermann over the past few years has left me hoping the people of CT send him packing, permanently, the next time he comes up for election. I will never forget the "KISS" (Google that sometime!) that George W. planted on him on the floor of the Senate. At that moment, I thought he'd "sold his soul....". It appears I wasn't too far off. The absolute gall of Liebermann over the past few years has left me hoping the people of CT send him packing, permanently, the next time he comes up for election.
I will never forget the "KISS" (Google that sometime!) that George W. planted on him on the floor of the Senate. At that moment, I thought he'd "sold his soul....". It appears I wasn't too far off.

]]> By: James T. Weber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066300 James T. Weber Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:38:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066300 Lieberman will soon discover that a traitor has no home. Ultimately, he will be abandoned by both parties because he has no loyalty or honor. And in this new era of governing in Washington, it's time for Joe to seek employment elsewhere. I heard that they have an opening for plumber in Ohio, and he even has the right name for it! Lieberman will soon discover that a traitor has no home. Ultimately, he will be abandoned by both parties because he has no loyalty or honor. And in this new era of governing in Washington, it's time for Joe to seek employment elsewhere. I heard that they have an opening for plumber in Ohio, and he even has the right name for it!

]]> By: Betty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066296 Betty Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:38:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066296 Farrell - You can add Biden to that pasture too, He is not for change he has been in the Senate since the 70's. Oh that's right you voted for him as Vice President. Farrell – You can add Biden to that pasture too, He is not for change he has been in the Senate since the 70's. Oh that's right you voted for him as Vice President.

]]> By: geasy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066299 geasy Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:38:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066299 say it aint so joe aka "joe the backstabber" say it aint so joe aka "joe the backstabber"

]]> By: abc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066292 abc Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066292 how convenient. a very flexible man who i hope will not be holding important position in the new administration... because we can't afford it. i agree with not punishing him, instead, let him return to McCain's side. it's his intention that is unworthy to serve the country, not his choice of candidate. there are good GOP politicians who can contribute in the new government, not him. how convenient. a very flexible man who i hope will not be holding important position in the new administration... because we can't afford it. i agree with not punishing him, instead, let him return to McCain's side. it's his intention that is unworthy to serve the country, not his choice of candidate. there are good GOP politicians who can contribute in the new government, not him.

]]> By: david thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066287 david thomas Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066287 As a lifelong and proud Democrat, I hope that Senator Reid will not act like a Republican. They are the party of narrow and doctrinaire positions. Democrats are a party that encourages people to think and act with integrity. Therefore, I hope that Senator Lieberman will continue to retain his chairmanship and status in the Democrat caucas. This is the time for statesmanship. What are we afraid of? As a lifelong and proud Democrat, I hope that Senator Reid will not act like a Republican. They are the party of narrow and doctrinaire positions. Democrats are a party that encourages people to think and act with integrity. Therefore, I hope that Senator Lieberman will continue to retain his chairmanship and status in the Democrat caucas. This is the time for statesmanship.

What are we afraid of?

]]> By: doc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066284 doc Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066284 "the enforcer" "Lieberman must be punished so that others know that the Democrats are not to be taken for wussy punks." too late, all true patriots have known for decades you little girly boys are a bunch of pussies "the enforcer"

"Lieberman must be punished so that others know that the Democrats are not to be taken for wussy punks."

too late, all true patriots have known for decades you little girly boys are a bunch of pussies

]]> By: Angie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066283 Angie Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066283 GET RID OF THE LOSER. TRADER. LIEBERMAN CHOSE TO GO ALONG WITH THE HATER AND WAR MONGERS. OH AND ALSO BIG LIARS. SO GIVE HIM THE BOOT. GET RID OF THE LOSER. TRADER. LIEBERMAN CHOSE TO GO ALONG WITH THE HATER AND WAR MONGERS. OH AND ALSO BIG LIARS. SO GIVE HIM THE BOOT.

]]> By: Monroe W. DeVos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066282 Monroe W. DeVos Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:37:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066282 It's one thing to lend one's support to a particular candidate but for him to show up at all of those rallies was crossing the line. Joe Lieberman did not do himself justice. It's one thing to lend one's support to a particular candidate but for him to show up at all of those rallies was crossing the line. Joe Lieberman did not do himself justice.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066281 Tim Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:36:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066281 What is the difference between Lieberman, Biden and Hillary Clinton? They all agree on Obama's qualifications to be president, but Lieberman is the only one who is not a hypocrite. What is the difference between Lieberman, Biden and Hillary Clinton?

They all agree on Obama's qualifications to be president, but Lieberman is the only one who is not a hypocrite.

]]> By: LA-Langley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066276 LA-Langley Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:36:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066276 If Joe wants to be a Republican, he should run as one. If CT wants Joe the Republican, they will vote for him. His behavior is a betrayal to every person in CT who voted him into office. Not to mention a betrayal to the caucus. Honestly, I remember being shocked when Kerry put him on the ticket, I thought at the time that he was far to right for my comfort...just took a couple of years for his spots to show to the rest of the country If Joe wants to be a Republican, he should run as one. If CT wants Joe the Republican, they will vote for him. His behavior is a betrayal to every person in CT who voted him into office. Not to mention a betrayal to the caucus.

Honestly, I remember being shocked when Kerry put him on the ticket, I thought at the time that he was far to right for my comfort...just took a couple of years for his spots to show to the rest of the country

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066272 Sarah Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:35:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066272 Joe Lieberman supported McCain because McCain supported the Iraq War. Joe is Pro-Israel which is alright, but he abandoned the broader principles of the Democratic Party and did not support the Democratic Nominee. He does not deserve any Chairmanships. The Dems will only make a deal with him it if it supports their causes that they are working on for the American People. Joe Lieberman supported McCain because McCain supported the Iraq War. Joe is Pro-Israel which is alright, but he abandoned the broader principles of the Democratic Party and did not support the Democratic Nominee. He does not deserve any Chairmanships. The Dems will only make a deal with him it if it supports their causes that they are working on for the American People.

]]> By: Sherry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066270 Sherry Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:35:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066270 Joe Leiberman reminds me of a man without a home -- very sad! Joe Leiberman reminds me of a man without a home - very sad!

]]> By: Ken in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066260 Ken in NC Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:35:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066260 I hope he gives Lieberman his PINK SLIP. I hope he gives Lieberman his PINK SLIP.

]]> By: Berna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066269 Berna Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066269 Joe the Blow must Go! He has shown his true colors - RED - and he has made a complete idiot out of his egotistical self - another Republican trait! Joe the Blow must Go!
He has shown his true colors – RED – and he has made a complete idiot out of his egotistical self – another Republican trait!

]]> By: Across the What? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066268 Across the What? Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066268 Well that would send a strong message of "unity" now wouldn't it? Let's face it...Obama is a politician like any other Washington "insider" and now Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are having their hayday with a vengence. Well that would send a strong message of "unity" now wouldn't it?

Let's face it...Obama is a politician like any other Washington "insider" and now Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are having their hayday with a vengence.

]]> By: Gene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066267 Gene Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066267 Being a democrat means that you believe in the ideas and ideals of the Democratic party. That being said.. we already know that Lieberman doesn't believe in either.. so he should get out. Nothing wrong with being independent or republican.. just don't claim you're a democrat when your general philosophy is not that of the party. Being a democrat means that you believe in the ideas and ideals of the Democratic party. That being said.. we already know that Lieberman doesn't believe in either.. so he should get out. Nothing wrong with being independent or republican.. just don't claim you're a democrat when your general philosophy is not that of the party.

]]> By: lacton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066264 lacton Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066264 Hmm.....leaves the Democratic Party when the Republicans take charge, supports McCain and bad-mouths Obama, then most recently praises Obama after it's clear who's going to win the Presidency, and now wants back in the Democratic Party now that they're in charge. Sounds like nothing more than an opportunistic traitor who has no allegence to anyone but himself. Throw da bum out!!! Hmm.....leaves the Democratic Party when the Republicans take charge, supports McCain and bad-mouths Obama, then most recently praises Obama after it's clear who's going to win the Presidency, and now wants back in the Democratic Party now that they're in charge.

Sounds like nothing more than an opportunistic traitor who has no allegence to anyone but himself.

Throw da bum out!!!

]]> By: hello http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066266 hello Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066266 He should apologies to Obama then they should keep him caucus. He should apologies to Obama then they should keep him caucus.

]]> By: jj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066253 jj Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066253 If Joe Lieberman had just supported the war in Iraq, for his pro-Israel position, it could have been acceptable as a difference of opinion. BUT he ACTIVELY supported McCain and he ACTIVELY opposed Obama. Thus Lieberman destroyed all good will options from the Democratic party and he MUST be expelled. Let him enjoy the comfort he found in his Republican friends and allies. If Joe Lieberman had just supported the war in Iraq, for his pro-Israel position, it could have been acceptable as a difference of opinion. BUT he ACTIVELY supported McCain and he ACTIVELY opposed Obama. Thus Lieberman destroyed all good will options from the Democratic party and he MUST be expelled. Let him enjoy the comfort he found in his Republican friends and allies.

]]> By: DP in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066248 DP in CA Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:34:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066248 Ask Obama what to do with Lieberman. We trust Obama's judgement. Ask Obama what to do with Lieberman. We trust Obama's judgement.

]]> By: Yoursotruly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066246 Yoursotruly Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066246 Sure, Joe is a traitor and a fool but remember the old adage, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." It does no good to alienate anyone and make Lierberman into a posterchild of Democratic pique. Joe will follow the Obama line carefully from now on and if he doesn't that will be the time to punish him. Of course, he will be removed from his committee chairmanship and any other leadership position, he's not a Democrat anymore and the leadership roles are for the Party in power. Sure, Joe is a traitor and a fool but remember the old adage, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." It does no good to alienate anyone and make Lierberman into a posterchild of Democratic pique. Joe will follow the Obama line carefully from now on and if he doesn't that will be the time to punish him. Of course, he will be removed from his committee chairmanship and any other leadership position, he's not a Democrat anymore and the leadership roles are for the Party in power.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066244 John Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066244 Dear Eva. I can tell what a bipartisan moderate John McCain was just by his thousands of attack ads and robo calls calling democrats socialists, terrorists and not "real Americans". I don't believe Republicans should now be so concerned about bipartisanship-they haven't shown any for the past 30 years. Dear Eva.
I can tell what a bipartisan moderate John McCain was just by his thousands of attack ads and robo calls calling democrats socialists, terrorists and not "real Americans". I don't believe Republicans should now be so concerned about bipartisanship-they haven't shown any for the past 30 years.

]]> By: Jackson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066245 Jackson Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066245 Arrivederci, Tessio. Arrivederci, Tessio.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066241 Tim Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066241 Listen to dopey David from Illinois' version of bipartinsanship "I too believe Lieberman should get the boot. It doesn't mean that the Dems don't believe in bipartisanship. Lieberman is still free to vote with the Dems or not. It's his choice. " A rather typical liberal thought about bi-partisanship. See, we are bipartisan, you are free to vote with us whenever you want. We won't hold you voting with us against you. Change you can believe in! Listen to dopey David from Illinois' version of bipartinsanship "I too believe Lieberman should get the boot. It doesn't mean that the Dems don't believe in bipartisanship. Lieberman is still free to vote with the Dems or not. It's his choice. "

A rather typical liberal thought about bi-partisanship. See, we are bipartisan, you are free to vote with us whenever you want. We won't hold you voting with us against you.

Change you can believe in!

]]> By: yvonne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066238 yvonne Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066238 Well, I guess that is why Joe Lieberman is an Independent, which is what I feel I am. No I did not like the idea that he supported McCain and said the things he said about President Elect Obama, but that was and is every American's right. He ultimately has to answer for his own actions. I just hope the Democrats can continue to take the high road and not burn too many bridges before we continue on with the change that we so desperately need! Well, I guess that is why Joe Lieberman is an Independent, which is what I feel I am.

No I did not like the idea that he supported McCain and said the things he said about President Elect Obama, but that was and is every American's right. He ultimately has to answer for his own actions.

I just hope the Democrats can continue to take the high road and not burn too many bridges before we continue on with the change that we so desperately need!

]]> By: The Truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066236 The Truth Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066236 This guy is worthless now! Go home Joe! This guy is worthless now!

Go home Joe!

]]> By: Linda from Prescott AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066235 Linda from Prescott AZ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066235 Throw the bum out! He can caucus with the republicans. Throw the bum out!
He can caucus with the republicans.

]]> By: Mohamed from Virgina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066234 Mohamed from Virgina Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066234 Liebermann never put COUNTRY FIRST it was always ISRAEL first. Liebermann never put COUNTRY FIRST it was always ISRAEL first.

]]> By: Sneaky Libermann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066233 Sneaky Libermann Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066233 We, the real Democrats want and urge Reid to have Libermann's Senate seat move to the Red Zone. Libermann, before and during the primaries and main election has been a "Republican in disguise". He sided with the Republicans to the extent of openly criticising former Democratic colleagues. Libermann cannot have it both ways. MOVE HIM! We, the real Democrats want and urge Reid to have Libermann's Senate seat move to the Red Zone. Libermann, before and during the primaries and main election has been a "Republican in disguise". He sided with the Republicans to the extent of openly criticising former Democratic colleagues. Libermann cannot have it both ways. MOVE HIM!

]]> By: Florida Woman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066228 Florida Woman Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066228 Keeping Lieberman in the Democratic Caucus is enough. He certainly doesn't deserve a chairmanship of anything. Keeping Lieberman in the Democratic Caucus is enough. He certainly doesn't deserve a chairmanship of anything.

]]> By: Rodger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066229 Rodger Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066229 Joe Lieberman has been a very good Senator on social issues, other than his stance on Iraq and his long friendship with John McCain, he will continue to be a good Senator. The John McCain he supported has changed radically politically and his judgement in supporting him, and his statements of support and questions about Barack Obama, should not result in his being removed from the Democratic caucus. It's time for unity and not for vindictiveness! Joe Lieberman has been a very good Senator on social issues, other than his stance on Iraq and his long friendship with John McCain, he will continue to be a good Senator. The John McCain he supported has changed radically politically and his judgement in supporting him, and his statements of support and questions about Barack Obama, should not result in his being removed from the Democratic caucus. It's time for unity and not for vindictiveness!

]]> By: jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066227 jeff Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066227 Lieberman is a trator to his party and should be sent packing. This type of thing is all about politics not about the Democrats' "true colors" showing through. Lieberman is a trator to his party and should be sent packing. This type of thing is all about politics not about the Democrats' "true colors" showing through.

]]> By: dickelocker, Ft. Lauderdale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066226 dickelocker, Ft. Lauderdale Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066226 Lieberman was Dem's VP candidate in 2000, & nearly won. Now he's an Independent. He won without Dem support. Last session he was needed for Dem's to control Senate. Now he's not needed for control. Further, rather than neutrality or bipartisanship, he chose McCain. This naturally caused great resentment among loyal blue Dems. The Dem. Senate is likely to strip him of his major Chair, Homeland Security, but probably not his position on other committees. Some price will be demanded as just dessert, if the above partisan diatribes are any example of Senate feelings. However, Senators are more civil in public discourse than many CNN bloggers. To resolve this, how about Obama appointing him to the Cabinet? This would open his Senate seat to a "real" or "trusty" Dem Senator. And provide some bipartisanship Obama is looking for. rel Lieberman was Dem's VP candidate in 2000, & nearly won.
Now he's an Independent. He won without Dem support.
Last session he was needed for Dem's to control Senate.
Now he's not needed for control.

Further, rather than neutrality or bipartisanship, he chose McCain.
This naturally caused great resentment among loyal blue Dems.
The Dem. Senate is likely to strip him of his major Chair, Homeland Security, but probably not his position on other committees.
Some price will be demanded as just dessert, if the above partisan diatribes are any example of Senate feelings. However, Senators are more civil in public discourse than many CNN bloggers.

To resolve this, how about Obama appointing him to the Cabinet?
This would open his Senate seat to a "real" or "trusty" Dem Senator.
And provide some bipartisanship Obama is looking for.
rel

]]> By: robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066222 robert Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066222 what of joe the plumber, joe lihermann, and joe biden in true american sit down and enjoy a meal together and laugh without rancour. take life easy folks what of joe the plumber, joe lihermann, and joe biden in true american sit down and enjoy a meal together and laugh without rancour. take life easy folks

]]> By: Tex, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066218 Tex, Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066218 Lieberman should switch his affinity to the GOP. He has always turns against the Democratic Party. While President CLinton was in Ireland trying to broker peace, Lieberman was busy at senate floor attacking the President for moral flaws regarding Monica Lewinsky.In this very historical time for the Party and our country and to what means to the Party's most loyal supporters- African Americans,Lieberman continues to be disrespectable and disloyal to the party.He needs to go Lieberman should switch his affinity to the GOP. He has always turns against the Democratic Party. While President CLinton was in Ireland trying to broker peace, Lieberman was busy at senate floor attacking the President for moral flaws regarding Monica Lewinsky.In this very historical time for the Party and our country and to what means to the Party's most loyal supporters- African Americans,Lieberman continues to be disrespectable and disloyal to the party.He needs to go

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066216 Farrell, Houston, Tx Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:32:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066216 Who knows what Lieberman was thinking about when he attacked Obama or if he was thinking at all. I know it would be hard for Senator Harry Reid to give Lieberman the boot, they've been friends for a long time but it might be best. Just think about Lieberman and McCain conspiring in the Senate to overthrow the Government because they are too old and senile to do anything else but create trouble. McCain and Lieberman both need to be put out to pasture, they are two old grumpy men with a past and no vision for the future, just war. Who knows what Lieberman was thinking about when he attacked Obama or if he was thinking at all. I know it would be hard for Senator Harry Reid to give Lieberman the boot, they've been friends for a long time but it might be best. Just think about Lieberman and McCain conspiring in the Senate to overthrow the Government because they are too old and senile to do anything else but create trouble. McCain and Lieberman both need to be put out to pasture, they are two old grumpy men with a past and no vision for the future, just war.

]]> By: Jean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066214 Jean Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066214 It is time for Joe to GOOOOOOOOOOO! Working together is very important. But when there is no trust it cannot be done. The man did his last Flip Flop and was caught and reeled in and is gasping his last breath on the side of the fishing boat. Intengrity is very important and I feel McCain had quite a bit. McCain refused to support many Rove actions. The party did the actions not McCain. JOE DID NOT and needs to go away. It is time for Joe to GOOOOOOOOOOO!
Working together is very important. But when there is no trust it cannot be done.
The man did his last Flip Flop and was caught and reeled in and is gasping his last breath on the side of the fishing boat.
Intengrity is very important and I feel McCain had quite a bit.
McCain refused to support many Rove actions. The party did the actions not McCain. JOE DID NOT and needs to go away.

]]> By: margie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066212 margie Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066212 It's time to go Joe!! Bye Bye!! It's time to go Joe!! Bye Bye!!

]]> By: JL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066211 JL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066211 YES he sooooooooooooooooooooooo needs the boot! And do it TODAY please. YES he sooooooooooooooooooooooo needs the boot! And do it TODAY please.

]]> By: Ted:Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066210 Ted:Canada Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066210 This is an EASY ONE!! Lieberman sided with McCain because he felt that McCain was more likely to strike if Israel was attached. His primary interest was to protect Israel. We could argue either way if this was right or wrong and one could legitimately argue which country was Lieberman referring to when he supported the notion of "Country First". If he was smart he should have stayed neutral and tried to influence after the new government was in – OH well. Here is my PERDICTION !!!! Loses - Chairmanship Allowed to stay on the committee as an independent Good compromise! This is an EASY ONE!!

Lieberman sided with McCain because he felt that McCain was more likely to strike if Israel was attached.

His primary interest was to protect Israel.

We could argue either way if this was right or wrong and one could legitimately argue which country was Lieberman referring to when he supported the notion of "Country First".

If he was smart he should have stayed neutral and tried to influence after the new government was in – OH well.

Here is my PERDICTION !!!!

Loses – Chairmanship
Allowed to stay on the committee as an independent

Good compromise!

]]> By: W Spivey Merritt Island, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066209 W Spivey Merritt Island, FL Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066209 Send his butt packing. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He should be careful around Helicopters though. Sarah might be hunting. Send his butt packing. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He should be careful around Helicopters though. Sarah might be hunting.

]]> By: Christopher W. Mannoia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066207 Christopher W. Mannoia Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066207 Harry Reid needs to reign this guy in; he has done nothing but play "both sides against the middle" for too-long; he needs to either support President Obama, or be quiet until his term is complete and go back to CT. Harry Reid needs to reign this guy in; he has done nothing but play "both sides against the middle" for too-long; he needs to either support President Obama, or be quiet until his term is complete and go back to CT.

]]> By: InformMe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066206 InformMe Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066206 CNN: As many people have already noted, Lieberman was not the VP candidate four years ago! Please change this information. CNN:
As many people have already noted, Lieberman was not the VP candidate four years ago!

Please change this information.

]]> By: Jaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066204 Jaye Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066204 BREAKING NEWS - The state of North Carolina votes are tabulated and goes to President-elect Obama!!! I am thrilled beyond belief - NC is my state!!!!! BREAKING NEWS – The state of North Carolina votes are tabulated and goes to President-elect Obama!!!
I am thrilled beyond belief – NC is my state!!!!!

]]> By: Dan from Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066205 Dan from Ohio Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066205 As a registered Democrat and diehard liberal, I say forgive Joe! Times are tough, and we can't afford to hold grudges when there is work to be done. As a registered Democrat and diehard liberal, I say forgive Joe! Times are tough, and we can't afford to hold grudges when there is work to be done.

]]> By: INDEPENDENT NOW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066202 INDEPENDENT NOW Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:31:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066202 I AM SO GLAD I TURNED INDEPENDENT! I DID IT FOR THIS REASON , THE WAY THE DEMS TREAT THEIR OWN, AND THE REST OF THE SENATORS ETC WHO ARENT ON BOARD. NANCY PELOSI IS ONE OF THE HARSHIST OF THEM ALL. LIEBERMAN AND MCCAIN ARE BEST FRIENDS FOR ONE. MCCAIN IS A GOOD LEADER AND TO PENAILZE HIM FOR HIS CHOICE IS RIDICULOUS... WHAT DOES OBAMA SAY: ALL OF THE PEOPLE. YOU TRUE BELEIVERS SHOULD LOOK TO YOUR NEW LEADER FOR GUIDANCE, CAUSE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY IS QUITE FRANKLY VERY SICK OF YOU. I AM SO GLAD I TURNED INDEPENDENT! I DID IT FOR THIS REASON , THE WAY THE DEMS TREAT THEIR OWN, AND THE REST OF THE SENATORS ETC WHO ARENT ON BOARD. NANCY PELOSI IS ONE OF THE HARSHIST OF THEM ALL. LIEBERMAN AND MCCAIN ARE BEST FRIENDS FOR ONE. MCCAIN IS A GOOD LEADER AND TO PENAILZE HIM FOR HIS CHOICE IS RIDICULOUS... WHAT DOES OBAMA SAY: ALL OF THE PEOPLE. YOU TRUE BELEIVERS SHOULD LOOK TO YOUR NEW LEADER FOR GUIDANCE, CAUSE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY IS QUITE FRANKLY VERY SICK OF YOU.

]]> By: Proud to be American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066201 Proud to be American Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:30:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066201 Oh no Joe say it ain't so heheheheh LOL so off you go you turn coat. How could you turn your back on the Democrats the way you did you are toast politically as the Maverick has more of my respect then you..... Peace Out! Oh no Joe say it ain't so heheheheh LOL so off you go you turn coat. How could you turn your back on the Democrats the way you did you are toast politically as the Maverick has more of my respect then you..... Peace Out!

]]> By: Michelle, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/06/lieberman-meeting-with-reid-this-afternoon/#comment-2066198 Michelle, PA Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:30:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29577#comment-2066198 Lieberman was wrong with his attacks on Obama after promising he would not engage in them, but he had every right to support the candidate of his choice. Reid should allow Lieberman to stay in the caucus - if that's what Lieberman wants. Committee chairmanship is a different story, and needs to be renegotiated. Booting Lieberman will not only make Obama look like a fraud, but will also make the conservative Democrats in the Senate very neervous. Allow dissent without punishment, rebuke for breaking his word. Lieberman was wrong with his attacks on Obama after promising he would not engage in them, but he had every right to support the candidate of his choice. Reid should allow Lieberman to stay in the caucus – if that's what Lieberman wants. Committee chairmanship is a different story, and needs to be renegotiated. Booting Lieberman will not only make Obama look like a fraud, but will also make the conservative Democrats in the Senate very neervous. Allow dissent without punishment, rebuke for breaking his word.

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