Democratic Caucus

Harry Reid, Punk'd By Blago Over Burris, Rejects The Rule Of Law

Jane Hamsher | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

How does it look now that Reid is manipulating Senate procedure to exclude Burris, but simply shrugged his shoulders over Samuel Alito, warrantless wiretapping and the Military Commissions Act?

Biden To Be Barred From Democratic Caucus Meetings

Huffington Post | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Politico's Mike Allen is previewing an article set to appear in Sunday's Las Vegas Sun about Harry Reid's efforts to roll back the Vice President's ex...

Democrats Willing To Keep Lieberman For Energy Issues Support

Grist | Posted 11.13.2008 | Green


One reason some Democrats are saying they want to keep Lieberman happily among their ranks is his work on climate and energy issues. He cosponsored la...

Bayh: Lieberman Should Apologize For Obama Attacks, Keep Key Chairmanship

Huffington Post | Posted 11.12.2008 | Politics


Evan Bayh, appearing on the Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC tonight, called for Joe Lieberman to apologize for attacking Barack Obama, a move which would,...

Put Lieberman on a Short Leash, and Stop Feeding His Ego

Paul Abrams | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics


Paul Abrams

Let him retain his chairmanship, but tell him what is expected. For example, I want to see him stumping Georgia for the next three weeks, lambasting John McCain for supporting Chambliss.

Remove Lieberman from all Domestic Security and National Security Roles

Steve Clemons | Posted 11.09.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

Lieberman is dangerous on so many levels and hasn't offered any explanation that should make Americans feel comfortable with him as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security.

A Grassroots Victory: Lieberman Must Go!

ZP Heller | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

It's highly problematic for someone as hawkish and conservative as Lieberman, who has publicly endorsed John McCain and backs the Bush-McCain war in Iraq, to hold a high ranking seat in the Democratic caucus.

Over 37,00 People Think Lieberman Must Go!

ZP Heller | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics


ZP Heller

Clearly we've struck a nerve! In the last 48 hours, over 37,000 people have signed our petition to strip Joe Lieberman of his leadership role in the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Increased Security At Kootenai County Democratic Caucus

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.05.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

"We have some very strong anti-Democratic groups in the area," said Tamara Poelstra, Democratic caucus chair for Kootenai County in northern Idaho. W...

Obama And Clinton Counting On First-Time Caucus Goers In Iowa

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 12.25.2007 | Politics


Hattie Irving, an 81-year old Iowan, has never participated in her state's presidential caucuses, but she plans to this time -- to support Hillary Rod...

U.S. Rep. Julia Carson Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer

Indianapolis Star | Mary Beth Schneider | Posted 12.15.2007 | Politics


U.S. Rep. Julia Carson died at home this morning following a battle with lung cancer. She was 69. Carson's death comes just weeks after she announced...