Would Lieberman Jump?

Senate Majority Harry Reid has reneged on his pledge not to defund the war and now threatens to do just that.

Ed Morrissey of Captain's Quarters: "Joe Lieberman has spent the last two months warning that his loyalty to the Democrats would end with a forced surrender in Iraq. Reid might believe he could get a Republican to cross the aisle to balance it out, but it's unlikely that Reid could get one to do so in support of a surrender bill. The current rules in the Senate preclude a leadership change even if the majority switches, but don't expect that rule to last too long after Reid loses control of the upper chamber."

I agree with everything except that last statement -- unfortunately Republicans have shown time and again they are very timid when it comes to dealing with Democrats (witness the unnecessary "power sharing" deal of 2001, when Republicans actually controlled Congress thanks to the vote of the V.P.), and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the Republicans left the Senate rules as is until the next election! Perhaps, however, what's at stake -- the war and our national security -- would give them some gumption.