For those who are freaking out about Lieber*, something to consider...

[Aloha Spirit]

Lieberman is a close ally and friend of John McCain, who Obama sees as a means to an end.

What reaction (and we know he is reactive) would McCain have if Lieberman, presumably with Obama's blessing, were punished for supporting McCain's campaign and-yes- regurgitating the McCain campaign rhetoric despite his promise?

[shireen]

1. this is politics

Lieberman knew what the consequences could be. McCain understood it too.

Lieberman should be stripped of all his chairmanships. I know Obama is trying bring everyone back together again, and that's admirable. But rescuing Lieberman is going too far.

[peace frog]

2. Right on

but I'm resigned to the inevitable. LIEberman will keep his Homeland Security chairmanship because the Seante protects its own.

[Ozma]

4. Absolutely right! And Obama doesn't need a turf war in the

US Senate, even before he takes office.

[graywarrior]

3. Eventually the voters will decide on Lieberman

Not soon enough, but hopefully they'll vote his ass out.

[Aloha Spirit]

5. Ha, I think it's a strong possibility that Lieberman backed McCain because his Senate job wasn't

safe to begin with! there was a recent poll, showing like 48% of voters want him gone...a research 2000 poll.