Politico's interview yesterday with Sen. Joe Lieberlikud (Himself-CT) is must reading for those who thought electing him last fall would not cause problems for Democrats. Here, he's suggesting that he might join the Rethuglican party if Iraq war funding is reduced. Note that his sole litmus test is Iraq, a failed venture sold to the public on false premises. Not health insurance, not education, not Court appointments. He can be counted on to stifle any inquiries into war profiteering abuses and homeland security foul ups, too. He can, in fact, do great damage to the Democratic agenda that the voters supported last fall. And the likelihood is, he will.
UPDATE: Talking Points Memo has a sampling of Lieberlikud's numerous promises to remain with the Democrats here.
