we all know that Joe Lieberman is a liar and an opportunist with no morals and we also know that as the one member that tips the power to the Democrats he is virtually untouchable. We need to concentrate our efforts on flipping one Republican to the Democratic column or to the Independent column and then remove Lieberman from all his committees and make him irrelevant. I think we should concentrate our efforts on two Senators.
I have read recently that Chuck Hagel will not run for President and also may not seek re-election. He seems like the most likely Senator who may flip for the good of the country. I believe overtures should be made to him to caucus with the Democrats for the purpose of helping to end this war. He has been way out in front of even most Democrats in criticizing this war and seems to have a truly principled position against this war. I would imagine that LIEberman's position must be at great odds with his own. If Senator Reid could provide him with some important committee chairs for issues he believes in possibly he would abandon party for country. The other Senator to approach should be Gordon Smith of Oregon. He would have a much easier re-election campaign if the Democrats traded his help on this issue for either not running a credible candidate against him or his changing to the Democratic party.
The Democrats must make an example of Joe Lieberman and throw him under the bus. Unfortunately the Democrats have only themselves to blame for the Lieberman mess but it will be the dead or maimed soldier that will pay the price.