Advertising

The Seattle Times Company

NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes.com

The Seattle Times

Politics & Government


Our network sites seattletimes.com | Advanced

Originally published November 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified November 18, 2008 at 9:13 AM

Comments (1)     E-mail article     Print view

Lieberman likely to keep chairmanship

Sen. Joe Lieberman appears increasingly likely to hold onto his prized chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee as he meets today with Democratic colleagues unhappy over his vocal support for GOP nominee John McCain during this year's presidential campaign.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Lieberman appears increasingly likely to hold onto his prized chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee as he meets today with Democratic colleagues unhappy over his vocal support for GOP nominee John McCain during this year's presidential campaign.

Not long ago, Lieberman's hold on his chairmanship seemed to be slipping as Democrats sought to punish him for boosting McCain and criticizing President-elect Obama during the long campaign.

Now, according to several Democratic aides, it appears that Lieberman will receive a lesser sanction, such as losing a subcommittee chairmanship on the Environment and Public Works Committee.

Anger toward Lieberman seems to have softened since Election Day and there's strengthening sentiment that taking away his chairmanship might drive him from the Democratic caucus and send the wrong signals as Obama takes office on a pledge to unite the country.

Lieberman has signaled it would be unacceptable for him to lose his chairmanship.

Lieberman was re-elected in 2006 as an independent after losing his state's Democratic primary. He remains a registered Democrat and aligns with the party inside the Senate.

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

More Politics headlines...

E-mail article Print view      Share:    Digg     Newsvine

Comments
I am deeply disturbed by the actions of the Democratic caucus of the Senate in their retention of Joe Lieberman as chair of the Homeland Security...  Posted on November 18, 2008 at 11:28 AM by emperorwatcher. Jump to comment

advertising

Big demand, grim outlook for state Basic Health Plan

SC legislators begin Sanford impeachment hearings

Some fans at Fort Bragg see themselves in Sarah Palin

Kirkland annexation barely fails; council could pass it

S.C. governor faces 37 charges of violating ethics laws

Advertising

Video

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
Coming in this Sunday's Pacific Northwest Magazine: Pastor Braxton's mission is to preach a message that appeals to everyone.

PNW Magazine | Easy As Pie
Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup
Raw Video | Real Salt Lake fans celebrate
Raw Video | Real Salt Lake receives the MLS Cup trophy
Raw Video | MLS Cup Opening Ceremony
Real Salt Lake fans enter Qwest Field
LA Galaxy's David Beckham
Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman
MLS trophy arrives in Seattle

Follow seattletimes.com on Twitter

Get the top stories on-the-go by following seattletimes.com on Twitter. We'll tweet the news and information you need around the clock and keep you up-to-date no matter where you are. Go to www.twitter.com/seattletimes to sign up now.

Marketplace

Open Houses

Find this weekend's open house listings.
Or search by location:

nwautos

Less is more: Group rides, good gas mileage have led to a scooter swarm in Seattlenew
Local riders say they've seen a surge in scooter interest in recent years, mostly from people wanting another commuting option. Seattle now ranks as o...
Post a comment

 
Most read
Most commented
Most e-mailed
 
 
Advertising