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[desh]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this. If Webb (D-VA) and Tester (D-MT) hold their leads, then the senate will consist of 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans, an independent who will definitely vote with the Democrats on basically everything (Sanders, I-VT), and Joe Lieberman. Therefore, Joe Lieberman will essentially be the second most powerful person in America. Lots of bills, leadership of committees, and so on will depend entirely on his swing vote.

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[shekkichebaz.livejournal.com]

I too wish Lieberman had bowed out of the race, it would have been nice to have Lamont. But look at it from Connecticut's point of view, with Lamont they would have had a senator who supported the values of the Democratic Party, with Lieberman it is possible (repeat possible) that they have a sennator who can look after the specific values of the state of Connecticut from a hugely powerful position. In other words, bad for the Democratic party, and bad for any progressive politicos out there, but good for the state of Connecticut.

-charley