Reid Praises Lieberman’s Pro-Democratic Record
Harry Reid was on The Daily Show last night (promoting his new book The Good Fight) and his interview with Jon Stewart certainly did nothing to improve my perceptions of Reid over the past few years. In addition to solidifying my opinion that Reid appears to be an empty suit, he jumped in the tank — head first — with Joe Lieberman. Reid had the temerity to say Lieberman "supports [Democrats] on virtually everything except the war."
Let’s take a look at how Joe Lieberman has helped tilt the delicate balance in the Senate towards Democratic proposed positions and policies.
S.J. Res 14 - Cloture vote on no confidence resolution resolution for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
Ayes: Democrats - 45, Republicans -7, Independents -1
Nays: Republicans - 37, Independent (Lieberman) - 1
S. 3907 (Dodd Amendment) - Remove amnesty for telecoms from the FISA Bill (S. 2248)
Ayes: Democrats - 30
Nayes: Democrats -18, Republicans - 48, Independent (Lieberman) - 1
S. Amdt. 3910 - To provide FISA as the exclusive means to conduct electronic surveillance
Ayes: Democrats - 47, Republicans - 9, Independents - 1
Nayes: Democrats - 1, Republicans -39, Independents (Lieberman) - 1
Obviously, Lieberman has not been supportive of issues that core Democrats have raised as their top concerns.
When speaking on the Senate floor, Reid comes across as an empty suit. But last night, either Reid all but refused to participate in the interview, or the empty suit didn’t even bother to show up. Whatever the case, Reid did little to motivate younger viewers (majority of Stewart’s audience) to the Democratic Party. Instead, his lifeless performance certainly helped voters understand why Democrats have been unable to push back against against Republicans since 2006.
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