Lieberman said he fears that America will be hurt if Democrats get 60 votes

[mtnsnake]

Sen. Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) said he fears that America will be hurt if Democrats achieve a 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority in the Senate as a result of today's elections.

During an appearance on the Glenn Beck radio show, Lieberman said he somewhat agrees with Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who has said that in many ways America will not survive if Senate Democrats achieve a supermajority in the next Congress.

"Well, I hope it's not like that, but I fear," Lieberman said. "And I think for some of us there is a key."

Lieberman, who switched his party affiliation to "Independent Democrat" after losing Connecticut's Democratic primary to a liberal challenger in 2006, has campaigned vigorously for John McCain, and could be a possible candidate to switch to the Republican Party in the next Congress.

"It was really put there, a 60-vote requirement as somebody said to me when I first came to the Senate, stop the passions of a moment among the people of America from sweeping across the congress, the House, to the Senate and to a like minded President and having us do things that will change America for a long time," Lieberman said. "So the filibuster is one of the great protections we have."

http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2008/11/04/lieberman-fears-60-democratic-votes-in-senate/

There are plenty of other articles that say the same thing as the one above does, too.

Lieberman is nothing but a disgusting turncoat, and it's sickening that our Party caved again and rewarded him like that, especially when most of the analysts are saying chances are slim to none that we'd get to 60 votes anyway.

[autorank]

1. Proof of insincerity -- the 60 vote myth k*r

Why? Because the entire 60 vote margin is a myth. When was the last time the Democrats voted in
a block?

It's a fake media issue and Lieberman knows it. He's strayed from the opposition in the past
consistently. Why would he or his DINO pals be loyal now, although more of them will under Obama.

He's a complete liar. Nothing he says can be taken for what it is and now that we know who he
is, enough.

Obama said he should be allowed to stay in the caucus. That was an intelligent message -- take his
chair position and keep him around for the numbers.

Remove him from the chairmanship*

*On Edit - just read the news - OMf'ingG!, they let him keep it - disgusting beyond belief.
What is the matter with these people. No wonder we're broke and headed for a depression.
This is simply stunning. The DINO's have reached a new low, which for them is very low.

[kath]

9. Good point - the dems NEVER vote as a block. There are always turncoats.

way too many fuckin DINOs. Thanks in part to Emanuel and other DLC assholes.

[autorank]

19. Yep, here they are in their glory (partial list)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=385&topic_id=45728

[JohnnyBoots]

31. They may vote more like a block now (fingers crossed) since

the Majority Whip, Dick Durbin, will have President Barack Obama on speed dial if needs him.

[no_hypocrisy]

2. Does that indicate that Lieberman would NOT be the 60th vote as he sees abject danger?

[The Backlash Cometh]

3. How did Lieberman vote the last time the minority Dems tried to filibuster

the majority Republicans?

Can't help thinking how we never could count on him in the past, when it counted. On anything.

[mtnsnake]

5. No kidding, & look who he supported all during the campaign...McCain & SARAH PALIN

:puke:

[bvar22]

13. When Kerry was atttempting to lead a filabuster....

.....to block the appointment of Roberts (Alito?) to the Supreme Court,
Lieberman LED the "Gang of 14" to help seat the Bush appointee.

The 60 seat majority excuse is a myth to rationalize away the Democrat's obligation to represent the American People.

[The Backlash Cometh]

20. Thanks for that reminder.

Lieberman can hurt us more than help us. Mark my words. He's not done being a troll operative for the right.

[Bolo Boffin]

4. Even if he is the 60th vote?

Or especially so?

[Ganja Ninja]

11. He's going to go Republican if the Dems get to 60 votes.

Just watch.

[Occam Bandage]

15. Isn't that what we want?

[Ganja Ninja]

17. I don't see where it matters.

Lieberman will vote however he wants to no matter what the Democrats do to him. They might just as well kick him out. There's no up or down side to it other than just some good old fashion satisfaction in doing what's right.

[Bolo Boffin]

21. I don't doubt it but for one reason.

It will be easier to talk Pryor and Landrieu into a Gang of 3 on the HSGA Committee to flank Obama if Lieberman remains a Democrat the entire time.

Otherwise, I'd be right with you. God knows Sean Hannity will have a direct line to the latest gossip from the committee.

[maxsolomon]

6. "america will not SURVIVE" a dem supermajority?

as in we'll explode? implode? break up the union? what a load of hyperbolic crap.

[walldude]

7. Oh it's ok.. he's on a short leash

:eyes:

I have to leave now. If I see another "short leash" post I'm gonna :puke:

[kath]

10. thanks -all this baseless "short leash" stuff is

making me :puke: :puke: :puke: as well. WTF??

[mtnsnake]

12. No kidding. I can't see how anyone can justify Lieberman by the "short leash" theory

It's hard to take that kind of reasoning after what's transpired in the last 2 years.

[Chulanowa]

18. I would like to see Lieberman on a short leash!

A short leash tied to a fast car. Preferably one heading to the border.

[carnie_sf]

28. I was thinking a short leash

tied to a gallows pole would do the trick

[Arugula Latte]

8. As usual, I can't post my true thoughts about Lieberman

and what I'd like to see happen to him.

[indepat]

14. My guess is that LIEbermanless will fuck over the Democrats royally and if it happens,

it will have been richly earned imv and could not have happened to a more-deserving bunch. :P

[ladjf]

16. The only words uttered by Lieberman that have meaning are

"yes" or "no" in Senate votes. Otherwise, his words are just "noise".

[windbreeze]

22. Is it possible....that

Lieberman will make his own decision...?? I didn't realize he had made this comment about 60 votes...sounds to me as though he will go to the Rep's all by himself IF we end up with the 60 votes, iow, HE makes the move, no one pushes him out...hmmmm...interesting...wb

[IndianaGreen]

23. Lieberman is going to fuck Obama

and we are going to say "we told you so!"

[Marie26]

24. Get rid of him! nt

[otohara]

25. Then Why Didn't He Jump Ship to Prevent This

he alone could have saved us from this dangerous scenario - Oh I remember, the Senate Democrats threw their base under the bus yesterday instead of throwing Joe Lieberman off his chair leaderships and out of their caucus.

[carnie_sf]

26. Wouldn't it be ironic

if after capitulating to this scumbag and letting him keep his precious chairmanship, he turns around and joins the repukes anyway? Barbara Boxer for Senate majority leader. It's time for Reid to go.

[JuniperLea]

27. Anything recent? That one is from 11/4...

Prior to his being given the gracious pass by Obama. That was the game change moment.

[demokatgurrl]

29. Isn't it great that he was kept in his position?

What a jerk.

[ratherunique]

30. off with his head!!!