Comments on: Leahy says Lieberman should lose committee chairmanship http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: TexasLady http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2095876 TexasLady Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2095876 Wow, the partisanship is already a huge bubbling high. Sounds like the Democrats don't want to embrace any change beyond getting a far left agenda. Wow, the partisanship is already a huge bubbling high.

Sounds like the Democrats don't want to embrace any change beyond getting a far left agenda.

]]> By: Scott in Portland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2095595 Scott in Portland Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:51:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2095595 Lieberman is no longer in a position to continue damaging the Democratic Party, so let him stay in the Senate. He is a reminder of the failed policies of the past- and was elected by the voters of his state. Lieberman is no longer in a position to continue damaging the Democratic Party, so let him stay in the Senate. He is a reminder of the failed policies of the past- and was elected by the voters of his state.

]]> By: Lizz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094605 Lizz Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:58:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094605 If he put a condition that without chairmanship, he will not be with Dems. Then, his stand is clear that he is with Rep. Whether or not he stays in Dems does not make any difference to his standing. If he put a condition that without chairmanship, he will not be with Dems. Then, his stand is clear that he is with Rep. Whether or not he stays in Dems does not make any difference to his standing.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094597 Mike Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:55:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094597 Lieberman just may become the MOST POWERFUL Senator. If the Dems win in AK, MN, and GA that will give them 59 (including Sanders from VT). The GOP will go all out to lure him away to keep them from 60 and Lieberman will probably end up being Majority Leader Lieberman just may become the MOST POWERFUL Senator. If the Dems win in AK, MN, and GA that will give them 59 (including Sanders from VT). The GOP will go all out to lure him away to keep them from 60 and Lieberman will probably end up being Majority Leader

]]> By: Ash Reddy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094589 Ash Reddy Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:52:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094589 Get this snake out of the new administration. Lieberman would have gladly gone with Mccain as Veep should Mccain have won. He has no shame. Get this snake out of the new administration. Lieberman would have gladly gone with Mccain as Veep should Mccain have won. He has no shame.

]]> By: Ben in Dallas` http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094587 Ben in Dallas` Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:52:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094587 Obama has taken the high road here. If the Democrats start acting like Republicans we well loose the momentum we need to deal with the mess they (Republicans) left us. Obama has taken the high road here. If the Democrats start acting like Republicans we well loose the momentum we need to deal with the mess they (Republicans) left us.

]]> By: thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094583 thomas Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:50:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094583 A political campaign is a battle and there is a special name for someone who gives comfort to the enemy during a war. A political campaign is a battle and there is a special name for someone who gives comfort to the enemy during a war.

]]> By: Chappy in Jacksonville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094580 Chappy in Jacksonville, Florida Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:49:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094580 How soon we forget that Joe Lieberman gave the Senate back to the Democrats. He is Independent, but serves well as the Chair of Homeland Defense. I am a Democrat who voted for Obama. NOW is the time that we can work together for the good of our country. Am I surprised that he worked with McCain? NO He did what he thouht was the right thing to do. Maybe, it is that sense of independence that we seek from the two Republican Senators from Maine. Moreover, don't be surprised that Senator McCain would vote to end cloture. In Closing, it was a group of Democrats and Republicans that vowed to work together if a filibuster is threatened by some Republicans. KEEP Lieberman. It is nice to see someone who thinks for themselves for the good of our Nation. How soon we forget that Joe Lieberman gave the Senate back to the Democrats. He is Independent, but serves well as the Chair of Homeland Defense. I am a Democrat who voted for Obama. NOW is
the time that we can work together for the good of our country.
Am I surprised that he worked with McCain? NO He did what he thouht was the right thing to do. Maybe, it is that sense of independence that we seek from the two Republican Senators from Maine. Moreover, don't be surprised that Senator McCain would vote
to end cloture. In Closing, it was a group of Democrats and Republicans that vowed to work together if a filibuster is threatened by
some Republicans. KEEP Lieberman. It is nice to see someone who thinks for themselves for the good of our Nation.

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094578 Peter (CA) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:48:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094578 Just so you right wingers know.... When the Republicans ran the Senate from 2000-2006, all of the committee chairs were Republicans, senators who agreed with Bush and would push HIS agenda. Why should the Democrats not have the same advantage? If Lieberman wants to support McCain, it is his right but then he cannot expect his spot to be "protected". And "maynard"....in case you didn't notice, one of the many reasons the Democrats won is because the amazing Obama ground game registered several million more Democrats than the Republicans could register. And no, it was not some ACORN magic. It's the Republicans who have gotten in trouble for voter registration fraud. YPM's director is in jail. Just so you right wingers know....

When the Republicans ran the Senate from 2000-2006, all of the committee chairs were Republicans, senators who agreed with Bush and would push HIS agenda.
Why should the Democrats not have the same advantage? If Lieberman wants to support McCain, it is his right but then he cannot expect his spot to be "protected".

And "maynard"....in case you didn't notice, one of the many reasons the Democrats won is because the amazing Obama ground game registered several million more Democrats than the Republicans could register. And no, it was not some ACORN magic. It's the Republicans who have gotten in trouble for voter registration fraud. YPM's director is in jail.

]]> By: eugene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094567 eugene Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:43:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094567 get rid of the bum get rid of the bum

]]> By: Aaron Lou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094556 Aaron Lou Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:40:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094556 I agree with the Senator 100%! Lieberman is a traitor and his plan was to get a VP slot or high profile position in McCain administration. Obama campaigned for Lieberman during his 2006 re-election, but Lieberman stab him at the back. I don't care if he just only support McCain, but he went to GOP convention and said so many bad thing about Obama. So this kind of RAT doesn't deserve a chairman position. I want him to sit like any other indpendant senators so he can get a lesson. He is a no good old sucker. I agree with the Senator 100%! Lieberman is a traitor and his plan was to get a VP slot or high profile position in McCain administration. Obama campaigned for Lieberman during his 2006 re-election, but Lieberman stab him at the back. I don't care if he just only support McCain, but he went to GOP convention and said so many bad thing about Obama. So this kind of RAT doesn't deserve a chairman position. I want him to sit like any other indpendant senators so he can get a lesson. He is a no good old sucker.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094555 Texas Teacher Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:39:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094555 Lieberman should be on his OWN now... let the Republicans have him! He is not to be trusted. One does not reward bad behavior, it only reinforces it! Lieberman should be on his OWN now... let the Republicans have him! He is not to be trusted.

One does not reward bad behavior, it only reinforces it!

]]> By: GERRY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094539 GERRY Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:32:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094539 IT'S SAD THE WAY PEOPLE SOMETIMES JUST DON'T USE THEIR HEAD. IF HE WANTS TO STAY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT - I DO HOWEVER, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIM BEING A CHAIR.....WHEN IS ALL THIS CRAP GOING TO STOP?? I'M REALLY TIRED OF IT........... IT'S SAD THE WAY PEOPLE SOMETIMES JUST DON'T USE THEIR HEAD. IF HE WANTS TO STAY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT – I DO HOWEVER, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIM BEING A CHAIR.....WHEN IS ALL THIS CRAP GOING TO STOP?? I'M REALLY TIRED OF IT...........

]]> By: CS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094535 CS Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:31:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094535 I firmly believe that Lieberman needs to be dismissed from the party after his disloyal remarks at the RNC that were eventually followed by his slimy and self-serving back-peddling attempts once his pal McCain got trounced. How he can look himself in the mirror every morning is beyond me, but I really do not see how his colleagues can view him with anything other than contempt at this point. Myself, a life-long Democrat, I am disgusted by his actions and words. I firmly believe that Lieberman needs to be dismissed from the party after his disloyal remarks at the RNC that were eventually followed by his slimy and self-serving back-peddling attempts once his pal McCain got trounced.

How he can look himself in the mirror every morning is beyond me, but I really do not see how his colleagues can view him with anything other than contempt at this point. Myself, a life-long Democrat, I am disgusted by his actions and words.

]]> By: Alexander Lewin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094524 Alexander Lewin Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:26:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094524 chris from STL is right. The honorable thing for Lieberman to do is resign his chairmanship. During the campaign, Joe Lieberman willingly participated in and supported a lot of the shameful McCain/Palin tactics, dishonoring himself and the positions he has been elected to. That dishonorable behavior has consequences, one of which is removal from chairmanships. Later, the voters of Connecticut can address his position as Senator. Now, the Democratic Party has both opportunity and obligation to replace him in any and all leadership roles. He can still vote, can still speak, can still introduce legislation. Those are his senatorial rights. His demonstrated lack of decency and good judgement has removed him from rights to any leadership position. chris from STL is right. The honorable thing for Lieberman to do is resign his chairmanship. During the campaign, Joe Lieberman willingly participated in and supported a lot of the shameful McCain/Palin tactics, dishonoring himself and the positions he has been elected to. That dishonorable behavior has consequences, one of which is removal from chairmanships. Later, the voters of Connecticut can address his position as Senator. Now, the Democratic Party has both opportunity and obligation to replace him in any and all leadership roles. He can still vote, can still speak, can still introduce legislation. Those are his senatorial rights. His demonstrated lack of decency and good judgement has removed him from rights to any leadership position.

]]> By: Dr. RParikh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094504 Dr. RParikh Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:21:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094504 "A yellow tailed rat traitor" Senator Lieberman is a traitor because he stood up for what he believed in, expressed his views honestly and supported a man he believed would do the best job leading our nation out of its current predicament? So who is he a traitor to? Not his principles or ideals. Certainly not the principles and ideals of America which emphasize civic duty and honest, free expression of speech. Elevate your thinking beyond the Democratic party and a specific political agenda. Our country needs strong Americans in positions of power who will stand up for our principles as expressed in the constitution. That is what Senator Lieberman is and has been for years. Learn something from your idol Senator Obama and try to remember that we need unity to accomplish change. Punishing Lieberman, who has done a great job in his post, is a terrible message to send. It supports the notion that being a yes man for your party is more important than qualifications and being true to American ideals and principles. That message will certainly help us out of this recession. The level of stupidity expressed in so many of these posts is a depressing reflection on the failures of our educational system. Stop reading CNN and go back and finish high school. "A yellow tailed rat traitor"
Senator Lieberman is a traitor because he stood up for what he believed in, expressed his views honestly and supported a man he believed would do the best job leading our nation out of its current predicament? So who is he a traitor to? Not his principles or ideals. Certainly not the principles and ideals of America which emphasize civic duty and honest, free expression of speech. Elevate your thinking beyond the Democratic party and a specific political agenda. Our country needs strong Americans in positions of power who will stand up for our principles as expressed in the constitution. That is what Senator Lieberman is and has been for years. Learn something from your idol Senator Obama and try to remember that we need unity to accomplish change. Punishing Lieberman, who has done a great job in his post, is a terrible message to send. It supports the notion that being a yes man for your party is more important than qualifications and being true to American ideals and principles. That message will certainly help us out of this recession. The level of stupidity expressed in so many of these posts is a depressing reflection on the failures of our educational system. Stop reading CNN and go back and finish high school.

]]> By: WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094500 WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:19:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094500 @ maynard hopkins wi Yeah, The people are so up in arms against democrats they just put them in charge of two branches of government. Why are republicans so delusional? @ maynard hopkins wi

Yeah, The people are so up in arms against democrats they just put them in charge of two branches of government.

Why are republicans so delusional?

]]> By: WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094492 WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:18:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094492 @ Gerry Oh please if a high ranking republican endorsed Obama he would lose his RNC membership card! Not just his chairmanship! @ Gerry

Oh please if a high ranking republican endorsed Obama he would lose his RNC membership card! Not just his chairmanship!

]]> By: WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094484 WILLCNNPOSTTHIS? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:16:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094484 @ Helen I completely Agree, Nobama people need to GET OVER IT!!!! @ Helen

I completely Agree, Nobama people need to GET OVER IT!!!!

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094471 Frank Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:13:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094471 It's gonna be bloody payback for the whiner Dems. Stolen 2000 election.. . wah-wah. All I've got to say is: watch your wallets. It's gonna be bloody payback for the whiner Dems. Stolen 2000 election.. . wah-wah. All I've got to say is: watch your wallets.

]]> By: Larry-Minn. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094425 Larry-Minn. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:58:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094425 There still is no unity..and Liberman stood for what he believed. He was good enough when he voted for the democrats, now he isnt..isnt that a shame. There still is no unity..and Liberman stood for what he believed. He was good enough when he voted for the democrats, now he isnt..isnt that a shame.

]]> By: Pinky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094414 Pinky Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:54:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094414 I agree with Senator Leahy about Leiberman. He definitely should be kicked out...he is no friend of the Democratic Party. He did lose the primary vote in his home state, obviously they didn't want him either and for the same reasons. Kick him OUT! I agree with Senator Leahy about Leiberman. He definitely should be kicked out...he is no friend of the Democratic Party. He did lose the primary vote in his home state, obviously they didn't want him either and for the same reasons. Kick him OUT!

]]> By: maurice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094410 maurice Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:53:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094410 lieberman is a independent they offered him the chair just so he would be a tie breaking vote. now that they think they have the senate sowed up they`re willing to kick him to the curb. i think he should give em the salute>>>>>>>>>>>,,!,,<<<<<<<<and retire with the pention he has coming. at yes the tax payers dollar. lieberman is a independent they offered him the chair just so he would be a tie breaking vote. now that they think they have the senate sowed up they`re willing to kick him to the curb. i think he should give em the salute>>>>>>>>>>>,,!,,<<<<<<<<and retire with the pention he has coming. at yes the tax payers dollar.

]]> By: Helen, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094405 Helen, VT Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:52:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094405 This guy is stupid. He should retire because he has no new ideas and he also has made enough money. This guy is stupid. He should retire because he has no new ideas and he also has made enough money.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094394 Bob Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:50:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094394 People need to relax. Lieberman just suggested that Obama didn't have the experience necessary to do the job, and we STILL don't know if that's the case. He didn't "perpetuate anymyths"...or is that what ANY criticism of Obama is going to be from now on? I've said it before and I'll say it again...Lieberman is what we ALL keep saying we want in politicians...someone who votes their conscience. But Dems call him traitor, etc. because he dared speak against the Democrat partisan machine, and now they want to throw him under the bus. If there is a picture next to "hypocritical" in the dictionary, it should be of Congressional Democrats. People need to relax. Lieberman just suggested that Obama didn't have the experience necessary to do the job, and we STILL don't know if that's the case. He didn't "perpetuate anymyths"...or is that what ANY criticism of Obama is going to be from now on?

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Lieberman is what we ALL keep saying we want in politicians...someone who votes their conscience. But Dems call him traitor, etc. because he dared speak against the Democrat partisan machine, and now they want to throw him under the bus. If there is a picture next to "hypocritical" in the dictionary, it should be of Congressional Democrats.

]]> By: David Newport, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094386 David Newport, OR Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:48:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094386 Lieberman should not be offered ANY chairmanship. Contact your Democratic senator if you have one and make your opinion heard. Lieberman should not be offered ANY chairmanship. Contact your Democratic senator if you have one and make your opinion heard.

]]> By: Stacy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094385 Stacy Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:48:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094385 Helen November 14th, 2008 9:20 pm ET PLEASE FIND A NEW NAME TO POST WITH. YOURS IS OLD NEWS. BUT JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE BEEN IN A COMMA….READ MY LIPS. A comma? That little thing that seperates parts of a sentence. Remember to read your post before hitting the submit button. It really does downgrade your insults when foolish mistakes invade your post. Helen November 14th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

PLEASE FIND A NEW NAME TO POST WITH. YOURS IS OLD NEWS. BUT JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE BEEN IN A COMMA….READ MY LIPS.

A comma? That little thing that seperates parts of a sentence.

Remember to read your post before hitting the submit button. It really does downgrade your insults when foolish mistakes invade your post.

]]> By: Robert in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094384 Robert in Atlanta Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:47:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094384 I have no problem with Lieberman expressing his opinion and supporting McCain in the election, but it takes a man with a lot of gall to expect to be the chair of a major committee when the Dems are in control. He campaigned against the Democratic ticket in Connecticut in the Senate race and now in this election. He is a yellow tailed rat traitor who has no shame. I have no problem with Lieberman expressing his opinion and supporting McCain in the election, but it takes a man with a lot of gall to expect to be the chair of a major committee when the Dems are in control. He campaigned against the Democratic ticket in Connecticut in the Senate race and now in this election. He is a yellow tailed rat traitor who has no shame.

]]> By: independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094382 independent Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:46:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094382 Lieberman should be hang by the balls by Putin, waterboarded and sent to Guantanamo with no rights. He is a quite a piece of work. Obama helped him get re-elected and this was the reward, wow. I'm not ready to make nice yet. Lieberman should be hang by the balls by Putin, waterboarded and sent to Guantanamo with no rights. He is a quite a piece of work.
Obama helped him get re-elected and this was the reward, wow.
I'm not ready to make nice yet.

]]> By: no party affiliation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094344 no party affiliation Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:37:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094344 Yep, I see how much we're gonna *change*. I can read it in these posts. Can you say...NOT?! So what if Lieberman supported McCain? He has the right. Who the hell are you people to whine about cronyism, then demand cronyism? Are you all going to be hypocrites like this for the next 4 years? If so, you're no better than the Bushies. Shame on you! Let Lieberman sit right where he is. That way we can all keep an eye on him. :) Yep, I see how much we're gonna *change*. I can read it in these posts. Can you say...NOT?!

So what if Lieberman supported McCain? He has the right. Who the hell are you people to whine about cronyism, then demand cronyism?

Are you all going to be hypocrites like this for the next 4 years? If so, you're no better than the Bushies. Shame on you!

Let Lieberman sit right where he is. That way we can all keep an eye on him. :)

]]> By: JoinTheBand http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094335 JoinTheBand Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:34:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094335 Please just get him out of there. Lieberman out of the chairmanship. Please just get him out of there. Lieberman out of the chairmanship.

]]> By: Donna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094292 Donna Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:22:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094292 Lieberman should go to Tel Aviv where he can be with the people he really represents. Lieberman should go to Tel Aviv where he can be with the people he really represents.

]]> By: Helen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094283 Helen Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:20:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094283 @ No Hillary = No Obama November 14th, 2008 8:52 pm ET PLEASE FIND A NEW NAME TO POST WITH. YOURS IS OLD NEWS. BUT JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE BEEN IN A COMMA....READ MY LIPS. BARACK H. OBAMA HAS BEEN ELECTED THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA @

No Hillary = No Obama November 14th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

PLEASE FIND A NEW NAME TO POST WITH. YOURS IS OLD NEWS. BUT JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE BEEN IN A COMMA....READ MY LIPS.

BARACK H. OBAMA HAS BEEN ELECTED THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

]]> By: Helen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094263 Helen Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:16:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094263 YES, LIEBERMAN MUST GO! YES, LIEBERMAN MUST GO!

]]> By: OBAMA 4 President http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094262 OBAMA 4 President Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:16:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094262 Lieberman is a loser! He backed McCain hoping for the Veep spot, but conservatives rejected him vehemently, now dems are also mad at him, smart move Lieberman! I agree: He's a dirty rat and doesn't deserve the chairmanship! Maybe McCain can give him and Joe the Plumber a job somewhere on a nuclear power station on a navy ship roaming around the world! Lieberman is a loser!

He backed McCain hoping for the Veep spot, but conservatives rejected him vehemently, now dems are also mad at him, smart move Lieberman!

I agree: He's a dirty rat and doesn't deserve the chairmanship! Maybe McCain can give him and Joe the Plumber a job somewhere on a nuclear power station on a navy ship roaming around the world!

]]> By: Bill Charlotte,NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094256 Bill Charlotte,NC Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:14:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094256 CNN: "A senior Democratic senator has gone on the record saying Joe Lieberman should lose his committee chairmanship when the party's full Senate caucus votes on the issue next week." I agree 100% ! See if Joe the-Slimey-Opportunist can take as good as he gives. I hope he crawls over to the Repubs; they deserve him. CNN: "A senior Democratic senator has gone on the record saying Joe Lieberman should lose his committee chairmanship when the party's full Senate caucus votes on the issue next week."

I agree 100% ! See if Joe the-Slimey-Opportunist can take as good as he gives. I hope he crawls over to the Repubs; they deserve him.

]]> By: LT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094204 LT Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:03:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094204 I was fine with Lieberman supporting McCain, who is his old friend, but once he was at the rallies with Palin alone, without McCain, that is when I think he went way too far. By being at the Palin rallies, where she lied about Senator Obama, race-baited and tried to divide this country, Lieberman was in essence supporting what was being said and the insinuations that Palin was making. And his presence there demonstrated that he actually thought Palin was fit to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Unforgiveable! I broke up with a girl that thought Palin was ready to be president. I couldn't get over that. How could any logical person think she was ready?!! How?! I hope the Don, Barack Obama, pulls a Godfather II on Lieberman by grabbing him and telling him "I know it was you Lieberrman. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!" I was fine with Lieberman supporting McCain, who is his old friend, but once he was at the rallies with Palin alone, without McCain, that is when I think he went way too far. By being at the Palin rallies, where she lied about Senator Obama, race-baited and tried to divide this country, Lieberman was in essence supporting what was being said and the insinuations that Palin was making. And his presence there demonstrated that he actually thought Palin was fit to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Unforgiveable! I broke up with a girl that thought Palin was ready to be president. I couldn't get over that. How could any logical person think she was ready?!! How?!

I hope the Don, Barack Obama, pulls a Godfather II on Lieberman by grabbing him and telling him "I know it was you Lieberrman. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!"

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094191 Alex Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:59:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094191 I agree with Senator Leahy on this matter, and I have always respected Leahy's outspoken nature. Unfortunately, Joe Lieberman's staunch ally is Senator Harry Reid, and Reid does not want to lose his acolyte. I doubt Lieberman will lose his chairmanship. Reid is his guardian angel. I agree with Senator Leahy on this matter, and I have always respected Leahy's outspoken nature. Unfortunately, Joe Lieberman's staunch ally is Senator Harry Reid, and Reid does not want to lose his acolyte. I doubt Lieberman will lose his chairmanship. Reid is his guardian angel.

]]> By: devon spencer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094182 devon spencer Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:57:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094182 i'm not sure if he should lose it or not. Maybe he should stay on board so he can be used as a vote just in case we can't get 60 Democratic senators. He's almost guaranteed to lose re-election anyway i'm not sure if he should lose it or not. Maybe he should stay on board so he can be used as a vote just in case we can't get 60 Democratic senators. He's almost guaranteed to lose re-election anyway

]]> By: Samantha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094175 Samantha Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:55:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094175 Lieberman is a traitor. Yeah, he has a right to free speech, but then you have to accept the consequences for what you say. That's how it works. He doesn't deserve anything after the horrible things he said. Kick him to the curb. Lieberman is a traitor. Yeah, he has a right to free speech, but then you have to accept the consequences for what you say. That's how it works. He doesn't deserve anything after the horrible things he said. Kick him to the curb.

]]> By: Tracy M. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094173 Tracy M. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:54:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094173 @Don from Maine: Nobody's saying he doesn't have the right. However, in this, as in all things, there are consequences. Of course he has freedom of speech. The democratic caucus has freedoms, too, and they include stripping him of his position if they choose to do so. His behavior was despicable and I don't think he should be allowed to keep his post. That being said, I admire and respect Obama for being disinclined to exact revenge. @Don from Maine:
Nobody's saying he doesn't have the right. However, in this, as in all things, there are consequences. Of course he has freedom of speech. The democratic caucus has freedoms, too, and they include stripping him of his position if they choose to do so. His behavior was despicable and I don't think he should be allowed to keep his post. That being said, I admire and respect Obama for being disinclined to exact revenge.

]]> By: No Hillary = No Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094166 No Hillary = No Obama Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:52:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094166 And I recall Leahy dissing Hillary Clinton during the primaries after he jumped on the Obama bandwagon. This is the pot calling the kettel a back stabber. And I recall Leahy dissing Hillary Clinton during the primaries after he jumped on the Obama bandwagon. This is the pot calling the kettel a back stabber.

]]> By: New Day http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094144 New Day Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:46:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094144 oh hush up, Leahy you tired old coot oh hush up, Leahy you tired old coot

]]> By: jjc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094132 jjc Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:44:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094132 If he wishes to continue to caucus with Democrats let him but he should definitely not be given a high ranking position that should be reserved for a Democrat. He actively fought against our candidate for president. He obviously should not continue his chairmanship. If he wishes to continue to caucus with Democrats let him but he should definitely not be given a high ranking position that should be reserved for a Democrat. He actively fought against our candidate for president. He obviously should not continue his chairmanship.

]]> By: teesha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094129 teesha Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:43:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094129 Agree completely Agree completely

]]> By: Finally! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094105 Finally! Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:38:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094105 It's not that he supported McCain. It's that he attacked Obama aggressively. Not sure I would trust him to lead on behalf of the democrats. It's not that he supported McCain. It's that he attacked Obama aggressively. Not sure I would trust him to lead on behalf of the democrats.

]]> By: maynard hopkins wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094099 maynard hopkins wi Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:36:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094099 HOGWASH HE HAS THE RIGHT TO BACK WHOM EVER HE WANTS TO....THIS IS WHY THE DEMS. ARE LOSING MEMBERS.ALSO WHY THE AMERICN PUBLIC IS UP IN ARMS. HOGWASH HE HAS THE RIGHT TO BACK WHOM EVER HE WANTS TO....THIS IS WHY THE DEMS. ARE LOSING MEMBERS.ALSO WHY THE AMERICN PUBLIC IS UP IN ARMS.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094073 David Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:32:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094073 Lieberman should be stripped of any and all given power by the democrats and kicked over to the repub side of the isle. What do you think he would have done if McCain won the election??? Lieberman should be stripped of any and all given power by the democrats and kicked over to the repub side of the isle. What do you think he would have done if McCain won the election???

]]> By: GBrown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094062 GBrown Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:30:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094062 If Lieberman had an ounce of honor, he would step down and join the republican caucus. If Lieberman had an ounce of honor, he would step down and join the republican caucus.

]]> By: Craig Kasnoff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/14/leahy-says-lieberman-should-lose-committee-chairmanship/#comment-2094052 Craig Kasnoff Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:28:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=30455#comment-2094052 I say let's just 'tar and feather' him and get it over with! Of course he should lose his chairmanship. Let him go play with the kids across the street. It's where he belongs. I say let's just 'tar and feather' him and get it over with!

Of course he should lose his chairmanship.

Let him go play with the kids across the street.

It's where he belongs.

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