We won 51 seats in the senate!
It would have been 52 with Lieberman if he had ran as a democrat, but no he had to run as a independent.
Lieberman should just go away. Who agrees?
2006-11-15 07:48:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Ha! Don't look now but after counting your gains during the election, you overlooked the trend of the Democrats to turn to Conservatism! Lieberman, Casey, Webb, and several other Dem gains came from a new movement to move toward the center! While the Dems obviously won, so did Conservatism!
Lieberman earned MY respect!
2006-11-15 08:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You know, it seems like people with strong political statement would at the very least have a better grasp on what really happens in the senate when a vote is taken.
The mid-terms put the Democrats in the majority that's true however, in order to do that they had to run and support several conservative candidates (that's people that do not think like them) who eventually won their elections. What does that mean? Those conservative democrats will be a toss up for the senate majority on any vote from now until the next senate election. That being said should turn on a light!! Any Senator that is not affiliated or alligned with Dem's or Repub's now has the distinction of being someone who can negociate, pander or simply vote which ever way they feel like. Get it?
Senator Lieberman is in a very good position politically. He can vote or choose anyway he wants and he won't be going against the party.
2006-11-15 16:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that my party, the Democrats, betrayed a very important man like Lieberman. He was a moderate and he spoke his mind. I think he wanted a change. The US needs more people that have the balls to look for a change. We desperately need a third party now! I think the only way a third party can get into Congress is if there's an alliance that gives voters more choices. You never know if the two Indys decide to form an alliance and have a stronghold in New England. Poor duopoly is running out of ideas, right? I may be a Democrat (and very proud of it too) but I can't stand all these restrictions against our democracy (high ballot access thresholds, lack of voter choice, no media coverage, no debates and gerrymandering). If I were in Congress, I'd propose electoral reform bills for our elections. But I'm very glad that the Democrats did very well. Lieberman is literally holding the balance of power.
2006-11-15 17:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by derekgorman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wrong, it is 51 WITH Lieberman. 49 Democrats + 2 Independents that caucus with the democrats (this includes Lieberman) = 51 Democrats in the senate
2006-11-15 15:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by E 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That 51 counts Lieberman and another Independent. They are both going to caucus with the Democrats which gives us 51. With out them it is 49 Republicans, 49 Democrats, and two Independents. Lieberman is critical to the Democratic majority.
2006-11-15 16:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by miggity182 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's 51 with Lieberman.
2006-11-15 15:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with E because he is right. Lieberman is now the most powerful man in the Senate as swingman. Republicans and Democrats are lining up to take him to lunch. I think he made the smartest move in the election. I just hope he takes his position seriously to benefit the American people.
2006-11-15 15:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is 51 with Lieberman as an independent if he chose he could vote with republicans giving them 51 seats to the Democrats 50. he is the reason we have a 51 seat majority. Please research your questions more carefully.
2006-11-15 15:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by courage 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LMAO!!! Joe Lieberman was hung out to dry by the DNC, fought back and bested the "best" they had to offer in Ned Lamont, and now they have to kiss Joe's butt to stay in the caucus! Connecticut voters were not stupid enough to hire a neophyte with only local government experience, who wasted $12 million of his money for a job that pays $165,000 per year. Joe votes 98% with the democrats EXCEPT for the Iraq war. Is that why they cut him loose? Does character not count in Washington anymore? SHAME!
2006-11-15 17:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your "facts" are incorrect but I agree Lieberman is a turncoat. The democrats snubbed him, so he turned independent and the republicans voted for him allowing him to retain his seat in congress. His breath probably still stinks from kissing George's butt. He should belong to the "opportunist" party.
2006-11-15 18:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋