This Certainly Makes Me Sick

The idea that Holy Joe could gain power on Tuesday really pisses me off.

Election Day could make Sen. Joe Lieberman one of the most popular men in Washington.

Expected gains by Democrats have raised the prospect the Senate could end up in a 50-50 tie, or something close to it. That could set off an intense bidding war for Lieberman's party loyalty, particularly among Republicans who have already chipped in cash and other support for his re-election bid.

Lieberman, 64, the Democrats' vice-presidential nominee in 2000, lost the party primary in August and is running as an independent.

He describes himself as an "independent-minded Democrat" and promises that if he wins Tuesday, he'll caucus with the Democrats.

Veteran GOP consultant Dave Carney said he expects Republicans to make a push for Lieberman to switch ranks, but he predicted the senator, if he wins Tuesday, will stay put.

That way, Carney said, he could wield more power as a centrist.

"If he stays where he is, he could be the undisputed 800-pound gorilla in the Senate."

One aspect of the story I do agree with is that Joe will be an ape.

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