Lieberman: Call Me a Democrat

[rpannier]

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.


on note: I don't really like Lieberman all that much. I donated 1000 dollars to Lamont and groups that were supporting Ned. But, I'll take his vote and his willingness to caucus with the Democrats. Bottom line is, I want to be the majority Party again.
I remember when we were the majority and I know what it's like to be the minority. I like being the Majority Party.

link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/10/AR2006111000571_pf.html

[williesgirl]

1. how about ratfink, turncoat, selfish, egotistical bastard? Will that do?

[demokatgurrl]

2. There's nothing stopping him from switching back-

he got what he wanted out of his "switch" to Independent so if he really means it, he'll switch back.

[Ken Burch]

3. We'll call him an independent who caucuses with Dems...

He is only entitled to call himself a Dem if he apologizes for rejecting the results of the primary.

[jonnyblitz]

5. on my ballot in CT he was listed as a "CT for Lieberman" nt

[jeff30997]

4. Dear Joe...

I prefer to call you an opportunistic scumbag.:grr:

[Ninja Jordan]

6. Welcome back Joe!

So is Sanders the only Indy now?

[Telly Savalas]

7. No. Lieberman is an indy too.

The Democratic candidate for that seat was named Ned Lamont and he lost to Lieberman.