Indy Joe Pays Some Penance

[flourbug]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalra...oe-pays-s.html

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Lieberman will lose his chairmanship of the high profile Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Reform.

The question is whether Lieberman's punishment by Democrats and his relegation to the back bench of the caucus will be so painful for him that he will leave altogether and enter the minority wasteland currently inhabited by Republicans in the Senate.

A tough call for Lieberman, who beyond national security issues is still very progressive.
Republicans, despite the beating their numbers took on Tuesday have not indicated they are actively pursuing Lieberman as a member of their caucus.

Lieberman met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., this afternoon and after he spoke briefly to reporters, taking no questions, Lieberman pleaded for a bit more time.

"I want to spend some time in the next few days thinking about what Sen. Reid and I discussed and what my options are at this point and he promised me that he would do the same and we will continue these conversations."

Lieberman seemed to pursue some post-election mercy when he said, "The election is over and I completely agree with President-elect Obama that we must now unite to get our economy going again and keep the American people safe. That is exactly what I intend to do with my colleagues here in the Senate in support of our new President. And those are the standards I will use in considering the options I have before me. And of course I will ask others to do the same."

For the moment, it’s working for Lieberman. No decisions have been made by Democrats on what exactly to do with Indy Joe.

In a written statement after the meeting, Reid said: "While I understand that Senator Lieberman has voted with Democrats a majority of the time, his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many in our caucus. I expect there to be additional discussions in the days to come, and Senator Lieberman and I will speak to our caucus in two weeks to discuss further steps.”

[BirdGuano]

Graphic illustration of what's currently wrong with the system.

It's much more important to do as you are told from your own "type", not have an independent thought, and ignore the public's wishes in favor of the party platform.

Stray from doing what you are told, like a good boy, and we'll take your toys away.

[Valdez]

Its what wrong with Joe. The majority of those of us here in CT, the state old Joe purports to represent, would like to see Joe go . . . away. If he wanted to be a republican he should have run as one 2006. He would not have won. Old Joe will do anything, say anything and go anywhere if he preceives its good for Joe. The fact is he misrepresented himself to the voters of Connecticut and after 2012 he will not have to worry about which side of the senate he wants to stand on.

[Curious]

Ol Joe stands for one thing above all else and it is neither the Democrats or the Republicans, it is pushing the Neo-Con agenda. If you view Joe Lieberman from that perspective EVERYTHING he does makes logical sense.

Curious