Time to Let Joe Go?

Charles E., Chambersburg, PA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:16:04 GMT

What I would like to know is what system is in place for the people of Connecticut to recall this chump, and how likely it would be to happen if he did switch sides. I haven't seen him supporting the Democrats in Congress as he promised to do, so he may as well be part of the republic party already.

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Jo-Ann — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:27:00 GMT

My theory is that Lieberman will end up on a McCain ticket as VP again, if they scratch and claw to the nomination. Then, the Dems can't lose.

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Monrocsol — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:28:42 GMT

Your show is the best, Keith. You are always on at my home.

I agree with you regarding the old fart, Lieberman. Let him switch party. I am so freaking tired of seeing him recite the Bush-Iraq-Terrorist-Fight-There-Instead-Of-Here ****. I used to give him the benefit of the doubt a few years ago because I thought it was the Jewish-Israeli factor. But you know what, he should be an Ameican first, and should do what benefit our troops.
We cannot be running scared that he will side with the damn republicans. He votes with them regardless.
I understand that we can loose our leadership, but what is the advantage we have? We could not even pass a non-biding resolution! We would loose Chairmanship, but hell, we would retain our soul.

And you know the old fart has bad breath. Yikes! Sewer Mouth!

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Denise — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:34:59 GMT

Wouldn't surprise me at all if he makes it official. As an independent voter, I would be as dissappointed as any Democrat.

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Lisa, NYC, NY — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:12:20 GMT

Let him defect and be exposed for the liar and panderer that he has always been. The people of Connecticut should be ashamed of themselves for being taken in by Liarman. So long as the Democrats can filibuster any Bush Supreme Court nominee, it does not matter.

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J Simmons, Lacey, WA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:14:23 GMT

I think a politian getting elected representing one party, and then switching parties is a sleezeball thing to do. How self-centered and self-serving. The voting people of Connecticut should impeach him. And I agree, a McCain-Lieberman ticket would be sure victory for the Democrats - even if they ran the dog-catcher against them.

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Mark Gazo — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:43:27 GMT

Joe Liebermann has been a Democrat in name only for a long time. Maybe it's time to end the charade. I refuse to get jerked around like this. If the Repugnican's get the majority, so be it. Then the total collapse of the Middle East and the gutting of our Constitution will be on their bloody hands. Then, if we don't clean house in 2008, it will serve each and every one of us right for being gullible, lazy, obsessed over Brittany's hair and "American Idol" instead of the good of our nation.

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Jason in So Cal — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:49:56 GMT

To Charles in Chambersburg: As senator is a Federal elected position, there is no means of recall at a state level. Joe will continue being Joe for the next 6 years, regardless of how well he's representing his state. The best hope is that it motivates the CT government or voters to push for a "sore loser" law, preventing someone who loses a primary from changing parties and running in the general.

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Russell in Maryland — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:00:34 GMT

Let him get real cozy with the White House. The dirt and corruption will rub onto him and then the Democrats can blackmail him. He will do what is needed for the country to stay out of jail. I've hated him ever since he helped scuttle Al Gore's election. I especially hated when the sanctimonious @#$ said that you could not be moral without religion thereby insulting the 20% or more of Americans who are not religious. It would be fun to see him run for Republican VP and be conceited enough to think he would get the evangelical vote.

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Pete West Hartford, CT — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:38:59 GMT

Jason is correct, we in CT are stuck with him. The CT Secretary of State has already moved the filing date for petioning candidates up to before the primaries. When the primary dates were moved up to August they did not change the petioning date and Joe jumped on that like the lawyer he is. I will admit right here that I voted for him in the Dem primary but voted for Lamont in the General election. I did so because it was a scumbag move on Lieberman's part to run as an Independant after losing. Unfortunately Ned wasn't much of a candidate and got his head handed to him. Now Lieberman is acting like a loose cannon and I for one do not like it. We can only hope in '08 to get more senate seats and the White House. That would marginalize Lieberman and I believe the voters in CT will get rid of him in '12. Man that is a long way away!

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James Simon Los Angeles CA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:41:41 GMT

The first time ever contributing to a campaign was to Ned Lamont. To be held hostage by the this SOB just makes my blood boils. He's been a mistake for the Dems since Al Gore picked him for the VIP spot. The price the democrats has to pay For Joe Lieberman is way to high.

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Ralph, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:50:11 GMT

Al Gore's biggest mistake. Anyone else and he would have won the electoral vote, Lieberman threw the election in favor of Bush. Connecticut independents were foolish to reelect him. However one clarification, the Senate committees are already drawn, the Dems have the majority til 2008. It doesn't matter if Lieberman switches parties. They should encourage him switch now, so they don't have him embarass the party further when he backs the GOP candidate.

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ac, terre haute indiana — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:50:22 GMT

So much for the Democrats' big tent. They are getting what they deserve for ditching him in the primary. They have proven that they can't be trusted (to support him), so why should they think they are entitled to any loyalty in return. The Independents and Republicans in Connecticut who elected him carried the day. What goes around comes around.

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Josephine Shaffer, Johnstown, Pennsylvania — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:52:47 GMT

Joe Leiberman should be let go because he turned against his own party to join the Bush team i kind a figured he would become a jerk someday i felt it in my bones we democrats don't need him after all he's a traitor. P.S. he turned against his own voters to join the Bush's war games.

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Beth Foreman — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:53:24 GMT

Gee, reminds me of the tongue lashing the democrats gave Jim Jeffords for switching to their party.

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Lisa, Dallas — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:53:54 GMT

Leiberman lost the Democratic primary because he's no longer a Democrat. He was elected by CT Republicans. So, yes, Keith, you are correct. Let him go and good riddance.

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M'Daddy, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:54:43 GMT

Go already, JOE. You've been Republican for such a long time that it's really stupid of the Democrats to try to hold on to you and the supposed majority you allow in name only.

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kevin — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:56:46 GMT

Just out of curiosity, for those who wretch at the thought of Joe switching and think it is the height of evil and "pandering" to do so, do you hold the same opinion about Jim (Jeffords), the VT senator that left the Rep. party to throw control of the Senate over the Dems a few years back? Or is that "different" because well...insert you favorite rationalization here. Your answer will determine whether you have a real independent mind are are just another overly-partisan political hack blindly follwing a party. We already have plenty of those in all political flavors. The end always justifies the menas in some people's minds...

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Jack Johnson, memphis, tn — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:57:08 GMT

Why do democrats think that they own Sen Lieberman. He ran as an independent and was elected because Republicans voted for him. You guys are a bunch of collectivist idiots

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M'Daddy, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:00:30 GMT

Let him go, PLEASE, he is and has repeatedly shown himself to be a good Republican and holding on to him and the mythical majority he gives is only on paper. Then when his re-election time comes around he won't be able to fool so many in his home state. WE CAN WAIT FOR THAT DAY. It's coming sooner than Joe thinks.

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Greg Gammon, Seattle, WA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:00:37 GMT

His defection to the GOP would be a mixed blessing for that party. Sure the Senate would tip back, but then the President would no longer be able to label something "bipartisan" when Lieberman, a nominal Democrat, agrees with him on an issue.

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Greg, Houston, TX — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:00:53 GMT

Didnt the people of Connecticut elect him for what he stands for and not what party he is affiliated with? Maybe we can swap McCain for Lieberman since John is a Dem anyway.

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Allen Franklin, Temecula Ca — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:04:24 GMT

Well, I would rather let him go than have the Dems kiss his butt the next 2 years. Nothing gets done in the Senate unless you have 60 votes anyway. Let the GOP have the senate - it will make it even clearer to the voters in 2008 how bad the GOP is...

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Tim, Chicago — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:04:50 GMT

To J. Simmons "I think a politian getting elected representing one party, and then switching parties is a sleezeball thing to do." Joe Lieberman did not run for a particular party in 2006, he ran as an independant. Would you have the same reaction if he re-joined the Democratice Party? Probably not.

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Suzanne Ingram, Atlanta, Georgia — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:06:43 GMT

He has morphed from a Republican in Democrat's clothing to a Democrat in Republican's clothing. I guess the Connecticutt Fashion Police didn't notice the change in his style and voted him in as Independent. Independent means you do what you want to do not matter what the consequences and no matter who you run over. It is often confused with the term "free thinker"

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Terry, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:12:46 GMT

I guess the fact that his Democrat friends abandoned him during the election means nothing? At least he has the backbone to stand up for his principles, which is more than most of the Democrats will do. Your party's been taken over by your radical liberal wing and they will take you over the cliff with or without Joe. He's welcome to come on over to our side if he wants.

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Mark Fuire, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:13:42 GMT

Lieberman has become Zell Miller, remember the former "Democratic" senator from Georgia who spoke at the 2004 Republican convension. I say the Democratic party should boot Lieberman's ass out. When you listen to him talk about Iraq, he sounds as if he is part of the Bush administration. Even if it means loosing control of the senate, send him to where he belongs. The Dems should be able to get a stronger hold on the senate in 08.

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jesse, Denver, Colorado — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:19:20 GMT

It would be nice if we could just ditch the two party system. Have people run on there on values and have to bend to the party line. Then we wouldn't have to worry about Joe switching sides. He would just be Joe

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Bradley M Lemberg,M.D. — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:19:35 GMT

Contrary to all the previous vicious diatribes against a very honest person like Joe Lieberman,I am verysupportive of him and respect him even more when he faces such disgusting commentary from the sanctimonious and supposedly fair minded "liberal" community.

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Paul James, Sausalito, CA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:21:00 GMT

None of this makes any difference. The democrats would be weak even if they had a large majority. The Republicans always go for the throat, the Democrats always reach across the isle. With or without Joe Lieberman, they will still always draw back a bloody stump.

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mitch mayer ny, ny — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:22:23 GMT

As far as I am concerned MR. LIE-MAN is a @#$%^&* coward and a go@#$%^&*ed hypocritye. I am tired of this party pandering to him. We did not work our butts off in the last election to have this sanctimonious, arrogant piece of excrement undermine us at every opportunity. Like the President he is ultimately convinced of his own superiority, and like the President he is ultimately delusional. Let him leave the party and finally expose himself for what he really is.

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Enrique Zuniga, Chicago, IL — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:24:41 GMT

The Bush presidency is a sinking ship. If Joe wants to sink along with Bush and the GOP, then so be it. If Lieberman switched to the GOP, the Dems would likely make up the loss and then some in 2008. Love your show Keith!

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James, Los Angeles — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:27:15 GMT

Lieberman's tenuous affiliation with the Democratic caucus is actually hindering their ability to confront the Bush Administration as Senator Reid must placate Joe's right-wing demands. I would expect the Dems to push as much of their agenda with Joe as possible into the summer and then let him go his way so they can come out swinging at Bush, McCain, Giuliani and the neo-conservatives. It will cost them the majority, but will enable them to hammer Bush. Criminal proceedings on Cheney could also be underway with Plamegate. 21 of the 33 Senate races in '08 are Republican seats. Those Senators will be hard pressed to continue support for Bush's Iraq War and hope for re-election. Give Joe his rope and let him vote Republican.

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Sean, DesMoines, IA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:27:56 GMT

Wow. Typical ad hominem attacks. Follow along: Leiberman was elected as an independent. The Dems in Connecticut rejected him. I can't believe the conversations that people have here. Jason in Socal wants to restrict someone from running for office? In America? Wow.

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joe C Midcoast Maine — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:32:38 GMT

I bet a lot of people in Ct. feel like the people who voted for bush the second time and then regretted it sooooooo much.

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Rich, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:35:46 GMT

This is the joke of our political system right here in these comments. These people are one issue clowns that will bring down their party. You may not agree with Liberman but he ran on his vote and what he was going to do. There was no bate and switch. So who do you throw over next that does not agree with every issue of your party. Do you throw out Casey because he is pro-life, do you throw out Webb because he is pro-life. If your the Olberwoman party of the left has such courage vote to cut funding on the war right now and see who stands where. Keith will be talking to just these view clowns then because then did not run on cutting funds or pulling out the troops.

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Rich, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:37:53 GMT

Just feel the hate here, is this politics? We need to be finding ways to find victory and secure the situation in Iraq not just spew your obvious hate. I wish you guys were as interested in winning as you are in hating republicans.

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James, Fort Wayne, IN — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:39:19 GMT

National agenda? The Dems have a national agenda? the only thing I've heard from the Dems for the last few years is Bush bashing anti war rhetoric. It dosent matter what Lieberman does. If the Democrats dont put forth some solid ideas on immigration, health care, taxes and homeland security. They'll quickly find themselves in the minority again. Perhaps this time for good.

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Dave, Wichita, KS — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:40:12 GMT

Who would represent the Zell Miller wing if he leaves?

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Ariel, miami — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:42:13 GMT

Let Lieberman go and shame on the 30% of Democrats who voted to reelect him to the Senate in CT! For those who didn't understand how the Senate works, they now see that nothing of importance gets done without 60 votes. Losing Lieberman on this issue changes absolutely nothing. He is not movable on Iraq and is completely out of sync with the entire Democratic caucus. By dumping him, he immediately loses any "power" he thinks he has and the Dems hand back the burden of the catastrophe of Iraq to the Republicans, who have far more Senate members up for reelection in 2008. It's a win-win for the Democrats who will get nothing of major importance done until they can count on 60 Senate votes. Right now they are short by 4-5. Plus, there remains the Oval Office which also must change hands to hold off assured vetos on anything having to do with Iraq.

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Jimmy in Mississippi — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:44:34 GMT

Senator Lieberman has become obsessed with his own importance. I wish the Democrats had the courage to tell him to get lost, but I don't see that happening any time soon.

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Jack Sheehan, Harwinton, Connecticut — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:47:56 GMT

Don't get all hung up on party affiliations. Joe is a chameleon, and he has been forever. I am from Connecticut, but really wish that he was from somewhere else. And then we have Chris Dodd...enough said. Anyone silly enough to vote for either of them deserves whatever they get.

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Jake in Orange County, CA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:48:55 GMT

Lest we forget who abandoned who in the 06 mid terms. Lieberman has been treated like dirt by his party and has every right to be upset and feel betrayed. But also don't forget that his main ideological values still rest with the democratic party, which makes it unlikely that he would switch to the republican party, but with the nonsensical rhetoric and seemingly complete lack of understanding and consistant political inconsistancy, anything is possible in liberal ideology land.

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:49:03 GMT

Keith.....yours is the best news show on TV. PERIOD. Wanna' know how I know? Because I'm driving home from work two weeks ago on a Friday night and Mark Levine was ripping you on his vitriolic, hate filled, fear mongering, homophobic, misogynistic, and falsely patriotic nightly radio broadcast on ABC out of New York. You're getting to them Keith, DON'T LET UP!

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Andrew Tran — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:53:04 GMT

it would be interesting to know what Gore would say now about his former running-mate. Choosing this phony man to run with him might have cost him the presidency and Gore has no one to blame but himself.

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RIck — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:55:12 GMT

I say we trade Joe for Chuck Hagel, a decorated vet who has no business being a republican anyway. If they're not willing to give up Hagel, how about a Senator to be named later? Joe Lieberman is a fraud that can't addmit to being wrong and contnues to lie to the American people, sounds to me like that's a right winger to me.

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Lou Bertin, Alexandria, VA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:57:15 GMT

What, exactly, is wrong with a sentient person changing hie or her mind on an issue. Does "staying the course" translate into "ignoring the reality" on a permanent basis? Elected officials in this republic are NOT governining Swiss Cantons. They are our representatives and are entrusted -- by dint of their election BY US -- to exercise their best judgement. Shame on us that we seem so often to overlook the very nature of representative democracy. Note, please, that it is not -- and never, one hopes, shall be -- unanimous democracy. The Republic is strong enough to withstand dissent.

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George Wall,Fort Wayne,Indiana. — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:02:37 GMT

I want Sentor Joe Liebermann to cross over to the Republican party.This will give the Democrats a better chance in wining in'08. Who needs one that challenges one's own party.

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Tirmizi — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:06:04 GMT

i said it then and i'm saying it now...joe liarman was, is and will always be a wolf in sheep's clothing. The very demeanor of liarman speaks volumes about this republican-at-heart Con man from the great state of CT. One does not have to be a genious to realise that the gray/navy blue suit with red Tie and blue shirt with an american lapel pin means and almost always signifies someone who believes in repugs' values! this is a standard uniform for the neo-con...err...neo-nazis...errr.Musolini. Kinda ironic though seeing that liarman being a Jew believes in erecting walls and refugee camps...errr internment camps in Palastine. Anyhoo...what's done is done...and i feel like its a neverending nightmare...people somewhere and somehow in american give in to pandering and elect the un-electables...way to go CT thanks for electing a republican in the senate please next time use your minds and open your eyes to what is hidden!!!

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alt — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:13:03 GMT

Sounds like dear old Joey wasn't getting enough air time to suit that itty bitty ego of his. He's only got until '08 to matter at all and he'll dance naked down the senate aisles to be the in the headlines.

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Mark Steed, Highlands Ranch, CO — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:21:23 GMT

God it is so fun to listen to you whining democrats. Keep it up! The more you whine, the better the chances for another Republican House, Senate and Presidency.

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Dave Richards — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:25:12 GMT

Joe should definately become a Republican ... afterall, he believes in God and has values.

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Fritz, Seattle, Washington — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Maybe it is time to reconsider the whole notion of our elected representatives being seen as the candidates of political parties. Parties are not in the Constitution. Why should taxpayers fund primary elections so that groups can pick two or three people who are the only people voters get to choose between in November? Consider that Arnold Schwartzenegger would never have made it through a Republican primary as a non-incumbent. The wide-open CA recall election made for a much more interesting and inclusive contest.

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Gary Bollinger-Smith, Seattle WA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:32:37 GMT

The stakes are too high for our nation to allow one man's ego tip the balance of power to the Republicans. In particular, the Democrats need to be vigilant of any more Supreme Court nominations by George W. Bush and his mishandling of the Iraq War and the War on Terror. In '08 the Republicans must defend 21 seats in the Senate vs. 12 for Democrats. If the Democrats achieve a net pick up of 2 - 3 more Senate seats, then, and only then, could they unceremoniously jettison Mr. Lie-berman. At this particular moment in our nation's history, it's far more imperative for the Democrats to set the legislative agenda in the Senate and give its advice and consent to the Executive Branch than it is to allow their own pride be bruised by self-centered egomaniac. Allowing Mr. Lie-berman to bolt to the Republican Party before ’08 would completely compromise every principle the Democrats were elected to carry out. The American people gave control of the congress to the Democrats so that they may effectively change how the government is conducting itself right now; not how that might effect their chances at the White House in ’08 . . . right, Keith?

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Mark in Helena, MT — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:42:00 GMT

Lieberman is the only "Democrat" I have ever liked. The Democrats deserve whatever he gives them after shafting him in the primary. Congratulations to the people of CT for electing and individual, not a party in that election. I believe we are better off to fight ALL terrorists over seas and not here. We said be would "never forget" 911, but I think many have.

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Hector, New Britain, CT — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:46:05 GMT

As a person living in CT, I do not like how Lieberman went about getting re-elected. He used a "back door" method by signing up as an independent, then dropped his made up party. I believe that he's been "in bed" with the GOP all along. Looks like he just wants to be a GOP VP labeled as an Independent/Democrat, when in fact he's just a liar. He lied to the people that elected him, and is lying to himself. Too many people fell into his propaganda and negative ad campaign in Connecticut. Personally, I voted for the other guy. Its all too often that when people go to vote, their mentality is well I don't like A or B so I'm gonna choose C for the heck of it. Well people of CT you choose C and look how well this is turning out. I feel like we're the laughing stock of the union.

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Brian Caldwell — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:48:05 GMT

As a resident of Connecticut, I have rarely seen Joe Leiberman in his home state. It started when he was a VP candidate and hasn't stopped. He has twice run for two offices at the same time - pitiful. I once dubbed himself as the "Champion of the little people." I feel disgusted and embarrassed that he is one of my U.S. Senators. I wish he would just disappear.

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Bill Bridges — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:51:17 GMT

Joe Lieberman is all about Joe Lieberman. I am still appalled that he became and independent because he lost the Democratic Primary. My point, his behavior qualifies him for the GOP. I don't see the difference between Bush's slick capture of the WH in 2000 and JoJo's capture of the CT Senate seat in 2006. Both pulled a smoke and mirrors to quell the vote of the majority. Yes, he belongs in the GOP. First time, shame on you, second time, shame on me.

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Francine Miller, Brooklyn, NY — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:51:39 GMT

As an independent voter who is sick and tired of the partisanship of the 2 major parties, and the ways they only care about maintaining power but not ordinary Americans, I say that Joe Lieberman is no independent!

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Jayt, Chicago IL — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:52:55 GMT

What troubles me is that many of you think that just because Joe is a conservative Democrat that somehow he is not Democrat enough. What are all of you saying? I am Democrat and a veteran and I have come to the conclusion that the party does not have room for the Joe’s of the world. We should be proud of Joe because even though MoveOn.Org tried to sink him he was able to come back and win AND still caucus with the Democrats. He was a much better sport than I would have been. At this point none of democrats running for president has advocated a strong national defense or foreign policy. All of the big shots are making excuses for why they voted for the war and how much GW lied. In addition, with all the time they spent on non binding resolutions they could have spent the time on putting together plans for a regional conference that included Iran. Better yet, they could have put legislation that would provide better care to wounded veterans. I am afraid that the comments I am reading validate that there is no place for conservative democrats in the party. Without us they will never win the white house.

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David — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:53:56 GMT

Republican voters that still support this administration must acknowledge that their politics in no way resemble the politics of the most successful Republican era in decades, under Reagan. For that matter, George I had little politically in common with the neoconservatives. Just because they sport an "R" on their chests should not compel blind loyalty from voters. Democrats catch heat and lose elections for their often-fractious political positions, but when one goes off the deep end (as Lieberman has done), Democratic voters are at least willing to sever their allegiance.

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judson fanning springfield, ohio — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:54:02 GMT

let joe go!!!!!!! beg joe to go!!!!

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Bill, Manchester, CT — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:13:52 GMT

As another disgruntled CT voter, I'm not surprised by Lieberman's shennanigans. He'll do anything to promote himself. And he told CT voters as much during the campaign! Since he was elected primarily because of Republican support, I suppose the Republicans are entitled to claim him as their own. Still, his switching parties might make blocking Bush's judicial nominations much more difficult. Six years is a long time. If the Dems can capture the White House in '08, Lieberman can be put out to pasture.

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Donna, Langley, WA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:16:06 GMT

I personally thinking that Lieberman is holding the Democratic Party hostage, and how do you handle a hostage situation? Do you give in to the hostage taker? No! You aggressively hunt him down, call him on his bluff and you don't pay the ransom. So far, it seems like DEMS have been "paying ransom" to Lieberman and it needs to stop. We didn't elect a DEM majority in 2006 to get nothing but "watered-down, lukewarm change." And I think Lieberman knows it. If he really DOESN'T want to be affiliated with the DEMS, let him make the choice. Set up a situation where his true colors will show. Call him on his bluff to vote REPUB. If he stands firmly with the DEMS, then no more ransom will be required. If he votes with the REPUBs, you got your answer. I don't think he wants to associate either way. Playing both sides of the fence gives him way more power and is way more fun. DEMS need to make decisions based on who voted them in. Let the cards fall where they lay.

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Gary — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:17:20 GMT

It amazes me that the Democratic party I grew up with has been taken over by liberal dimwits. Joe Leiberman is the only Democrat I can think of with the power to think for himself. I happen to not agree with him on Iraq but overall he's a great guy and much truer to the spirit of the original Democratic party.

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Joe Phoenix Arizona — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:20:14 GMT

To Josephine Shaffer, it's funny how you attack someone who ran as Independant because people like you didn't back him! He was willing to run as Democrat, what did you all do for him? He proved that even without your support he was going to win over Lamont because more people liked him! He didn't rely on the Dems because he knew no one can! Oh yeah, Lets see, how many, like 90% of the Dems voted for the war?????? Talk crap about them too huh! Sounds like dems, when you don't get your way, you blame everyone but yourselves! Oh yeah, I live in Arizona and I won't vote for that stupid Democrat McCain either! Be nice to see that back slider leave office this next election!

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Pete West Hartford, CT — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:22:20 GMT

Please keep in mind that Joe was not dumped, back stabbed or abandoned by the democrats in CT. He ran in the democratic primary for US Senate and lost. He did not lose because he believes in God, stands by his convictions or is a man of principal. He lost because he supports a President that failed miserably in the most important thing that he can possibly do. Go to war. Let's face it folks, these guys didn't know what they were doing and now we're in a big mess. How Joe goes along with the failures is beyond me. Democrat, Republican or independent it doesn't matter, we're all in a big steaming heap of dung.

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Robert, South Dakota — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:26:08 GMT

Liberman has betrayed the fundamental values that we democrats hold true to our way of governing. He should be let go and cut off once and for all.

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ray — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:34:26 GMT

strange to read what most of you folks have to say in here.you are a bunch of very angry people.i wouldnt want to spend any of my social life anywhere close to you.people have differing opinions,but it must not mean that you hate them.our founding fathers would be appalled that we couldnt exchange ideas and work only towards what is best for the country as a whole.anyway this is my first and last time in this room,but i feel sorry for most of you.i cant imagine getting up everyday with this much hatred on my mind.

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Charles E., Chambersburg, PA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:36:21 GMT

For anyone criticizing valid criticism of Joe Lieberman, here is my response. First off, Lieberman lost the Democratic primary. So, the party did not abandon him, they supported the candidate who was the winner of the primary. Remember, the party leaders no longer choose their candidates, registered voters of the party do. Second, Lieberman is not a Democrat since he did not run on the Democratic ticket. He is an independent, who by the way, got loads of financial support from the Republican political machine. As such, he is not an independent Democrat, or even an independent. He was bought by the Republicans, and since they paid for his re-election he is going to support them despite his campaign promise to caucus with the Democrats. As for criticism that the Democratic party isn't allowing for the 'broad tent' it claims to, it is still there since there is still diverse opinions that are debated. If that were not so, then conservative claims that the Democratic party lacks discipline would be false. The diversity of positions and opinion in the Democratic party is also rather clear when compared to the collective goose stepping of the republicans.

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John Strysniewicz, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:38:22 GMT

Let's get real, folks! Joe Lieberman is as much a Democrat or Independent as I am the POPE !! We all need to look at his public appearances with Mc Cain, where he is almost always either shoulder to shoulder or right in back of McCain! This guy is a traitor to the princples of the Democratic Party and the core beliefs of most Americans, ia least according to the results of the last election. He should be man enough to just say outright that he is no longer a Democratic!

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Joe, Phoenix AZ — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:40:32 GMT

Hello people? Anyone really there? I am a republican and I can tell you, we don't want Liberman anymore than you but, if you don't watch what you wish for you will have Liberman for a long long time! Did he get into office with the help of the Dems from CT? No, he won without all their support so, if you continue to wish him upon the Pubs then he will continue to win just like before but without the fact that he feels a moral responsibility to favor the Dems of CT. Oh yeah, he voted for the war like every other Dem in the Senate but what has he done to be a republican since? Get off your high horses and think what he has done, not what you whinners think he should do! All Politicians think of no one but them selves so cut the guy some slack, he won and your loser pick didn't! But please, keep him, he isn't good for Repubs!

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Joe, Phoenix Arizona — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:47:24 GMT

Liberman didn't win CT without Dems and Repubs, He appealed to both parties or he wouldn't have been elected huh? There is a very big majority of Dems to Repubs in CT so, if Liberman was able to win, don't say the republicans bought him the election because only CT's can vote and there aren't enough Pubs there to give him the win so, it looks like you are all out of luck no matter what, he had more support from other Dems and didn't really need you all huh? Politics is Politics, it won't change and we will always have someone in office we don't want.. Life with it!

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Patrick Southern, Fort Collins, CO — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:50:01 GMT

I say we demand Joe goes to the dark side. He is a whiny little whimp anyways, and would be a setback to any ticket he is on. Republicans have a ball with him and he seems to be a lightning rod of ridicule. Don't expect him to grow a backbone when he switches, however. He will always be a wishy-washy real life version of the cartoon character 'Droopy'.

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Michael, Crowley, Texas — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:09:58 GMT

I think Senator Lieberman is a great guy, one of the few people who are in touch with reality and votes by what he truly believes in, and not by party. Though he is smart by not switching to the GOP, I believe he has a threat against the Democrats if they continue to oppose the war.

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Mark, Seattle WA — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:11:55 GMT

"Let him leave the party"? You guys are the one's who are delusional. He already left the party. That's what Indendent means. The Dems stabbed him in the back and were laughing at his demise but look how the tables turned and who is laughing last. Everyone is sucking up to him now.

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Richard, Queen Creek, AZ — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:27:16 GMT

If ever there were a need for term limitation, it certainly appears a necessity after having read so many the replies regarding Joe Lieberman. We have a two years term for the presidency, and it would make far more sense to have done the same for Congress and Senate persons elected to office. Gads, they lie and eat at the public sloop trough until old, feeble and believing their own damn lies. Give them two three year terms, and kick them the hell out of office.

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George Temple, Conneaut, Ohio — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:42:55 GMT

It is obvious that Lieberman has never forgiven the Democratic Party for not nominating him for President or even Vice President in 2004.His Republican leaning agenda has been his means to prove that paybacks are hell. The massive loss of a McCain-Lieberman bid for the White House would be the perfect means to put cry baby lieberman in his place

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Chris, Chicago, IL — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:55:14 GMT

Jack Johnson, memphis, tn: Judging from the comments here, the Democrats do not think they own Joe Lieberman. It is Joe Lieberman who thinks that the Democrats own him. But it is becoming increasingly clear that the Democrats do not want him.

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John Squire — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:13:29 GMT

Joe Leiberman is fine with me. When a person votes, it isn't about a Democrat or a Republican. You are voting for someone who states he believes in the same things you do. He'll represent you! I'm tired of Republicans and Democrats. BOTH PARTIES WORK FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE! Its about time they remember that. If it takes Joe Lieberman to make that statement. So be it.

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Alex, Monrovia, CA — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:25:36 GMT

The only reason he is staying with the Democratic Party is for the Democratic Caucus. Of course he wants to stay with them - so he can be with the majority party and be in with the winning team. If or when the GOP ever regains control of the Senate - guess who will be all about the Republican Caucus.

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Charles E., Chambersburg, PA — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:35:46 GMT

John Squire How is Lieberman working for the American people when he is supporting a position on the Iraq war opposed by the majority? Lieberman does not care about the people who voted for him, his constituents, or the American people. Joe Lieberman cares about Joe Lieberman, if he did not he would not have run as a third-party candidate after losing the Democratic primaries.

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Ann Burger, Albany, New York — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:38:00 GMT

I would be delighted to see Joe become a Republican. Give him to McCain to run with. Then they can dance and sway back and forth in the Center isle together.What a pair !!!

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Greg Bankos, Pipersville, PA — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:40:42 GMT

All you liberals are the same - two-faced. I'm sure you didn't have a problem with Jim Jeffords doing what he did a few years back, which was actually worse. He was voted in as a Republican, then switched to independent once back in office. It's pretty clear what happened in CT - the ultra left-wing moveon.org criminals got behind Lemont and booted out Lieberman. However, when all the people of CT spoke, they spoke by voting Lieberman back into office for 6 years. The people of CT knew exactly who they were voting for when the chose to have Joe represent them. Get off your 'enlightened' high horses. Stop trying to make it harder for people to run for public office and let the will of the people run it's course.

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angelino aguilar,hauula,hi — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:06:58 GMT

my blood boils whenever i see this sob not only bcoz of his position in iraq which was known before the election anyway. but bcoz he promised to look into the failures in the govt's response to katrina during the election if he gets re-elected and then only to reverse course when he got there. it's one thing to claim your independent and a war supporter it's another when you neglect your duties and responsibility as a senator to hold this administration accountable for its blatant failure to protect it's own citizens in time of need.and this reveals the true color of this sc@#*%bg. i hope he gets his well deserved karma soon....

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:33:19 GMT

Bankos is funny calling moveon.org criminal when the executive branch is the unitarian criminal and has killed thousands in an unjustified war.

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Donald O'Day — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:40:15 GMT

Lieberman has been a self promoting phony for years. Remember how "hurt" he was when Al Gore supported Howard Dean. Last time I looked, Dean was right on Iraq and so was Al. Become a Republican, Joe. Just don't ask to come back. You're done.

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Biggs, Seattle, WA — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:45:06 GMT

It seems to me the Dems have to cool their heels right now and put up with Lieberman. It is imperative they hang on to the Senate majority. Then, in 2008, when they pick up a few more seats and Tim Johnson is back, they will no longer need his vote and can safely strip him of his committee assignments and basically neuter him. Two years isn't so long to put up with this jerk considering it has taken us 15 years to take back control.

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Franklin new york state — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:12:04 GMT

HURRY For Joe he stand up for justice. the dem are still lookin for the place the aliens landed in jersy hollween night in 39 & they take the stupid news people with them

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S. C. Argot, Coeur d' Alene, ID — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:30:34 GMT

All the leftists here seem severely "verklept" when turning on one of the few rational, reasonable, and ethically responsible Democrats in the person of Mssr. Lieberman. Obviously rancor and rebellion are the hallmarks of these ankle grabbing French-wannabe's as they "defend" their Nation from intelligence.

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zena Zeller 122 E. Palai street, Hilo, Hawaii. — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:33:59 GMT

M'thinks Joe stinks. Bite the bullet and ask him to go. No donation for the Domocratic Party from me until he's gone. No money either until I know Ms. Clinton is not the nominee {tho' I think she'd make a great Sec. of State}.

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Skip H. Washington DC — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:55:11 GMT

Let Joe go.. I hate seeing the Democratic Party being played by this northern Zell Miller. He will sabotage what ever plans they have and make them appear ineffective, while they have this as slim as posssible majority. Time to shed that dead wood before '08

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Tucker, CT — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:01:58 GMT

I'm not surprised that he's considering switching sides. I mean, he only got elected because of the Republicans in the first place. Now I really wish that we elected Lamont.

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Sylvester King, Sonora Kentucky — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:03:10 GMT

Just say it's so Joe you are a Republican, you were rejected by the Democrats in the primary, and you were not man enough to accept it. You sucked up to the Republians and they turned on their party to elect you so one turncoat deserves another.

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Dee, Granite Bay, California — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:55:01 GMT

The best thing Democrats can do is to boot Joe now! It cant hurt them. Lie-berman is talking GOP right now. What's the take?

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Mark Dougherty — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:48:39 GMT

Folks, it is not just about Joe: whether he is Democrat or Republican or Independant it does not matter. It is all about our government and how we are powerless to vote for change and then it not happen. Our Reps and Sens do not care about us or our nation. Its all about the Power and doing what is neccessary to maintain their hold on it. Mark my words, We are on the brink of another revolution or civil war ourselves unless we can take back our government.

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Ian Patton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:09:08 GMT

Hi from Canada Keith: Unfortunately where I live I don't get MSNBC although the local cable company here in Edmonton Alberta is quite happy to supply the FOX CRAP channel (thank goodness for the internet). Until I found you and Jon Stewart, I was under the assumption that "news" people in the USA, were generally a bunch of uneducated, sleazy gits. Your show and Jon Stewart's are bloody brilliant. Thanks for having the balls to stand up to these bastards. I think what the situation calls for is for a few million people to gather in Washington and tell those deaf, dumb bastards in the Senate to pull the troops out of Iraq now, or suffer our displeasure. I've been asked by a few Americans, why I care about American politics. Well, when you f**k things up to this extent, it f**ks up my country as well.

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Lee Haechton,Guymon,Ok. — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:36:06 GMT

I have never been to Connecticut and seeing how the people of this state treat ethical and honest men, I have no desire to visit. It is sad to see that people align more with a party than being an American. From reading your e-mails one thing is certain, you can tell a Liberal by looking at their backside.

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Laura K, Decatur, IN — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:35:30 GMT

Well, thank you Dave Richards for buying right into the Republicans' stereotype of anyone who doesn't think like them. I am a lifelong Democrat, and guess what? Not only do I believe in God, but I have morals and values!! Now what do you have to say? By the way, Joe Lieberman? Well, he's not the greatest, but at least he isn't Bush - YET!

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Angry at politics as usual, Seattle, WA — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:46:02 GMT

What we need are 15 or 20 'true independents' in the senate to wipe out the notion that the party that won 50.1% of the last vote feels they have a mandate to run every aspect of the government...

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bruce talley — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:33:59 GMT

I haven't seen anyone point out what is obvious to me. Leiberman certainly had the right to run as an independent, but if he valued his Democratic principles he should have respected the will of the primary voters who rejected him. He showed to me at this point that he was more interested in the continuation of his political career than true principles. Someone that was really interested in furthering the values and goals of the party would have recognized that he risked damaging them by running in the general election. The fact that he agrees with Bush on the war I believe is patently wrong and not very intelligent, but it may be his genuine opinion. What really rankles me is that he is using gamesmanship to raise his political profile in the news and attempting to leverage himself in a very unseemly and unprincipled manner. What bothers me the most is not his views, but his apparent lack of principle. It certainly was predictable that something like his pandering would happen after his actions last fall. A really good elected official would have foreseen the future consequences of this party rift and instead of opportunistically exploiting them simply gone on to do something else.

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Brian G. Fay, Syracuse, NY — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:51:54 GMT

But it's never going to happen because Harry Reid would have to authorize the catch and release of Lieberman which would also mean that he would authorize his own ouster from the leadership of the majority.

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Randy, Fort Collins, CO — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 14:51:29 GMT

Joe is hardly a Republican. He is very liberal in social issues (pro-abortion, pro-handout, etc.). Strange you folks don't see a problem with an independent caucusing with the Dems, but you do with a the Republicans, but then it's clear by reading these comments that your emotions rule your decisions and not your reasoning.

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Joe August — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:05:40 GMT

Unless one party has 60 votes for anything in the Senate -there will always be this "whining and moaning". So whatever Joe L does will not mean a thing to progress on anything of substance in an election year. I remember not too long ago the Dems in the minority wanted 60 votes for a Supreme Court nominee to even have an "up or down vote". Now the Dems want a majority vote for a non binding resolution on Iraq. Whoever is in the minority in the Senate really has a lot of power to stop anything --this ensures no extreme right or left measures coming to fruition.

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Rob, Santa Barbara CA — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:45:47 GMT

You all are giving Joe power he doesn't have. He cannot control the Senate The continuing resolutions that control the Senate for this entire term, (Senate Resolutions 27 & 28) provide that control of the Senate remains with the Dems even if Joe jumps to the GOP. Joe's voting record proves he will likely not vote any differently no matter which party he belongs to, and since no other aspect of control of the Senate will change, let him jump!

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Pam Bignardi, San Pedro, CA — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:46:14 GMT

To Joe in Phoenix: NO NOT ALL THE DEMS VOTED FOR THE WAR!! Check you facts before you post and please review Senator Ted Kennedy's vote as a start!! WAKE UP AND WISE UP!!