Should Lieberman Be a Super Delegate in 2008?

Published: October 4, 2007, 6:03 am

Tags: joseph lieberman, democratic convention, democratic national committee, super delegates

[From the diaries - BarbinMD] I just came upon a disturbing realization today. The Green Papers report on Democratic delegate allocation indicates 51 Senate super delegates. 51?? Does Joe Lieberman qualify to be a super delegate at the 2008 Democratic Convention? I cannot think of a greater slap in the face than to have this shill for the Bush administration show up in Denver. But he might do so. How could that be? Lieberman is now a member of the Connecticut for Lieberman Party, right? Wrong. Lieberman defines himself as an "Independent Democrat" and is listed as such in Senate records. Furthermore, Lieberman recently registered as a Democrat in Stamford. So does he qualify for super delegate status? Here are the official super delegate requirements from the Democratic National Committee website: The procedure to be used for certifying unpledged party leader and elected official delegates is as follows: Not later than March

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