After Barack Obama’s big win last night, talk about Sen. Joe Lieberman’s party status has ensued. Democrats are threatening Lieberman with the loss of his chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee as payback for supporting Sen. McCain in the presidential race. Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader, is expected to meet with Lieberman tomorrow to begin talks about his role in the party.
After it was announced that Barack Obama will serve as the next president of the United States, Lieberman said in a written statement, “It is time to put partisan considerations aside and come together as a nation to solve the difficult challenges we face and make our blessed land stronger and safer." His recent bipartisan tone has put Lieberman in limbo, as both the Democrats and Republicans want him on their side if only for the sake of a numerical advantage.
Sen. Chris Dodd said that while he was “disappointed with Joe’s decision to support John McCain…[he] is a Democrat. We count of his vote and his support.”
Other Dems aren’t so enthusiastic about Lieberman. State Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo is anxious to see what will happen with Lieberman. State Democrats are considering a resolution urging the state party to censure Lieberman and force to step down as a registered Democrat.
On the other hand, Republicans would be thrilled to have Lieberman’s added support.
“I’ve said all along, ‘Joe, these are welcoming arms. C’mon, Joe,’” Sen. John Ensign (Nev.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, joked on Tuesday night.
“We love Joe Lieberman, and if the Democrats don’t want you, Joe, c’mon, we’ll give you a big bear hug,” he continued.
We’ll just have to wait and see what happens to the famous J-Lieb in the days to come.
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