Now that the majority in the Senate has safely tilted towards the Democrats, Majority Leader Harry Reid (possibly) wants Joe Lieberman’s head on a plate to punish him for his unyielding endorsement of John McCain.
While Lieberman certainly has been unfaithful to his party, now is no time to strip the Senator of his helm at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Understandably, Reid wants to punish Lieberman and reward a party loyalist with the coveted position, but Reid would do well to remember that one party domination never lasts long. If the Democrats wish to lead and govern with an eye towards the future, now is no time to shrink the size of the Democratic tent.
Barack Obama ran and won on a message of inclusion and unity. Punishing Lieberman now would run contrary to this laudable goal and only do more harm than good for the Democratic Party.
