Political strategy: co-opting Joe Lieberman

what an ugly, ugly business, and what an ugly, ugly man...

Senator Joe Lieberman, forced to run as an Independent to win reelection, will be retaining his leadership position in the Democratic Party and become chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, MSNBC is reporting.

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After meeting with his party colleagues today, Lieberman told the press that he was pleased with the warm reception he received. Lieberman had faced a tough election battle against challenger Ned Lamont who beat the 2000 vice presidential nominee in the Democratic primary.

"Obviously, I've been changed by the election, so now I'm an independent Democrat, but everybody was very warm and welcomed me back," Lieberman said today. "I look forward to working with them."

During a talk show interview this weekend, Lieberman floated the idea of participating in Republican caucuses if he felt unwelcomed by Democrats. But with Lieberman in a leadership position, the party can maintain its 51-49 Senate majority.

so, what good is a 51-49 majority if lieberman's 110% behind bush anyway...?

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