DISQUS

DISQUS Hello! The New Mexico Independent is using DISQUS, a powerful comment system, to manage its comments. Learn more.

Community Page

The New Mexico Independent

Jump to original thread »
Author

How will Bingaman decide on Lieberman? New Mexico’s soon-to-be senior senator isn’t exactly saying

Started by nmindependent · 7 months ago

Senators will gather tomorrow to vote on the fate of U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman. Lieberman was formerly a Democrat but was defeated in the 2006 Democratic Senate primary in Connecticut. He won re-election after deciding to run, and winning, as an Independent that year.
Despite this, Lieberman s ... Continue reading »

5 comments

  • JOD2

    7 months ago

    ONe thing we can be sure of, Bingaman will do the most worthless and most spineless thing possible.
    reply
  • pari

    7 months ago

    JOD2
    I respectfully disagree. I think Bingaman's decision will be thoughtful and well reasoned.

    It also will probably not be what I want. I want Lieberman cast out of the caucus completely. His record of voting with the Democrats is less than impressive and I think he'll be a major impediment to getting things done once Obama takes office.

    But the Democrats seem intent on keeping him -- though the whole 60 seat issue is a stupid reason to reward him for his extremist views -- and that's the reason he'll stay.

    It aggravates me no end, but I won't blame Bingaman for the incredible pressures to keep this turncoat and opportunistic politician in a position of power.
    reply
  • JOD2

    7 months ago

    I'm sorry. But I just dont think that voting to keep Lieberman in his committee chair and in the caucus is thoughful and well-reasoned.

    Bingaman likes to give the image that he is thoughtful and well-reasoned but his moves have been more about keeping Domenici happy for 22 years, keeping his position in DC and protecting the rich and powerful.
    reply
  • pari

    7 months ago

    You may be right. It's moot now, isn't it? I just heard that Lieberman is keeping his chairmanship.

    I can't tell you how disheartened this makes me. The man acted reprehensibly and is being rewarded for it.
    reply
  • JOD2

    7 months ago

    Its pretty sad. The Senate is more about protecting each other and the interests of the people they call friends than in serving the people. This is not the change we voted for in 06 and 08 and is certainly not change we can believe in.
    reply
Please login to comment.
Returning? Login