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by Thomas J. Belknap A Bit of a Backgrounder on Lieberman-Obama

Jake Tapper provides a bit of insight into what might have caused the reportedly intense exchange between Joe Lieberman and Barack Obama. The bottom line: Obama stuck up for Lieberman once and Lieberman fed him to the dogs in favour of John McCain:

Obama Confronts Lieberman On McCain Advocacy, Tone, on Senate Floor || Political Punch

“It’s one thing to support McCain,” said one Democratic source, “but many think Uncle Joe has gone too far.”

Obama campaigned for Lieberman in 2006 when he was challenged (and ultimately defeated) in his primary race for his Senate seat. When Lieberman opted to run as an independent, Obama stayed out of the race, unlike other Democrats, such as Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who endorsed nominee Ned Lamont.

One Response to “A Bit of a Backgrounder on Lieberman-Obama”

  1. July 3rd, 2008 | 7:25 am

    Lieberman has gone too far.  Harry Reid should toss him from the caucus as soon as the Dems gain more than a one seat majority in The Senate this fall.

    And here’s my rant about this…Lieberman is a backstabber:

    http://stonecipher.typepad.com/the_stonecipher_report/2008/07/joe-lieberman-b.html

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