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Wed Nov-08-06 02:25 AM
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Will Leiberman (I) become Leiberman (R) ? |
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:26 AM
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1. No. He's lose seniority and have to give up committee chairmanships |
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:26 AM
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:27 AM
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5. unless he is given seniority by repubs - they could do that |
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especially if he gives them the majority he gets to be chairman of some commitee or another
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:28 AM
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6. Actually, the Pukes are going to offer him everything but |
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:27 AM
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:27 AM
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4. That's the $64K question |
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:29 AM
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7. It depends on what kind of deal the Rs can offer him |
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Since he'd lose seniority, it would have to be pretty sweet, but they might just try if it pulls them to 50-50 or 51-49.
Lieberman's not to be trusted, in any case.
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:29 AM
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8. I expect Bush to offer him Sec of defense |
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and then perhaps he'll end up running with McCain as a bipartisan ticket in '08.
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Wed Nov-08-06 02:29 AM
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9. He doesn't hold any Republican positions |
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So no unless he's really pissed off.
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