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To: JohnM who wrote (134584)	3/24/2010 11:38:33 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Respond to of 542907

"It's beyond me to understand..." Me, too.

To: JohnM who wrote (134584)	3/24/2010 11:39:07 AM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542907

They needed Joe for the magic 60; since they are more likely to have 52-54 seats next year, Joe's importance will fade, unless they get down to 51 including him. For all his nuisance value, he serves a purpose in some circumstances.

To: JohnM who wrote (134584)	3/24/2010 11:43:11 AM
From: Paul Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542907

It's beyond me to understand how you permit a senator who campaigned against his own party's presidential candidate to retain any clout. It is just cold calculation politics. Lieberman is Senator #60 for the Democrats (before Scott Brown). If he was Senator #61, he would likely have been treated much worse. If the Republicans pick up 9 seats in November, maybe Joe will start to organize with the Republicans?