2006-11-08 07:35:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
new hat foil, liberieman does not so well
2006-11-08 07:37:40 · update #1
Because they have stated they will allign themselves with the Democrats.
2006-11-08 07:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by courage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are. Lieberman is only an Independent because he had to be to get on the ballot; he's a long time Democrat and he promised to play nice with the Democrats as an Independent. The Senator from Vermont made the same promise.
As Independents, they are required to join one caucus or the other, since on their own merit they have absolutely no power. As a non-Democrat member of the Democratic caucus, both independents wield unimaginable influence, and don't be surprise if the Republicans try to pry one or both of them loose if Virginia do go to the Democrats.
It's good to be Joe Lieberman right now...
2006-11-08 15:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by hotstepper2100 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea why people are doing that, but it seems they are.It is true though, that they are the two most powerful people in the senate. The swing votes.
Since 1992 96% of GOP voted only on party lines, 94% of Democrats voted strict party lines and Independents voted 0% only party lines.
2006-11-08 15:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just listen to the news & that's what they are saying. Who are the 2 Independent Senate winners & from what state are they from?
2006-11-08 15:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What's up,score!
So America finally got it right and realized that a vote for Democrats is a vote for accountabilty,and NOT terrorists.
Hall-le-freakin'-luya!
This is good for you as well as me!
Take care!
-Jim W.
2006-11-08 15:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are and I don't understand. Lieberman was stabbed in the back by his own party!!! He will make them pay in the long run, not to mention he supports Bush on most issues!!!
2006-11-08 15:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because they have openly stated they will vote with the Democrats against the NEOCON gross agenda.
2006-11-08 15:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its our "unbiased" liberal media again, telling people they will vote with the dems.
Counting chickens before they hatch, in my opinion.
2006-11-08 15:44:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
because they vote with the democrats.
2006-11-08 15:37:18 · answer #9 · answered by New Foil Hat1134 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't get it. Are they choosing to join or do they have to?
2006-11-11 17:55:19 · answer #10 · answered by soccer_frogger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋