Joe Liebeman

Lieberman begs Reid not to oust him from Chairmanship

Is Harry Reid going to do the right thing and boot this guy out? He said some of the most vile things against Obama that were spoken. Especially after Obama saved his bacon in CT.

Joe Must Go!

Bolstered by a newly expanded majority, Harry Reid met with Joe Lieberman on Thursday to sketch out the conditions by which the Connecticut independent could continue to caucus with Senate Democrats. But Lieberman did not accept Reid's initial offers, leaving his future in the caucus uncertain, and potentially setting off a campaign to pressure the Democratic steering committee to decide Lieberman's fate.

Reid offered Lieberman a deal to step down as chairman of the homeland security committee but take over the reins of another subcommittee, likely overseeing economic or small business issues officials said.

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Unfortunately for the Connecticut Senator, it is highly unlikely that Democrats would act against the wishes of Majority Leader Reid, who wants Lieberman to give up his chairmanship. Moreover, progressive activists have been anticipating this move for months, and have organized efforts to pressure steering committee members to strip Lieberman of his perks.

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Joe Lieberman: "Lord knows I have a lot to repent for"

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Joe Lieberman acknowledges that he needs to ask for "his maker's" forgiveness after stabbing the Democratic party in the back.

Andrea Mitchell: "We're only hours away from the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. I wish you and your family a good fast."

Lieberman: "Thank you, Andrea. I wish you the same and Lord knows I have a lot to repent for."

Mitchell: I'm not going there, Senator. That's between you and your maker.