Lieberman Says He’s Been Promised Seniority
… but Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid denies making the pledge, according to The Hill.
Here’s an interesting tidbit from the article:
“That’s what I’ve been told,” said Lieberman in an interview Friday, before Congress recessed for the election. “Caucuses like to keep as many members as they can, not discourage membership,” implying that leaders risk his defection to the GOP if they strip him of seniority.
Is Joe looking beyond November, now that his poll numbers are looking up?
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