Washington (CNN) - Sen. Joe Lieberman – whose opposition to a public insurance option has drawn outrage from liberal groups for months – is used to finding himself in progressive crosshairs.
Now it's his wife's turn.
Activists are setting their sights on Hadassah Lieberman, launching a celebrity-studded petition drive to convince the nation's largest breast cancer non-profit to end the Connecticut senator's wife role as a spokeswoman.
The move to pressure the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation came the same day Lieberman's husband angered Democrats by announcing that he would not support an expansion of Medicare to cover individuals under the age of 55. Organizers did not point to that decision, instead citing Hadassah Lieberman's own ties to the health care industry.
Lieberman has worked as a consultant for companies including Pfizer and ALCO.
"We are asking Ellen DeGeneres, Christie Brinkley and other high-profile celebrities who are associated with Komen to demand that no more money raised for cancer treatment be given to Hadassah Lieberman or any other ex-Pharma/Insurance strategists," said Jane Hamsher, founder of the Firedoglake blog.
(Updated after the jump with statement from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation)
CNN has received the following statement from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation:
Hadassah Lieberman is an important and valued Global Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As a Global Ambassador, Ms. Lieberman is focused on helping us reach out and educate women outside our borders about breast cancer, sharing our knowledge and experience in a culturally sensitive way that is making a real impact on the lives of women across the globe. We have every intention of continuing our relationship with Ms. Lieberman in our mutual pursuit of a world without breast cancer.
Updated: 5:58 p.m.
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I resent that fact that any health care charity use Hadassh as a spokesman. Both she and Senator Lieberman are owned by the insurance industry.
Of course, I'm not surpise. Joe Lieberman and republicans are against Obama heath care reform because they're getting free money from heath care industry.
leiberman is an idiot...ok...
Both of these people are the scum of the earth.
Ah yes, another example of the TOLERANT Left. March on liberal fascists!
Anything to get rid of this clown.
Wow talk about strong arm tactics.. These people should be ashamed of themselves. God forbid anyone with another view other then your own. I wont support or watch or listen to anything these "celebrities" have to pitch. This is not democracy you dimwits this is strong arm Mafia tactics, from a group of people that have nothing left to offer.
yeaaa ofcourse he is doing what he's doing because his wife is in bed with the pharma companies.. makin the big bucks. Liebermans don't care about the people, they care about the millions they make from the pharma companies that she lobbies for .. just political and financial greed. How stupid are the people that vote for this idiot to become/remain senator
What has she done specifically to get the ire of the idiots in Hollyweird and the fool activists other than be married to Joe?
How much does she get paid to be a spokeswoman?
Better yet, how much is Jane Hamsher getting paid...and by whom?
Are the celebrities being paid a fee for their support? I expect this kind of crap from Nixon, Tilly, Cross, Rogers and Yearwood. very disappointed in Ellen and Gloria...Don't really care what Neil says....
Liberals: We support women, just as long as they toe the liberal line and don't think for themselves.
So Medicare is insolvent already and unfunded and now we should expand it some more to cover to 55 years of age??? Stupid people should realise there is no more money to hand out. Who is going to pay for the expansion of Medicare? I can't afford more taxes when trying to raise a family and 4 kids. How about we have all those stupid super rich who sign that stupid petition pay for it? I am not a fan of Lieberman but I am a fan of fiscal responsibility and this whole public option healthcare deal is an openended fiscal Blackhole.
Joe Lieberman is holding our country hostage right now. Why would he single-handedly ruin these chances to make life better for hard-working Americans, especially the middle class? I just don't get it Joe. You could have helped our country achieve so much and now you are the guy with the knife in America's back.
Lieberman is a hypocrite. And, now it's time to go after his wife. They both are so entrenched in the health care industry, no wonder his nose just keeps getting longer every time he speaks.
If she's doing a good job, leave her alone.
I think that her relationship with the pharma industry just points to the bigger problem with the entire political process in the USA. Basically the entire political process in the USA is based on corruption...campaigns funded by special interests, with politicians beholden to the big-money special interest groups either directly or indirectly. This will never change, and we will never have reform that is meaningful to the majority of Americans until we get the special interest money and cronyism removed from the political process.
“It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it.”
Both LIEbermans are on the Health Industry teat.
Its about time that people start looking at Lieberman's ties to the healthcare industry. He is not and will never bargain from an honest position because he is beholden to the healthcare industry.
You just gotta love the Compassionate left....They just love free speach. (Except when that "so called free speach" goes counter to anything they believe in), then watch out. They will attack you and beat you into submission.
Wow, about time we started going after the politicians spouses who are lobbyist. Actually I think they are all fair game because they have received perks from their spouses positions.
Throw all these scumbags who are getting thier pockets lined by the insurance and pharma companies out of thier positions, and lets elect people who are for the people, not the BIG overpaid execs, who work to keep the poor man down and take every hard earned doller we work for.
Boy, these libs are vindictive aren't they? They want to attack a woman who is a spokesperson for breast cancer non-profit. As if that has anything to do with Lieberman's vote on health care.
That seems to be the liberal way, bribe and threaten until they get their way.
What's a "progressive" anyway? They didn't like being called Liberals? I don't blame them.
Rake 'em over the coals. They deserve everything that's coming to them.
BTW, great picture of two of the country's most disgusting people CNN. Kudos.
Good, it's about time the American people start standing up to politicians like Lieberman, Cantor, Boehner, Snow, Lincoln and others who are against the American people. They line their pockets
with money from Lobbyists folks. We as Americans should be driving this country where we want it to go and not the politicians who are
deciding your and my destiny. Most of them don't have any education about Economics, American History, Law or just plan decency. Americans you have been in the dark to long on what goes on in Washington. Get educated on what is going on there. At first it will anger you but if you have any intelligence you will begin to talk to others about all the member there and the party they stand for. I have never seen so much hate for each other in Washington. What a bunch of scum bags. Most of it is the Republicans. They are the absolute worst and a do nothing party. God Help Us!!!
.count me in.
Leiberman should be thrown-out of office.
What a self-centered, shameless, greedy old goat.
Perhaps we in CT should boycott Ellen's show, Desperate Houswives, How I met your Mother and and shows that these activist celebs appear in. Lieberman represents us folks in CT and is doing what we like. The celebs have no business commenting unless they live in CT.
I am completely baffled by this–if Hadassah Lieberman is supporting the Komen foundation and helping them achieve their fundraising and/or research goals, why would anyone interfere with that? They are only hurting the Komen foundation.
Joe is currept and this Idiot is in the pocket of the Insurance co. Kick him out, he himself con't know know what he is stand for. he is a flipp flopper...............
Sure...when it's liberals doing the attacking, they're "activists."
When it's conservatives doing the attacking, they're "mobs" and "haters" and "astroturf."
Your bias is showing (again), CNN...
Beware the monster that will eat its friends, for no one is safe.
Good for them. Joe Lieberman is a thorn in any productive legislation regarding health care.
It would be better if Joe lost his seat...I swear I don't know what's wrong with the people in Connecticut but to keep re-electing this charlatan is beyond me. It's time for the people of Conn., Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska and other states that have senators that want to keep health care reform from happening to let these people know that they WILL lose their jobs if they try to stop it!!!!!
Be careful now folks because if you place any criticism on any Jewish person it will be percieved as anti-semetic or anti-Israel or worse things!
Both Senator Lieberman and his wife are bought and paid for by the Insurance Companies. Now Dems when will you finally show some guts and kick Senator Lieverman out of the Dems party. Senator Liberman showed his true colors in the 2008 Presidental election. I wonder if Senator Liberman will run for President again?
Joe Lieberman is the classic "snake in the grass". He'd cut a deal with Jack the Ripper if he, for one instant, thought the "ripping" would improve his looks!!
Typical liberal reaction.
there we go...he does work for the insurance companies and not for the people...his interests as a senator is to make sure insurance companies will continue to make tons of money...
It's all about the Lieberman's. You can't try to pass a bill without them having to get involved on a more "personal" level than anybody else to stink the whole thing up and stall it from moving forward. All for one, and one for all... unless you're Joe Lieberman: The Republican dressed as a donkey.
I guess we now know where Sen. Lieberman stands and why. What is it Sen. Kennedy used to say...do not fore go the good for the perfect Mr. Lieberman. Most of want the public option to work. Me included.
Stay Classy, Hollywood!
Way to attack that cancer survivor.
Scumbags...
Why does anyone feel that they have the right to hurt another human being because of the actions of their spouse? What has our country come to? i am ashamed of these celebrities, if indeed they are in favor of hurting Sen. Lieberman's wife because of his decisions.
While I applaud any move that takes lieberman down a peg, let's be honest here. If you went after every politician or politician's spouse who has ties to one industry or another, you'd be a very busy person. Very busy indeed. It kind of comes with the territory. Have a nice day!
Jane Hamsher needs to get a grip. This is petty nonesense.
Obviously Joe likes all that free Viagra his wife gets for lobbying for the insurance industry.
Figures, going after the wife is really noble, in a Mafia sort of way. Cowards comes to mind.
What justification would Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation have to use Hadassah Lieberman as their spokeswoman? Her husband has fought a health care proposal which could help millions tooth and nail. She should be dropped immediately.
Good job! Let the Israelites reigned.
As a Democrat I am really disgusted to see how rabid some of these groups are becoming. It is one thing to go after a politician who you disagree with, but it is a totally vicious and disgusting move to attack their families.
If the Susan G. Komen foundation caves in to these lunatics, this Democrat is going to stop any and all work, volunteer efforts, donations, etc., and will motivate and persuade others to do the same.
How quickly we forget that our own First Lady Michelle Obama had some questionable ties and questionable actions with a Chicago hospital.
It's time to stop being hypocrites and take a good look at what is happening to our party and this nation.
Enough is enough!!!
Oh big evil insurance companies deny people care, dont make money. What I find funny about all of these people who are complaining about this stuff is that they trust the government or a non-profit even more........
Lieberman is always playing both sides of the street. Why Connecticut people continue to vote for him is beyond me.
One day he is an advocate for Israel, next he is an Independent, next day a Democrat, what is he?
Yea, now we're playing like LIEberman!! What ever it takes to fight this real live jerk of a person. Who can trust him anyway? The truth-NO ONE! America we can not go to sleep. Please wake up and see LIEberman and the GOP for what they really are – SELFISH, SELFISH, AND WAR MONGERS!!!!
Why are we affecting the progress of Cancer research? The article is unclear. Do they mean that Lieberman is getting money to be a spokes person for Cancer research? Shouldn't she be donating her time. And if she is getting money then are the other celebrities also getting money. Shouldn't they all be willing to donate to this worthwile cause. Why punnish anyone willling to donate time to this cause. Lets not let petty government effect organizations who actually care about finding a cure.
Joe Lieberman & wife are doing no good for this country, like so many gop, which he is. Time to get rid of him in the next term.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Lie-berman gotta go.
I don't know whether the Liebermans have children at home but, if they do, I fear for their safety. These so called "progressives" believe that anyone opposed to anything they want to do is fair game for the nuclear option. No deed is too dirty and no threat (either physical or other) is too dire. I believe they would even try to justify violence.
sounds like a good old fashened brew-ha-ha in the works..but, where does the new kid on the block come down on this issue; Arlen Spector; haven't heard too much from the old Warren commission stallward on this issue; probably securing the secretcy of the commissions report now for the democrats..you think..
I am amazed at the animosity and intolerance of people these days. It's really okay to differ on political positions people. Maybe if we spent more time listening to each other instead of attacking each other and blaming someone else for all of our problems, we would begin to move forward as a country again.
Hadassah Lieberman's ties to the insurance and drug industry have been an open secret for months. It's long past time for her to face the consequences of her connections.
Liberals comes from liberty, so they are for freedom= liberty, but the freedom to oppose them is not something they understand. There is no difference between liberals and extreme religious zealots.
Gee. She cannot work for a charity just because she previously worked with a pharmacutical company? I saw let the libs keep their charities and petition the pharmacuticals to ban the purchase and use of their drugs by anyone who bashes a pharmacutical company.
What if Pfizer quits selling their products in the US? Are you going to complain about not having access to appropriate cancer drugs? What if all of the drug manufacturers decided to leave the US market?
It is a charity for researching cancer cures? Who do you think the foundation supports with the research? It also includes the same pharma companies you are complaining about.
the liebermans have no shame, they are totally selfish and money grabbers.
C'mon guys the guy is a senator from Connecticut for crying out loud its one of the largest insurance states in the nation of course he is going to look out for them over regular people I can only imagine how much money they give him to stop the health care reform. The man is a disgrace now as he was when he lost the democratic primary and cried like a baby and decided to run as an independent.
Yet one more example of the anti-Semitic and anti-American hate that we have come to expect from the hatemongers on the left. If you disagree with the left, they will target you with a vengeance. Their fascism is growing tiresome.
Lieberman's "conscience" doesnt seem to extend to feeling bad about him having first class TAXPAYER FUNDED health insurance while some of his constituents are without.
sounds like a democratic liberal attack that someone like Harkin would start. The Democratic spenders like Obama, Harkin,Dodd, Pelosi and Reid need to have their backgrounds looked rerally closely at, maybe we as citizens should look closer to family and other relationships that they have, hmmmm. Might find something they dont like, haha.
The left is again showing it's fangs. They should be ashamed. I'm sure Mrs. Leibermann has done much good for the Komen foundation. What they should be doing is focusing on a cure for this awful disease.
This is just what is needed.Joe Lieberman is a democratic imposter and has been bought by big insurance companys.The dems need to deal Lieberman an ultimatum on whos side he is on anyway.
Left wing liberals are always angry. That is what is so funny about Afghanistan.
Hadassah is just an easy way to funnel bribes to Joe...she is his bagwoman!
The lady raises a lot of money. this is a politcal fight between supporters and opposers of extended Medicare. Why make us breast cancer survirors suffer? let the lady alone!
Typical leftist thuggery. Either support socialism or we'll blacklist you. So much for diversity of thought. The left proves they are truly the intollerant ones.
I have donated for years but will cease because I cannot stand that a Lieberman is taking that money that I give (this is a PAID position, folks!) and enjoying it with her husband while HE is preventing millions of Americans from getting affordable health care that HE enjoys...
LIEbermans = Health Care Industry sellout.
**I signed the petition because it is a conflict. They are both just two 'ugly' people looking for attention.
You might as well add alot of other Komen backers to the exclude list... i ran the Komen this year and do not support the "government" run health plan as written.
If Komen wants to get in the fight... then they will be the loser. I for one will stop running and contributing to Komen.
The Liebermans are just lining their pockets with our money.
SINGLE PAYER NOW!
Ah, the concerned communist looking out for the rights of their fellowman. Oh why are you so bitter? Because the truth diverges so far between what you declare yourself, and what you desire. Your wants are so much greater than your compassion and understanding.
Lieberman has worked as a consultant for companies including Pfizer and ALCO
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Oooops! There it is! This is a free country and you can work for whomever you want, BUT when your husband is a senator and he is voting in line with the best interests of the insurance companies that YOU are employed by.....the stench is a little bit hard to ignore. You cannot be considered an effective representative for an organization that seeks a cure for breast cancer when you work for someone who makes trillions of dollars off of the disease.
Okay, let's see if I get this straight. Medicare as well as Social Security is basically in a rut as far as finance goes, so our powers to be want to lower the eligability age to 55. That means that the finances will be stretched even thinner taking away from the elderly, those that need it the most. But there is a way to compensate. They can also raise the Social Security Tax to compensate. I think they should leave it the way it is until the economy stabilizes better and Medicare is able to sustain itself with the influx of new eligable people. How big would that increase be? As of 2005 over 42,000,000 people were on Medicare. That's the Census Bureau estimate. That's a 3,000,000 increase since 2001. We're probably around 45,000,000 today. If the age is lowered to 55, that 45,000,000 will probably increase drastically. 8.5% of the United States is between 55 and 64. Do the math and vote "no" on this.
Here is advice for Senator Lieberman..You are committing poitical suicide by siding with the GOP and the powerful insurance industry by voting No to this heath bill as written. All of the public opinion polls point to an overwelming desire of the working people for these options. To oppose it is not only spelling doom for you politcal future, but your wifes endeavors as well. Agree to the Public options or politacally die!
Here we go! Now the real truth comes out. We have Joe saying do as I say and not as I do.Think there is a slight conflict of interest here?? When are the people of Connecticut gonna wake up and send Joe packing?
A person who is against breast cancer is being forced out of being a spokesperson supporting an organization that is against breast cancer because she has worked for drug companies who make drugs to fight cancer.
Something about left wing liberals hate and logic seems to escape me. Our country is in deep dodo.
CNN should report which activists are targeting Senator Liberman's wife. Attempts to target Americans who help charities is low!
Just when you thought that the progressive/liberals/dems could go no lower, they try to use a non-profit cancer org to help their own selfish agenda. Get ready for the next election all you dirty-dems that have alligned with Pelosi, the Independants got you in, and we will take you out now that you have shown your true colors!
Kick her butt to the curb where she belongs. With that traitor husband of her's they both need to lose, and I hope they do. Losers!!!!!
Why you all Democrats are allowing this couple to destryo what all Americans need? Their position is linked to profit, money from the insurance companies, it's outrageous!!! Lieberman should be punished for his attitude, constant opposition to the bill!
It's about time the focus was put on Lieberman's wife. She's made over $2 million the last 2 years working with the pharmaceutical and insurance companies. So it's not purely coincidental that after supporting universal heathcare Senator Lieberman now is opposed to even a public option. Money can help, but it is truly the root of all evils.
Why these insane attacks? The liberal image will be irreparably destroyed with these attacks.
When Liebermann's arguments against any form of public option appear weak, the angry, the dowtrodden, the destitute and the underinsured are, unfortunately, likely to launch a scathing vitriol on anybody who is connected w/ him.
The worst punishment she could receive is continuing to be married to one of the most despised and corrupt politicians in the United States Senate.
That's right! Keep exposing these frauds!
Lieberman is a disgrace, the Dems should thow him out of their caucaus and demote him from the Homeland Security Committe which was his stupid idea in the first place. He should go and live in Israel since he represents that country before he represents the US soldiers that are dying in Iraq. He was hell bent for that war because he thought it would help Israel, when he latched on to McCain.. He is also representing the Insurance companies in Conn instead of the citizens.
He is a joke, but unfortunately not funny.
The Liebermans are both rats that will say or do anything to benefi themselves, dumb voter of his state that can't see him. He and Spector are the same rat finks, wake up Dems.
Finally, everyone is waking up. They (Hadassah and Joe) are speaking out of both sides of their mouths. She while supporting a health issue for women and he supporting all the insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies' interests. In my opinion, they are criminals.
Bravo for raising the issue!
Being married to Elmer Fudd should be enough punishment for anyone. However, since he will be one of the people most responsible for defeating health care and causing the unnecessary deaths and suffering of thousands of people, I support dropping Hadassah as spokeswoman.
"We prefer to use the power of persuasion, but if that doesn’t work we use the persuasion of power.”
Andy Stern SEIU
Typical ZOG....why is anyone surprised?
If this is true, it is indicative of everything wrong with this country. I consider myself liberal but don't seek to poison the positive contributions that others make. Just because Hadassah doesn't subscribe to the liberal left philosophy doesn't mean that she isn't capable of doing well. The louder the radicals speak in my party, the more I find myself shifting to an independent.... cmon people wise up... idiots...
Where can I find this petition so that I can sign it?!
The democrats are such a friendly crowd, their true colors are really starting to show.
Ys, anyone getting money from the health care industry should be a spokes person.
Yeh Let's get these dogs out of government.
Way to go Joe! KEEP those poor bastards poor forever!!
(BTW how much are you and your wife getting paid for the sellout?)
Joe Leiberman should be stripped of his powers in the Senate. His interests rest primarily with he and his wifes financial benefactors rather than the interests of the American people and the citizens of Connecticut.
Typical personal smear and hate campaign by the compassionate 'left'. They should be ashamed, but they have no shame.
The Senator from the State Of Israel.
This creep is willing to risk the ruin of Health Care Reform for millions, because his itty bitty sissy feelings are hurt because the Dems dumped on him in his last election, which he won anyway.
What a disgusting small time individual.
And now, the Mrs., a power behind the potty upon which he sits, has dirty skirts. OK, Jose, you want to play dirty? Watch your back!
Looks like husband and wife are both in bed with big-money insurance. What little respect I once had for Sen Lieberman`s independence is now completely gone. He appears to be another third-rate politician taking money from corporations while ignoring the will of the people.
Ah yes, the far left puritans are out in full force. Not only are you akin to a slavery supporter if you don't support their massive government expansion and spending but the good work that you do should be taken from you as well. So much for honest debate about what is right for this country.
We have the best politicians money can buy.
They are both crooks, he turned on the Demoocractic party and she on big businessl ,,,God help us all.
Politicians as well as their wives/husbands benefit from proceeds that the health industry pay them - I think its only fair that when they profit from these industries - it should be Pointed Out - therefore it explains further why they vote on legislation the way they do.
Typical for the left to attack the family members of those they have policy disagreements with. At least they didn't shoot at Hadassah like they did at Lou Dobbs' wife.
This is a rediculous and mean spirited action, but considering who the supporters are, It's totally understanding. However, I would have expected better from Christie Brinkley and Trisha Yearwood. These people need to look farther than the end of their noses and see what a government controlled health system will look like. Freedom as we have known it in our country is definitely disappearing.............
Every time one wonders just how petty Lieberman can get in his thirst for revenge against the Democrats who didn't support him in his last senate bid.....he proves that he can in fact go lower. Take your shots while you can go......your own constituents thought they were voting for the old Joe Lieberman....not this new vengeful, petty republican one, so I doubt you'll be back next time around
Wow! This is a real shocker ! Sorry. Not really.
Are there still Americans "out there" who are not aware of how much there elected reps are bought & sold by "BIg Special Interest ?
By the way. Keith Olbermann (like him or hate him) was onto this story / connection months ago.
Good catching up by CNN and the rest of News World. Oh. Of course Faux News. But then again. They will never, ever catch up.
Enjoy your Voice in our Government.
It is a shame that some Activists would use thier postions for this and not for the work of finding a cure for this disease. People who donate their time and money should take a hard look at some of these organizations and celebrities. Do they really have the best interest at heart for the people who are fighting for their lives?
He is protecting insurance companies in his state not helping the citizens. Let's do a poll in his state and really see what the voters want him to do! If he can't represent the voters he should quit.
Is this the only reason joe wants to keep the People out of health care reform?
These people are sick. They are letting their personal politics get into the middle of this. These attacks on Lieberman's wife are uncalled for and show a lack of intelligence on their part. Shame on you all! If the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation allows this kind of blackmail they won't get one more donation from me.
Have you ever noticed that the Liebermans are consistently on the wrong side of every single issue? What jerks.
Gee, this wouldn't have anything to do with Firedoglake/Hamshers assistance/employment with the Ned Lamont campaign, now would it?
Joe Lieberman makes me sick. I think the Medicare at 55 is a make sense start to help people at that age who may retire early, get canned from their jobs, or lose their health insurance, or cannot get it because of private only offerings. I am sure people who buy into this would initially have to pay through the nose to get it, but it is a start. What are his reasons for being against it???? Just because he is old and has his health care taken care of for life, does not mean that there are not millions of people in different circumstances. I thought of the Medicare at 55 idea that a person could buy into years ago. It does not take a PHD to figure that one out.
Keeping this jerk out of the vice-Presidency was one of the few good consequences of the stolen election of 2000.
This is the problem with Congress doing anything–they ALL (Especially the Republicans) have too many ties to business and insurance companies! They aren't interested in helping the public–only themselves!
This is fair.
She has been very questionable. Lieberman has been a suspect closet-big-Pharma supporter for some time, too. They've made a lot of money from big Pharma...
Many of his wife's "pay bonuses" were give very suspiciously around moves by him to support big Pharma. So instead of them paying him directly, they give a 'bonus' to his wife. Multiple times. Very suspect.
It is sad that the Liberals have to use threats and violence to poush their point through. Setting up vigilant groups, wanted posters (Chamber of Commerce), etc. shows where this country is going to. Believe me folks when I say a Civil War is in the brewing. Regular Americans will not put up with this. Why does the Liberals have to use Hollywood celebrities to push their point across. They are just a bunch of idiots! Wake up America! Before it is too late. END OF TIMES IS COMING!
Joe Lieberman is (and it seems that is his wife) a slimy, duplicitous, self-serving individual who should be stripped of his elected office. Although he is not alone among so many in Congress who are linked to corporations through contributions, Joe Lieberman has only his own interests before him and in no way can be considered a public servant. What a jerk; it seems he has no shame, no sense of decency about how he presents himself. Slimy is the word......
Setting up vigilant groups, wanted posters (Chamber of Commerce), etc. shows where this country is going to It is sad that the Liberals have to use threats and violence to push their point through. . Believe me folks when I say a Civil War is in the brewing. Regular Americans will not put up with this. Why does the Liberals have to use Hollywood celebrities to push their point across. They are just a bunch of idiots! Wake up America! Before it is too late. END OF TIMES IS COMING!
Good for them. Lieberman should be strip of all chairmenships now.
What we need to do in 2010 is make sure we get 60 true Democrats then things can get done.
The republicans,Lieberman,Nelson and blue dogs are just playing games with our lives.
Enough of the insanity.
What else could be expected from the radical liberals??? Just another example of the liberal desire to ruin other people and unable to provide common sense ideas of their own.
Senators are amazing people, they never forget their wealthiest donors. Be it big business or individuals.
Figures that she is getting paid by the drug companies to consult...yeah consult with her husband, what a bunch of Loserman's!!
Very Good.
How dare her to take money.......while they do not support health care.
I thought liberals believed in brotherly love...
Joe Lieberman should be stripped of his Homeland Security Committee chairmanship immediately after he votes against health reform. Lieberman is a pawn of the insurance lobby. Why should Democrats reward a non-Democrat for voting against Pres. Obama?
Good God, is this old woman wearing a FUR coat? Probably. Jose and his charming bride just don't get it. The End Is Near. At the right moment, down the road a little, the Dems will UNCAUCUS him, set him free to vote with the Right Wingnuts, where he belongs. Chicken hawks coming home to roost – irony to the tenth degree!
Wow I guess if you can’t bribe someone with a few million dollars in earmarks, then just threaten their families. I just love how our government has evolved over the past 200 years.
All those celebs signing that petition all seem to be experts on our economy and health issues, I can’t understand why Lieberman won’t listen to them.
So no one that knows anything about Insurance or Health Care should be involved ? Thats real smat ladies.
These are not activists, just idiots who contribute nothing but entertainment to our society. They are left feeling empty and unfulfilled because their lifes work is truly meaningless and they feel compelled to fill that void by opening their mouths about something they know little or nothing about.
How dare Lieberman vote the way his constituents would like him to?
Liberals will attack anyone that expresses an opinion or votes differently that the trifecta of tax and spend, Pelosi, Reed and Obama, would want them to. This vitriolic attack on a "non-combatant" is yet another example.
Going after someone’s wife? Really? Is that where the Democrats are right now? Talk about sleazy. "By any means necessary..." right, Democrats?
Liberman is in the wrong Party. Fortunate that he was not elect VicePresident.
If you all but declare war on the people who you built your reputation on, you deserve all you get! Again, why are we surprised about Lieberman, he supported McCain. It takes two to work together and one to work against. Keep working against everything Lieberman! When your day comes, all I can say is "No Sympathy"!
It's Time To Come Down On Senator Joe Leibermann Even Harder, This Man Is Nothing More Than An Obstructionist Practicing As A Independant And Pretending To Be Democrat.
Joe Lieberman is on-the-take from the health insurance industry and it is very arrogant of him to oppose Medicare at age 55 and with the the government option. What a scam... what a scam.
It is truely sickening to find out that Sen. LIEberman's wife is working on behalf of the insurance companies. Sen. LIEberman ought to recuse himself from all decision making in as far as the health care bills are concerned due to conflict of interest. This is just disgusting!
Its all about what goes in the Liebermans pocket !
Should these "ladies" also withdraw any support for the University of Chicago Hospital, where Michelle Obama got paid to send locals away to distant clinics to improve the image of their ER??
I wonder if Ellen DeGenerate owns stock in any pharma companies??
Leave Mrs. Lieberman alone.
Kick Joe Lieberman to the curb big-time!!!
Well done....This man and so his wife are agents of AIPAC and they are NOT American first, They have managed with time and deception to apear as represntatives of manin stream America. He is the kingpin or hypocrisy.
A couple that panders together stays together!!!
It makes sense,Just like the wife of senator evan bayh of Indiana, they are not going to do anything to change how much money they are getting for obstructing the health care bill.
as a matter of fact they are more valuable tto mitch Mc connell as democrats than being republicans
Lieberman is a turncoat and a Republican in disguise. He shd. be outed.
Whoops, I spelled "Inquisitions" wrong.
I will end my long-running support. Please demonstrate that you are truly focused on finding the cure and avoid the business of trashing those with whom you disagree.
Good! "Lie"berman must go!
The Leibermans are shameless. No more donations to the Komen foundation until they ditch Hadassah. And to the people of CT: ditch Joe as soon as you can. These greedy people are worse than the right wing GOPers.
If someone gives you something, they expect something in return! They aren't doing it because she is a great speaker. The public needs to know this. Liberman is a Repulican and should be cut lose. Bob
Yes I totally agree that Komen should immediately stop giving Hadassah Lieberman and/or ex Pharma/Insurance strategists any more money, not one more cent!
Too bad it has had to come to this, but it's hard to deny that Mrs Lieberman's ties to the health care industry along with Joe's loyalty to both the insurance industry and lately his republican cronies are the reasons for his obstructing the passing of this legislation. In fact I think it is also time for the Democrats to take away his chairmanships, but most of all I hope the people here in Connecticut
remember this and get rid of him entirely when it's his turn to run for re-election.
Surely a conflict of interest on her part. I hope the celebs are successful in their attempt. As for the senator, he seems to be such a vindictive man. Thouroughly unpleasant. Somewhat of a control freak.
Demonizing the pharmacutical industry again. These companies research and bring to the market the drugs that help women survive breast cancer. This because they think the companies charge too much? Don't support their political agenda?
This is an unjust attack on Mrs. Liberman because of her husband's political stance. The latter should be a matter for the voters of Connecticut rather than a cabal of left wingers from Hollywood.
Someone needs to kick Senator Droopy out of the senate. What were people in New England thinking voting for a man who couldn't win a primary in either party. They call people like that a spoiler. It looks like he's living up to his billing in health care reform.
This is so typical of the people that support this administration. They are so interested in quickly passing legislation that could in the end be a severe burden to the taxpayers. It is disgusting behavior indeed. Enough already with the mafioso approach to get what you want people!!
Right on girls... finally those smart pills are kicking in. Hit em where it hurts the most...their pocketbooks with Zero Tollerance.
I was wondering how long before CNN started to attack Leiberman being that he is a moderate not a left wing socialist liberal.
I mean honestly Dems, what is your problem, why do you keep this idiot in your fold and give him a chairmanship, what is wrong with you Dems, if this was the Republicans, they would have booted this idiot out of the chairmanship and frozen him in the senate. where is your backbone Dems, can't you do something good for this country, like throwing this idiot out.
That's it, bite your nose off to spite your face. Who gives a care what these "celebs" think.. The woman is trying to good but her HUSBAND doesn't toe the LIBERAL line and she is attacked. What a bunch of losers. Sig heil.
Good for Senator Lieberman!
And how contemptibly petty of the people trying to attack Lieberman through his wife! What next? Are they going to threaten to kidnap kidnap his kids?
Surprise. NOT! When will the American people figure out that it's all about MONEY...ALWAYS! Yes, "conservatives" don;t care about anything but themselves in the long run. Enough is enough.
That is the liberal way, demean and destroy anybody who stands in their way and their families. Look what they have done to Sarah Palin. In addition to being absolutley stupid, they are vicious, thugs. What else could you expect from people who have a leader from Chicago. Crass, cruel, elitism.
These people are not bright. Mrs. Lieberman is a cancer surviver herself and derives little monetary reward from her role as spokeswomen. It is sad that they are attacking her because they happen to disagree with her husband on political issues. What a worthless bunch of individuals.
Every day that Lieberman obstructs reform, another 123 Americans die because the best health care they have access to is a first aid kit. Congrats Joe, another few weeks, and you'll be responsible for more deaths than 9/11.
Just when you think the NAZI progressives can't sink any lower, they prove you wrong. Oh and we are supposed to be impressed by the list of celebrities, the out of touch untouchables. Has beens and tired talk show hosts.
When we start attacking Americans for their beliefs because they don't agree with a certain group, we are risking our freedoms. Remember...the ones that our troops are fighting for.
And the celebrities have to realize we middle Americans are getting tired of being talked down to by a group that doesn't seem to live in the general public's world.
Amazing! the left goes after family members and they call it activism. If the right does it , its called racism or bigotry.
Lieberman is doing a great job positioning himself to be the public enemy number one for the American people and friend number one for the insurance industry. How long this guy has in the Senate before he can be thrown out by his constituents? He is a huge disgrace!
Kick her out...
This is a conflict of interest....not in the usual form, but she has a lot of influence on the Senator, so it is a conflict!
Insurance is unaffordable for people between 55 and 65 if you have to pay for it out of pocket. lowering the age for medicare is the smartest move we could ever make as a nation. if a small business owner gets sick for a long period of time, the income suffers to the point where the premiums can't be paid and the insurance is cancelled when they need it most. i can't believe we are just getting around to fixing this as a country. i have said before, let medicare be optional across the board and then the conservatives over 65 who use it, can cancel it and go buy coverage from one of the big insurance companies and it would help the deficit. Since medicare is in essence "socialism" , i'm sure they'd drop it in droves. They are only interested in big business anyway. They should enjoy spending that 1200 to 1500 a month it will cost a person to pay big insurance.
Totally inexcusable as far as I'm concerned. I don't agree with Senator Lieberman on most of the major issues but his wife's value as a spokesman for any organization should not be defined by his position on health care reform or his opposition to a public option.
I totally agree that Lieberman's wife should be banned as spokeswoman. Her husband is so against a public option for health care that it seems hypocritical for her to continue, especially considering her noted ties to insurance.
America needs a public option....It is the only way that many will be able to obtain their rightful insurance coverage.
I think we all should end our association with the Liebermans - or Liebermen, whatever.
I guess George W. Bush's supporters actually got it right after the 2000 election when they referred to him as "Loserman."
Their health care is well taken care of ... by the taxpayers. They could care less about the average person and the struggles we face. All about "principals" and seldom about real people.
Mr. Leiberman - who politically claims to be "neither fish nor fowl" - seems to have strong Republican leanings no matter who he caucuses with. Big business ties. McCain stooge.
Pure stupidity. None of the celebrities are expert. What is their purpose for or against? It's all politics. I suppose the money would be better spent if we gave it to acorn? Yeah, right!
Wow... pure stupidity. She's not allowed to support cancer research because she previously "worked as a consultant for companies including Pfizer and ALCO." How much more narrow-minded can you get? And why does opposing age 55 for Medicare mean ANYTHING? Do they realize how much something like that would cost?
One of the few guys with guts on "The Hill"
Go Joe Go
If it's supported by celebriries then it's not worth the paper it is written on. This is an example of liberal left wing extortion and blackmail. Never mind that Hadassah Lieberman does all she can to advance the search for breast cancer cures. Just because her husband has the chutzpah to stand up to the tax and spend majority in Washington, the Obama butt kissers want to smear her good work aand name.
Sounds right to me!
Another smear campaign by the left against those who don't follow their radical agenda. They can't get to Lieberman, so they go after his wife. Typical. It won't change his position on health care, so why bother?
Since her dear hubby wants to work with the gop against the democrats......and the vast majority of citizens that want and need the public option in the health care reform bill..........................he needs to join the gop. That way he would not have to feel so important.
Once upon a time (and perhaps only in fairy tales), a person would have recused himself from voting on the health care bill if his wife was a major insurance industry lobbyist. Such a thing would've been seen as a conflict of interest and, thus, potentially unethical. Nowadays, Lieberman looks right into the camera and lies for all he's worth, putting himself before the American people every single time.
Oh wow!...........celebrities are backing this. Now I'm convinced!
Jane Hamsher should be ashamed of herself. The issue is Breast Cancer Awareness and I couldn't care less who Hadassah Lieberman has consulted for now or in the past. Let's find out what Jane Hamsher's agenda is in all this. Why is she against Hadassah Lieberman?
Your a traitor to your country, your state, and the Democratic Party. The problem with lifelong politicians like you is theat eventually your special interests are openly reflected in your preferential legislative standings.
Your a turncoat to all Americans with your persistent impediments to Health Care Reform. All I read about you lately Senator is "negative".
It's long overdue and time for you to retire and spend some time with your Grandchildren. Politicians like you are much like old soldiers...they don't die they just fade away. So please Senator, go away while you still maintain some sence of integrity, otherwise you'll end up like Bush, a washed out, unpopular politician, with a continuous cloud of disdain raining down upon you and all you stand for.
Do us all a favor and go away...once and for all...and forever.
Liberals are a nasty bunch. They are like babies in the sand box that don't get their way. They start attacking you and calling you names but get mad when you return the favor. Liberals are a watse of good air.
That's it Democrats, fight!! Its about time that we fight fire with fire, if these so called party of NO Repubs and money grabbing Independents want to play dirty, then we must roll over there butts and put there fannies to the fire.
As Dems we have been playing too nice with all these Tea people arorund and Repub acting Independents.Take there money from them.
We can all plainly see where Senator Lieberman's affection lies: Not with the people – with the pharmaceutical companies.
And why not? He's wealthy, he doesn't need to worry about paying bills. He is so pathetically out of touch – shame on you, Joe!!!
Awesome, and if that doesn't work maybe they can get bullies to beat up his grand kids during recess.
Another liberal threat.....keep the illegals and ship out the liberals. US would be much better off.
What a big family.
Now we know why Lieberman is nothing but a Republican hiding behind an "Independent" label. Lieberman is nothing but a self-serving hypocrite with a conflict of interest.
Go President Obama Go!!! Health Care Reform for all.
Makes one wonder why he is so adamantly opposed to so much of
this health care bill.
As with most of our "civil servants" and their wives and families...
They ALREADY have it better than the working class (and we pay for it), but they feel entitled, I think (because they gladly accept the benefits they receive), and STILL campaign against us, in the pockets of "Big Business" (Pharma, in this case).
I'm glad to see that America is awake and using what powers we have to get a good outcome for the working class.
Hypocrisy at it's finest.
Remember this Joe when the taxpayers foot the bill for you and your wife's next doctor's appointment.
You had an opportunity to make a difference. Loser.
Its a shame that the Liebermans would put their own self interest ahead of the American people.
They need to make a decision. Do they want the support of real women or just rich.
Progressives are asking that people de-fund a Woman's Cancer non-profit for political reasons? PLEASE publish the names of the "activists" who are asking for this !!!!
Dante: The harshest places in hell are reserverd for those who maintain their neutrality during moments of a moral crisis. This is a great moral crisis and now it is for all to know who their would be vice president really is
Please, Evan Bayh's wife next.
Alright kids, let's play "Follow the Money Trail". Lierberman needs to work a little harder to at least give the appearance that his position on issues before the Senate are not self-serving. Cmon Joe, you've been at this long enough to know all the tricks of the trade.
One can only speculate what Lieberman's motives are. Polls in CT consistently show majorities in favor of a public option, yet he continues to oppose it.
Glad to see "Liberal Fascism" is alive and well.
Let me get this straight . . . .
You are targeting a woman - a woman involved in the selfless, charitable work of fighting breast cancer - simply because her husband is voting against a health care bill that is disfavored and opposed by the majority of the nation?
How do these people sleep at night?
"Sen. Joe Lieberman – whose opposition to a public insurance option has drawn outrage from liberal groups for months – is used to finding himself in progressive crosshairs."
Interesting that CNN uses the liberal left's kinder, gentler term for themselves.
It's not what they ARE, but merely the facade they put on. But CNN just swallows it whole, and expects us to as well.
I don't think anyone should be paid by money (a salary) donated to these foundations if that person has connections with Insurance Companies. I've let them know how I feel about it.
We need to send both Hadassah & Joe into retirement
Neither can be trusted.................
Yeah, that will make Joe change his mind, lol.
The Senator is going to stick to his guns on this one, thank God.
Too many politicians are too greatly influenced by Big Pharma and the Insurance industry. With Lieberman having worked for Pfizer and ALCO, is it really any wonder that he opposes any plan which may result in reduced profits for these outfits? I say, leave his wife alone and tell Liberman himself to take a freakin' hike!
Connecticut people must be really dumb. How could they ever elect a guy like this? He is obviously a hack for the insurance industry. His positions mean everything for corporate america, nothing for the People. Independent??? His positions are the positions of the GOP...hurting our People, our Families...our Country, My dear fellow Connecticut voters...please throw this bum out next election.
I agree!! Senator Lieberman and his wife are a bunch of phonies. They give lip-service to health care reform but in the end are tied to the interests of the health insurance industry. As thousands of women die each year because of breast cancer, Senator Lieberman and his wife hide in the shadow of insurance companies and support their obscene profits and excessive salaries of CEOs. They are traitors to the cause of health care reform.
Sen. Lieberman needs to defy the big insurance company lobby & vote for this Senate health care bill. Why does he have to worry about the big insurance companies coming after him in the next election? He can simply switch again & become a Democrat, or, if he continues on his current path, he could become a loyal Republican!
So far, the old switcheroo had worked for him! What a chameleon he has turned out to be, a disgrace to his state!
he isn't a democrate he is a fence sitter .and just wants to be on the front page . this man is an educated idiot . get him out of office or send him back to the republicans were he belongs . MR MAGOO LOL
foolish....just foolish. see what liberals are really like!!!!!!
The Lieberman's are the poster children for all that is wrong with Healthcare in this country. They've been bought and paid for by "The Industry" It's a sorry state we are in.
Get rid of Joe Lieberman and we've killed two birds with one stone. Lieberman should have been gone.
Ideology at the expense of women's health – I just can't beleive people like this exist sometimes.
As is usually the case with far left wing liberals – they will demonize anyone who doesn't agree with their point of view. Joe Lieberman and others have very valid points of view regarding the current healthcare debate. The key word there is "debate". There are no right or wrong answers – just opinions. The word liberal is an oxymoron – they border on fascism. Either agree with their point of view or they will personally demonize you. No wonder the word liberal & the mindset that accompanies it is considered a curse word here in the USA. It is that mindset that would allow this group to go after Mrs. Lieberman because they do not agree with Joe's opinions in the current healthcare debate. Pathetic really...
lieberman is scum.
So he's against an expansion of medicare and also against cuts in medicare? Oh, my head.
Joe Lieberman and his wife Hadassah should be probed to know how much Insurance company paid them to block health care legislation..
hope the susan korman cancer fund doesnt wait untill donations drop of before they they quit paying lieberman as a spokes person for the fund.
what do you call a person that pretends to be for health care and at the same time is on the payroll of insurance company. just like her hypocrite
husband. i know i will be asking more questions when it comes time for donations
Both She and the Senator are up to their necks in corporation corruption.
Good! As a two-time breast cancer survivor I don't want any money being rasied for breast cancer research going to this woman or her husband! I would like to have the portion of my taxes that go to help support her husband's political career stopped as well, but of course "ordinary citizens" don't have any say about that! I am so sick of these people making money from us and yet not helping US!
Gotta love those Liberal principles of Tolerance and Free Speech.
And you clowns criticize Republicans for not having a 'Big Tent'...what a joke.
Conflicts of interest are rife in the senate. They are all scratching each others back and then some. Both Lieberman's have conflicts due to the state they are in, homes to many health care companies. This additional conflict is just the cherry on top. They are biased and I only wish they were required to pull their votes as judges would have to with such conflicts. Big wish I know!
Ahhh. It makes sense now.
So now we get more info on why some of these phonies are sabotaging health care reform. I wonder what Ben Nelson and Claire McCaskill have going on behind the scenes?
Good. Make LIEberman's pockets dwindle for siding with Republicans and his buddy McCain to back Big Pharma/Insurance agencies instead of the American people. When are ignorant Americans going to get it. Profits=Healthy People Insured
Deficits=Sick People Uninsured
Business=Like Profits/hate Deficits
Uninsured, sick people need health care more than healthy people, but instead businesses want to treat them as what they are, people who will diminish profits. I wonder why Republicans who get "SOCIALIZED MEDICINE" don't want the rest of Americans to get it?
I'm so tired of Lieberman – everyone bow down and worship me- senator. This is a country of people that need to come together and Lieberman does not understand that. I am so tired of him. He's nothing more than a spoiled little brat that needs his diapers changed.
Lieberman hails rom the "Insurance Capital" state of Ct. I knew that he has received campaign funds from this industry. Hence, he would oppose the public option to be incorporated into health care reform as it may affect his financial relationship with the insurance industry if he were to support the option. The reveation that Hadassah is in concert with her husband in his opposition to the public option regarding health care reform while serving as spokeswoman for the Komen cure for breast cancer is incongruous and contradictory. Her husband's apparent relationship with the insurance industry casts a shadow over her credibility and objectivity while serving on the Komen board. She should resign her position on the Komen board. DJF
While I understand questioning Hadassah's role as spokeswoman for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation because of her past work with the health care industry, the timing is very suspicious and can only be interpreted as revenge for her husband's justifiable skepticism of the current health care reform bill. This bill already has been so politicized with favors to win certain senators, and to punish one person because of guilt-by-association only weakens the position of these activists. I applaud Sen. Liebermann for his comments as this bill in its current form could very well lead to health care reform that ultimately undermines the very structure of R&D that such foundations contribute to and rely on for finding the very cures they champion.
welcome to Lieberman and his carpet crossing tendency. You know, I wonder if that inconsistent political parasite knows what he wants in politics. He is one man that has bestride the political corridor like a colosus without base. His new party is repudemlib non functional party of America. Good ridance to bad rubbish!!!
Jane Hamsher, founder of the Firedoglake blog – What this so called humanatarian is saying is: you either agree with me or we will hunt you down. Why would anyone turn down a high profile spokesperson for a cause? Like people really want to see or hear from Jane Hamsher. This is the stupidity of the left, my way or no way. The hard core right is no better, these two sides will eventuall destroy everything if given the chance. The pox on both sides.
They are working for the insurance corp. not the people.
Time to hit them in the pocketbook. Joe, the Republican shill, and his lovely bride need to understand that eventually the piper has to be paid.
Liberals are just limeballs. Seriously.
haven't you fools figured it out yet that not all spouces agree with their husbands when it comes to politics? or what, are you a bunch of nazi's and expect everyone to be the same as you? Lock step in everything you say?
God, I hate liberals. you people are such hypocrits and back stabbing nazzi's.
This whole family is a embarrassment.. I wish Senator Joe Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah would just go away.., please.. Both of you are a embarrassment to the great state of Connecticut. Joe is a well known traitor to the Republican, Democrat and independent parties.. Even the "AARP' wants nothing to do with him.. What does that tell you ? Joe and Hadassah take a vacation or leave us along. Believe me.., Joe and Hadassah your 'not' helping the problems of this country, your part of the problem. Mike in Montana
Does this surprise anyone???? Remember he campaigned for Mr McCain......wake up...he is a Roger Rightee these days!!!!
I think Mr Lieberman has seen his last election...he can go work for some health care company in a few years....
I used to like him-now I do nopt understand him...
Are these "liberal groups" really trying to politicize an organization trying to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research? This is an absolute disgrace...these groups should be ashamed of themselves. There are people DYING from this disease and if Mrs. Lieberman wants to help and can help, then let her help.
In Deutschland nannte man das Verhalten der liberals früher "Sippenhaft"
I just hope Sen. Lieberman gets sent packing in the next Connecticut election. I can't figure out what the people of Connecticut are thinking. He is an obstructionist. Let's not forget he supported McCain/Palin. Palin??? Next you know he'll be supporting Sanford for President. Or Glenn Beck.
Libs proving once again that there is no such thing as too low when it comes to their attacks. They'll throw anyone under the bus and do whatever they can to get this disgraceful joke called healthcare reform (a lie if there ever was one) passed.
Maybe someone should ask anyone associated with Firedoglake.org not to support something so idiotic.
Ms. Liebermann and the LIEbermann household is one giant conflict of interest.
Bravo Ms. Hamsher – go get 'em!!
With a husband like she's got I most certainly think she should resign. But then she may be like most wives have a mind of her own and he has absolutely no influence on her decisions. HURRAY FOR HER IF THIS IS CORRECT.
So Mrs. Leiberman is a spokesman for an insurance group. Surprise, surprise!!!!!!!! How many millions does she get a year?
Unbelievable. It's beginning to become more and more plain, if the liberals don't like what someone does their families will be smeared and punished.
He is such a creep! As citizens, we need to strip him of healthcare, so he'll understand how it is like to not have access.
What is his solution anyway?
Just reminds us all that their are no honest politians. They all have
a dog in some fight. Can't trust any of them.
The day that Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation caves to political extremists is the day that half of this country drops their support for their work.
We need MORE Independent senators like Lieberman to find bipartisan solutions to our problems, including health care, that do not depend on big government, statist intervention. Go Joe.
This Senator is a fraud. He is owned by the insurance companies.
The Liebermans are liars and backstabbers.... they aren't even worth covering. He's willing to ignore the needs of the people simply because he needs his ego stroked and he needs to feel important because he's bitter about no one helping him get a nomination to even run for President.
Yes, lets rid ourselves of these 2 yo yo's! Time to have them retire to Isreal. Good riddance. They have done nothing for this country!
Well, if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black! Recall all those liberal movie stars complaing when patrons quit going to their films following their rude and disrespectful comments about W. Hypocrites!
She is not "under attack." This headline is misleading, and intentionally so.
But for a couple to oppose real health insurance reform makes it inappropriate to be a spokesperson for any kind of health related issue.
They both need to work for Humana as lobbyists so that their loyalties and financial interests are clear.
What a charming couple. It's too bad they don't put the rights of millions of uninsured people ahead of their own agendas.
Even the wives are crooks.
The Liebermans are SCUM!!!
I have no problem with that, she is a shill for the insurance lobby and big pharma.
Ever hear of "conflict of interest"? The only thing the Lieberman's care about is money and Israel....in that order. Shameless.
I agree 100%
Wow, the liberal hate is unreal. They throw a gal under the bus, who was fighting for a cure.
And so they should ... American's better wake up and stop keeping foxes to watch the hen house!
If you are on the payroll of Healthcare companies .. you do not represent the people in Healthcares issues ... if your are on the board of a Big Bank.. do not represent the people on financial issues
Joe Lieberman and his wife are in the employ of the health care, insurance, and pharmaceutical industry. It is a direct conflict of interest - they should be investigated.
He should recuse himself from this debate.
WOW – Hang on Joe. You have disagreed with the socialist so now they will drag everyone you know into this.
It's the way they work. Hopefully in 2010 we can retire ALL of them.
I am disgusted with the Lieberman's stance and think they should be booted from the Democtratic Party and from their shul. Shame on you for constantly holding up the needed changes to help those less fortunate and for blowing in the wind. You will have a lot to atone for next year.
Liberals go away. You are annoying and demoralizing this nation.
They are both CROOKS of the first order. Guess who is paying them both millions of $$$ ? The insurance companies.
Translation: if you disagree, we will blacklist you.
Yes I thought Joe Lieberman was snuggly in bed with the big insurance companies. Joe is so wrapped up in his own cause to stay wealthy at whatever cost, the rest of the country is struggling and he could care less. Joe you really should be ashamed of yourself but I doubt that will ever be with such a huge ego it is hard to see.
Liberals in action! They have the power (MONEY) and will attack everyone that disagrees with them.
I never liked Lieberman, and I'm Jewish. There is a reason why he lost the Democratic primary for Senator. The people in Connecticut knew the true Lieberman when they refused to vote for him during the last primary for US Senator. He cares only for himself and not for the people he represents. I think it's time that the Democrats mount an all out effort to get rid of this guy in 2012. Where do I send my donation?
Her husband has no shame and no conscience, so why should she? You complainers are asking too much. So they're getting it while the getting is good, because come next election Lieberman will be assigned to the garbage dump of history
You cannot seriously consider yourself an advocate for the health of your nation's people unless you support a well funded system of public health care.
Seriously, as a Canadian, its sad to see the USA acting like some 3rd rate developing nation.
Yeah, because you wouldn't want anybody who ever worked for an insurance company or any other for-profit organization to represent or otherwise work for breast cancer research. Morons. Why don't you let the Komen organization and organizations like it do their job-research-instead of dragging them down in political infighting?
This reminds me of when Senator Graham of Texas snuck through legislation deregulating swap funds, which allowed Enron to further hose its shareholders. Then, right afterward Graham's wife went to work for Enron making close to a million a year. I wonder how often relatives of these sleezy politicians reap the benefits of their deals with the devil?
If I understand this story – Mrs Lieberman is paid to work for this organization and her Husband is in bed with the Insurance Companies in Ct that control medical care to the people of Ct – Should this be the facts then of the Liebermans need to be out of there jobs, the sooner the better. Mr Liberman is a disgrace to the voters of Ct who in polling have said that this is what they want him to – vote for health care reform with a public option. If I read the numbers correctly it is 60+% in favor of the public option. But, it seems that Lieberman only listens to his insurance company bosses and not the people that elected him – they should have known what a snake he was when they elcted him as a independant.
Wow...no surprise that the most self-serving man in the senate should be married to a self-serving woman.
They are dispicable people...
As a nurse and concerned citizen I will do my best to channel any
donations away from Komen... I hope others will follow... I would also hope that voters recognize Lieberman for the flatulant , ass that he is and never cast a vote for him in any party he identifies with.
I am so sad that he should be the deal breaker to help Americans
have decent health care... shame on the Liebermans!
I say the members of congress take no insurance until all americans have it.
Typical it's all about MONEY for the Lieberman's the working uninsured could lose everything because of lack of health insurance Joe & Hadassah would not care
I hate, really hate these two.
I hope Leiberman and his wife do get discouraged and keep fighting this blasted, onerous, high tax-incentive, ridiculous and worthless health plan proposed in the senate and in the house. The only thing these bills will do is banrupt the country, raise taxes, and promote government interference in our health care–we will be nothing but socialists with no beneficial changes. Enough!
The Political Correctness crowd is at it again with their "my way or the highway..." tactics. You guys really give me a pain in the rear. The next time I meet up with one of you, I'm going to splash some Preparation H on you and see if you shrink.
Isn't it kind of a big risk to turn the Komen foundation into a political partisan? Conservatives get breast cancer too.
Kind of silly to expect people working for a breast cancer organization to not have some ties to the healthcare industry. As for Joe, I'm beginning to wonder what the point of caucusing with the Democrats really is. How is he different than having a Republican in that slot? Has he supported ANYTHING?
This is nothing short of absolute absurdity! Go Jane Hamsher! We needd to rid our government of all of these self-serving people who corrupt this system!
Liberals, I'm lost as to what her husbands' political opinions have to do with Hadassah's being a spokeswoman for Komen. In regards to Medicare, at 55 you should still be working. Statistically, you have 25+ years to live, for crying out loud! Do you think you can just not work for 30 years? Get insurance through your employer. Oh, your employer happens to be one that doesn't offer health insurance? Maybe you should ask Big Gov't to stop taxing them into oblivion.
Is she EMPLOYED – i.e., is a PAID "spokesperson" – for the Komen Foundation while her husband works against the interests of women who need mammography and treatment for cancer? The Komen foundation has some nerve giving money raised from donors – who think they are fighting for women's health – to a paid flak for Big Pharma. They should get her off the payroll immediately. If she wants to help, let her volunteer like so many other women who are actually committed to the cause rather than committed to lining their own pockets. Disgusting!!
Having your wife’s profession based in the private sector may present a conflict of interest. I would like the see Congress employees receiving the same choices in healthcare as most Americans. No more doctors’ medical visits at work etc. After all, how many Americans have their MD visit them at work because they have indigestion? I have worked my entire life and I am very tired of the ‘select privileged’ few making decisions for the rest of us when it does not pertain to them. This format needs to be addressed and changed!
She should be forced out. She is living with a man who is below reproach.
She and Joe should stop going to stragety meetings on how to stop health care. Take the time and go to the funerals of the people's funerals they are killing with anti health care stand.
Look, you want to go at Lieberman, I am all for it. But don't take a run at his wife. She's doing work to represent the Susan G. Komen foundation. As someone who has had 2 women in my life affected by breast cancer, I say, let her keep working for the foundation. As for Joe, he's got to go...
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation needs to be apolitical over this. Personally for me, the day they end Mrs. Lieberman's role as a spokeswoman for them is the day I stop participating in their marches and fundraising efforts – I'll find other ways to support the fight against breast cancer.
Is she on the take just like her husband is? He is a disgrace to America. So is she if she agrees with the creep!!!!