John Warner was scheduled to
open the Republican floor debate against the two Democratic amendments
to disengage our troops from the war in Iraq, but he yielded the floor
to Joe Lieberman - who then obligingly launched the Republican debate
with the ringing words, "I rise to oppose the amendments . . ." Rick
Santorum chimed in to agree "wholeheartedly" with Lieberman. Why
shouldn't he? He is down nine points in his own race in Pennsylvania.
Sound incredible? Unbelievable? See the account linked below.
What will Schumer say now? He voted against the Kerry-Feingold
resolution, and he has stated that he would support Lieberman even if he
loses the Democratic primary.
Lieberman's recent sessions with his staff and others have touched upon
his strongly considering changing parties, and this latest episode
suggests that he has begun to move decisively in that direction.
Lieberman's race is crucial to Rove's strategy to maintain control of
the Senate.
Ned Lamont is closing hard and fast on Lieberman - and he may overtake
him in the next weeks. All Democratic eyes will then turn toward
Schumer.
Michael
Carmichael has been a professional public affairs consultant, author
and broadcaster since 1968. In 2003, he founded The Planetary
Movement, a global nonprofit public affairs organization based in
the United Kingdom. He has appeared as a public affairs expert on
the BBC's Today Programme, Hardtalk, PM, as well as numerous
appearances on ITN, NPR and many European broadcasts examining
politics and culture. He can be reached through his website:
www.planetarymovement.org
