Statement out from Sen. Reid on Lieberman...

[babylonsister]

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/243331.php

Statement out from Sen. Reid ...

Today Senator Lieberman and I had the first of what I expect to be several conversations. No decisions have been made. While I understand that Senator Lieberman has voted with Democrats a majority of the time, his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many in our caucus. I expect there to be additional discussions in the days to come, and Senator Lieberman and I will speak to our caucus in two weeks to discuss further steps.

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[Sebass1271]

1. can anyone please give me Reid's phone number?

i am calling his ass right now!.. i don't want them to think or considerate. I want lieberman OUT right NOW!

[louis-t]

2. He's an Indie, not a Dem.

I'd like to see his voting record. "most of the time" just doesn't sound right.

[charlie]

5. Technically, he's a Dem

The buzzard quietly re-registered after his reelection.

[louis-t]

12. He calls himself an 'independant Dem'.

I haven't seen a photo-op with a Dem in years. He's always appearing with repugs.

[eleny]

3. That sounds very serious

We know they discussed JL's future and it sounds bleak. Harry definitely held the stronger hand in that discussion.

[Lex]

4. He campaigned AGAINST the Dems in the last few weeks!

I mean, :wtf:

[gratuitous]

6. Very diplomatic of Reid

I'd rather have seen him cut Lieberman dead, but you can't have everything, and who knows, there might be something Lieberman can do in the future. I'm inclined to think not; men without scruples, principles or allies aren't usually very useful. But he is still a senator for a little while longer.

[stillcool]

7. I would think that Lieberman has ..

made his bed. He's had his day of putting the screws to the Democratic party. Both he and Harry should have some integrity. Cut him lose, and let him find his way to the other side.

[Sebass1271]

8. Reid's telephone please.. will call to complain now

[Ozma]

17. Use the email contact on his web page..

http://reid.senate.gov

[spanone]

9. 'no decisions have been made' .....need help harry?

[orleans]

11. maybe the dem senators will vote for a real leader this time.

(they will vote again, won't they?)

[MrCoffee]

10. Pardon my language

Harry Reid is a gutless shitstain waste of a Senate Majority Leader. Someone, anyone, please challenge this sorry excuse for a bastard for the leadership spot. He simply cannot do the job. He's worse than fucking useless.

[Pastiche423]

13. Predictable Reid

Open mouth, say jack shit.

[Phred42]

14. Phucking Reid - Just another example of why REID NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!

:grr:

[Jersey Devil]

15. Here's the offer he made to Lieberman that he can't refuse

At least this is what I would offer him:

1 - Vote even once against cloture when Repubs pull a filibuster and you lose your committees.

2 - Make any public statements that are even remotely critical of the Obama Administration and you are totally out of the Democratic Caucus.

3 - Reveal this discussion and you are dead meat to Democrats.

Get back to me tomorrow.

[Liberal Veteran]

16. They are negotiating whether LIEberman gets to keep his red Swingline stapler...

....when they move him downstairs to storage b.