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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Lieberman, Dems Heal Old Wounds

Independent sen. 'critical' to party despite departures

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(Newser) – The rift between Joe Lieberman and his former party, which stretched wide after the senator supported John McCain for president, is closing, the Hill reports. The Connecticut independent, who caucuses with the Democrats, has been "critical" to the party, the majority whip says—Lieberman has praised the president on national security and foreign policy, and worked closely with the White House on banning the release of detainee-abuse photos.

“We had problems with what happened in the last election, and we believe he was wrong and we told him he was wrong,” says a Democratic senator. But “we’ve moved on. He’s moved on. We’re all happy.” Says Lieberman: “I have never ceased to be a Democrat, although I have been at odds with the party.” But, he notes, he’ll “continue to selectively support Republicans.”

Sen. Joe Lieberman holds a field hearing Tuesday April 7, 2009 in Hartford, Conn. as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Sen. Joe Lieberman holds a field hearing Tuesday April 7, 2009 in Hartford, Conn. as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.   (AP Photo/Douglas Healey)
President Barack Obama and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., greet each other after Obama's address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 24, 2009.
President Barack Obama and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., greet each other after Obama's address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Barack Obama is congratulated after delivering brief remarks and signing a Presidential Memorandum regarding federal benefits and non-discrimination, June 17, 2009.
President Barack Obama is congratulated after delivering brief remarks and signing a Presidential Memorandum regarding federal benefits and non-discrimination, June 17, 2009.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
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Adapt-Overcome
Jun 18, 09 8:34 AM CDT
Surprise! Lieberman is a turn coat. He'll go after where ever the power is. LIke G.W. Bush--he's another Connecticut Yankee pretending to be something he's not. Intellegent and honest. Reply
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ultramagnus21
Jun 18, 09 10:06 AM CDT
So you're criticizing him for following his beliefs even if it might entail political suicide? What's wrong with that? We need more politicians who stay true to their beliefs instead of blindly aligning themselves with their party.
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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 18, 09 10:50 AM CDT
Arlen Specter.
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Caps
Jun 18, 09 8:45 AM CDT
Lieberman, sure is a turn coat. He tagged along on John McCains coat tail during his campaign. What a piece of crap. Reply
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prowlerzee
Jun 18, 09 9:06 AM CDT
Haha, and after Zerobama backed him instead of Lamont, whom CT dems wanted.
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