Harkin Again Hints At Consequences For Lieberman

[babylonsister]

Harkin, Again, Hints At Consequences For Off-The-Reservation Chairmen
Brian Beutler | October 30, 2009, 9:17AM


Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)--chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee is rare among senior Senate Democrats. Whereas many in the party view seniority as akin to tenure, Harkin thinks it should come with responsibility. And when powerful chairmen stray, he doesn't keep quiet.

"{Lieberman} still wants to be a part of the Democratic Party although he is a registered independent," Harkin said. "He wants to caucus with us and, of course, he enjoys his chairmanship of the {Homeland Security} committee because of the indulgence of the Democratic Caucus. So, I'm sure all of those things will cross his mind before the final vote."

Lieberman suggested this week that he'll filibuster health care reform legislation if it includes a public option.

That's even more explicit than his warning, two months ago, that Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) might face repercussions for dragging out the health care reform process for months as chairman of the Finance Committee.

"Every two years the caucus could have a secret ballot on whether a chairman should continue, yes or no," Harkin said. "If the 'no's win, {the chairman's} out."

(H/T: Washington Independent)

[wroberts189]

1. Another excellent post by you.. thx KNR

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

2. For everything Harkin says publicly, he says it 10x louder and meaner privately.

That's how he tends to work. I'm quite certain this message has been sent to fucktard Lieberman, very loud and very clear.

[peace frog]

3. Perhaps this little tidbit will help the Dems

come to term with Lieberman's "worth":

Lieberman Says He'll Stump For Republicans in 2010 http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/lieberman-says-hell-stump-for-republicans-in-2010.php

[Vincardog]

5. LIEberman is not worth a bucket of warm spit.

[peace frog]

6. My sentiments exactly

A bucket of warm spit might be useful. Lieberman - eh, not so much.

[AndyA]

4. Lieberman: registered Independent, changed parties after his Democratic constituents

decided in the primary they wanted Ned Lamont to represent them instead.

Endorsed John McCain and Sarah Palin for the 2008 election.

Supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Doesn't believe all Americans are entitled to affordable health care.

What is the saying about the Duck?

Kick the SOB's butt, Democrats! Lieberman is the jealous and jilted ex-boyfriend who shows up at the wedding and speaks up when the question is asked if there's any reason why the bride and groom shouldn't get married!