Don’t Ask, Don’t Kvel: Lieberman to Lead on Gay Soldiers
Somehow Joe Lieberman, who just finished demolishing health care reform, is leading the way on another big Democratic plank: The Connecticut senator will sponsor legislation to overturn the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Of course if the Democrats show any interest in his bill, he's likely to threaten a filibuster.
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Somehow Joe Lieberman, who just finished demolishing health care reform, is leading the way on another big Democratic plank: The Connecticut senator will sponsor legislation to overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Of course if the Democrats show any interest in his bill, he’s likely to threaten a filibuster. — PZS
Sources: Political Ticker, Political Wire, Joe Lieberman
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