Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat -

Triangle_Cat · 11-10-2006, 07:59 PM

I guess this ends your speculation in case there was any doubt...

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The Associated Press
Friday, November 10, 2006; 11:13 AM

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, who won re-election as an independent, has a message for his Senate colleagues in the next Congress: Call me a Democrat.

The three-term Connecticut lawmaker defied party leaders when he launched his independent bid after losing to Democrat Ned Lamont in the August primary. During the campaign, he vowed to be an "independent-minded Democrat" if he were re-elected. In Tuesday's election, Lieberman won strong GOP support and given the closely divided Senate, Republicans are expected to court him.

So will he count as a Democrat or an independent who caucuses with the majority Democrats? In an e-mail message late Thursday, Lieberman spokesman Dan Gerstein said the senator will begin his new term as a Democrat.

With the Democratic takeover of the Senate, Lieberman is in line to become chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

In a post-election news conference, Lieberman said he was reassured by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid that he would retain his seniority when the new Senate convenes.

Duekster · 11-10-2006, 08:04 PM

There is no doubt that his is a liberal democrat but he is a little more reasonable and moderate than the rest. Why else or how do you explain the hard left ousting him.

Wedge · 11-10-2006, 08:59 PM

It was simply his support for the war, wasn't it?

Duekster · 11-10-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge

It was simply his support for the war, wasn't it?

You tell me because he got elected without the Dems'

Wedge · 11-10-2006, 09:39 PM

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pag.../epolls.0.html

33% of Registered Dems voted for him as well. 70% of Republicans voted for him though, compared to 21% for their own guy. They must really like him up there.

Duekster · 11-10-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pag.../epolls.0.html

33% of Registered Dems voted for him as well. 70% of Republicans voted for him though, compared to 21% for their own guy. They must really like him up there.

He is a level headed moderate.

gregp701 · 11-10-2006, 09:45 PM

Lieberman is OK in my book. I don't think he has lost his soul yet.

shinner · 11-10-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Triangle_Cat

I guess this ends your speculation in case there was any doubt...

well knock me over with half a fart....

Montag · 11-11-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Duekster

He is a level headed moderate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duekster

There is no doubt that his is a liberal democrat.

Which is he?

Triangle_Cat · 11-11-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Montag

Which is he?

11-10-2006, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triangle_Cat Huddle Legend Forum Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clayton, NC Age: 39 Posts: 6,181 Rep Power: 330	Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat I guess this ends your speculation in case there was any doubt... --------- The Associated Press Friday, November 10, 2006; 11:13 AM WASHINGTON -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, who won re-election as an independent, has a message for his Senate colleagues in the next Congress: Call me a Democrat. The three-term Connecticut lawmaker defied party leaders when he launched his independent bid after losing to Democrat Ned Lamont in the August primary. During the campaign, he vowed to be an "independent-minded Democrat" if he were re-elected. In Tuesday's election, Lieberman won strong GOP support and given the closely divided Senate, Republicans are expected to court him. So will he count as a Democrat or an independent who caucuses with the majority Democrats? In an e-mail message late Thursday, Lieberman spokesman Dan Gerstein said the senator will begin his new term as a Democrat. With the Democratic takeover of the Senate, Lieberman is in line to become chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. In a post-election news conference, Lieberman said he was reassured by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid that he would retain his seniority when the new Senate convenes.

11-10-2006, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duekster Premium Member Forum Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Prairie TX Posts: 22,394 Rep Power: 1047	Re: Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat There is no doubt that his is a liberal democrat but he is a little more reasonable and moderate than the rest. Why else or how do you explain the hard left ousting him. __________________ http://perotcharts.com/home/

11-10-2006, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wedge Sumgun stol mah truck! Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Matthews NC Age: 44 Posts: 2,509 Rep Power: 65	Re: Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat It was simply his support for the war, wasn't it?

11-10-2006, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wedge Sumgun stol mah truck! Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Matthews NC Age: 44 Posts: 2,509 Rep Power: 65	Re: Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pag.../epolls.0.html 33% of Registered Dems voted for him as well. 70% of Republicans voted for him though, compared to 21% for their own guy. They must really like him up there.

11-10-2006, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
gregp701 Blind Del-homer Forum Legend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Homerville Age: 39 Posts: 9,663 Rep Power: 1024	Re: Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat Lieberman is OK in my book. I don't think he has lost his soul yet.

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