WH On Lieberman: ‘We’re Pleased The Process Is Moving Forward’

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I’ve been after the White House for several hours for a response to Sen. Joe Lieberman saying he’d back a filibuster on health care.

This just in, from spokeswoman Linda Douglass:

“We’re pleased the process is moving forward. The Majority Leader has spoken with all of the members of his caucus and will continue to work with them to address their concerns as the bill is refined and he prepares to take it to the floor.”

Coupled with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs saying constituents will hold lawmakers accountable, it is clear there’s no hard line yet from the White House.

Lots of readers are writing in to ask about President Obama’s support for Lieberman during his 2006 primary when he was booted from the Democratic party, and about when Obama urged Senate leadership to let the independent retain his chairmanship of the Homeland Security committee. The White House hasn’t mentioned it.

Meanwhile, if you call Lieberman’s Senate office and try to leave him a message, “The mailbox belonging to Senator Lieberman’s office is full. To disconnect press one.”

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