GOP: “Dear, Joe, You Are Invited To …”
Oh, well hell … What’s another RINO, eh?
GOP Invites Longtime Democrat Lieberman into the Fold
FOX News has confirmed that the GOP has reached out to Lieberman to join the Republican conference
(FOX)
Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who alienated Senate Democrats with his full-throated support of John McCain, has been offered a chance by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to join the Republican conference, FOX News confirmed Friday.
Politico first reported the story, saying Lieberman has not accepted the offer because he is still bargaining with Democratic leaders to keep his chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, according to Senate aides in both parties.
Majority Leader Harry Reid met with the independent Democrat Thursday but did not oust him from his position, as some expected. But the Connecticut senator’s position in the caucus hangs in the balance.
Lieberman has said his support for McCain was right for his state and the country, but now that the election is over he said he agrees with President-elect Barack Obama that it is time to unite America and keep it safe.
A Republican Senate aid told Politico that there was little McConnell could offer Lieberman in terms of high ranking committee slots, which is why Lieberman is resisting overtures from the Republican side.
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