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For Sen. Lieberman, whose reputation for assholic behavior is legendary, striving to be an even bigger douche than usual represents a formidable challenge, Senate insiders say.
But if the Connecticut senator found the burden of being the most egregious asshat in the Senate daunting in the least he did not show it in a brief meeting with reporters in the Capitol rotunda.
"I promised the people of Connecticut that I was going to be the biggest shitheel I could be, and as God is my witness, that's what I'm going to do," he said.
In all seriousness (Burt here) is he up in '10 or '12? He was not the Democratic nominee last time, we will make sure he is not once again! No'm Sayn?
And Harry Reid is 69, and is running for re-election.
http://blogs.reuters.com/front... 08:24 November 18th, 2009 Reuters blogs Front Row Washington Tracking U.S. politics Senator Byrd sets record for congressional longevity: 20,774 days Dubbed "the world's most exclusive club and deliberative body," the U.S. Senate is packed with white-haired lawmakers, many of whom have served in the chamber for decades. While Americans generally retire in their mid-60s or so, about half of the 100 senators are 65 years or older. And one of them, Democrat Robert Byrd, 91, of West Virginia, set the record on Wednesday as the longest serving member of the U.S. Congress ever - 20,774 days. Byrd made it clear he has no thoughts of leaving anytime soon. "I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," he said in a statement to mark his historic day
08:24 November 18th, 2009 Reuters blogs Front Row Washington Tracking U.S. politics
Senator Byrd sets record for congressional longevity: 20,774 days Dubbed "the world's most exclusive club and deliberative body," the U.S. Senate is packed with white-haired lawmakers, many of whom have served in the chamber for decades. While Americans generally retire in their mid-60s or so, about half of the 100 senators are 65 years or older. And one of them, Democrat Robert Byrd, 91, of West Virginia, set the record on Wednesday as the longest serving member of the U.S. Congress ever - 20,774 days. Byrd made it clear he has no thoughts of leaving anytime soon. "I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," he said in a statement to mark his historic day
I am joking: he doesn't go back THAT far.
He actually started his big-time political career after WWII, when he was already middle-aged: as a younger man he was a soldier and a lawyer. He was a South Carolina State Senator and a judge in the 1930s. When he was in his 40s, he enlisted in the Army. When was 44, he ran for governor of SC. He was actually something of a progressive, but he ran for President on the segregationist States Rights ticket in 1948-- and then in 1954 he was elected to the Senate.
Our own Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who is still going strong and who turns 100 in January 2010, would now be about to break Thurmond's record for being the oldest US Senator, if had she beaten Judd Gregg in 2004.
The Republicans voted Lieberman in last time because he sucked up to the Bush administration, the Republicans have a much better chance getting one of their own elected next time and won't have a reason to support him.
Sounds like he could work his re-elex the same way he worked his post-Lamont defeat - going after the Rs in the general. All the while the NRSC wouldn't have to waste time and money finding the right person.
Lieberman still essentially votes the D position.
It seems to me hes trying to get their cash for his re election. He thinks the public will forget, but the lobbyists wont.
And, hes probably right.
His career must be ended.
Like every other race; we must make sure a Democrat wins. No'm Sayn?
I'm goin' off to shoot my voters - Caught them messing round with another man.
Hey Joe, where you gonna run to now, Where you, where you gonna go?
I'm goin' way down South, Way down where I can be free!
Hey Joe, Yo better run on down.
From a member of the majority party, on an issue that is a central plank of the President's agenda?
Why is Blanche Lincoln even remotely acceptable?
Since nothing about her speech felt sincere to me, I sure hope this is just more of the same Senate kabuki theatre. God help millions of uninsured Americans if she actually means it.
Thank you Senator.
And to you, Senator Gregg, may you go gently into retirement not a day too late.
Judd Gregg And Republican "Party Of NO" try to stop discussion of health insurance reform in the Senate Concord - Tonight, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined her Democratic colleagues and voted to open debate on legislation that would extend coverage to 31 million Americans, including 143,000 Granite State citizens. Senator Judd Gregg voted against continuing the discussion of health insurance reform legislation in the Senate. Instead of standing with his constituents, Senator Gregg chose to stand with the Republican 'Party of NO,' which is offering no real alternatives and no real solutions. "Tonight, the Senate took an important next step in passing legislation that would provide the meaningful health insurance reform our state and country desperately needs. "In the Granite State alone, over 143,000 people are uninsured and thousands more are struggling with costs that are spiraling out of control. Families, businesses, and local governments can no longer bare the burden of these rising health care costs. "I'm proud that New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen voted to move this historic legislation forward. But unfortunately, Senator Judd Gregg chose to put health insurance companies ahead of the people of the Granite State. By voting to stop debate on health insurance reform legislation, Senator Gregg has proven that he is more interested in playing politics than coming up with solutions for New Hampshire.
Concord - Tonight, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined her Democratic colleagues and voted to open debate on legislation that would extend coverage to 31 million Americans, including 143,000 Granite State citizens. Senator Judd Gregg voted against continuing the discussion of health insurance reform legislation in the Senate. Instead of standing with his constituents, Senator Gregg chose to stand with the Republican 'Party of NO,' which is offering no real alternatives and no real solutions.
"Tonight, the Senate took an important next step in passing legislation that would provide the meaningful health insurance reform our state and country desperately needs.
"In the Granite State alone, over 143,000 people are uninsured and thousands more are struggling with costs that are spiraling out of control. Families, businesses, and local governments can no longer bare the burden of these rising health care costs.
"I'm proud that New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen voted to move this historic legislation forward. But unfortunately, Senator Judd Gregg chose to put health insurance companies ahead of the people of the Granite State. By voting to stop debate on health insurance reform legislation, Senator Gregg has proven that he is more interested in playing politics than coming up with solutions for New Hampshire.
