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Weiser Wonder · 11-06-2008, 10:44 PM

They are trying to create a coalition that is loyal to the party. They want to be able to control votes. I don't think they are doing a very good job at this point.

There is something to be said, however, with the thought that if he's not a Democrat anymore he shouldn't caucus with them. Although I don't know Lieberman's views very well.

EDIT: Turns out he has a solidly liberal voting record minus the Iraq war. http://lieberdem.blogspot.com/2006/0...ng-record.html

So I'll agree that it seems ridiculous to not have him caucus with the Democrats. Where is he supposed to go? He certainly isn't a Republican beyond some foreign policy views.

11-06-2008, 10:44 PM	#6
Weiser Wonder Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moscow, ID Exp:	They are trying to create a coalition that is loyal to the party. They want to be able to control votes. I don't think they are doing a very good job at this point. There is something to be said, however, with the thought that if he's not a Democrat anymore he shouldn't caucus with them. Although I don't know Lieberman's views very well. EDIT: Turns out he has a solidly liberal voting record minus the Iraq war. http://lieberdem.blogspot.com/2006/0...ng-record.html So I'll agree that it seems ridiculous to not have him caucus with the Democrats. Where is he supposed to go? He certainly isn't a Republican beyond some foreign policy views. Last edited by Weiser Wonder; 11-06-2008 at 10:53 PM.