You may have seen tell of some of the statements Joe Lieberman has been making, trashing the Democrat's presumptive nominee for President on behalf of the candidate he has endorsed (photo at left, if you need the reminder). Well, just have to quote (and link) to Talking Points Memo today on "the Conversation" between Barack Obama and the Senator from the CT For Lieberman Party:
06.04.08 -- 3:18PM
From Roll Call ...
Furthermore, during a Senate vote Wednesday, Obama dragged Lieberman by the hand to a far corner of the Senate chamber and engaged in what appeared to reporters in the gallery as an intense, three-minute conversation.
While it was unclear what the two were discussing, the body language suggested that Obama was trying to convince Lieberman of something and his stance appeared slightly intimidating.
Using forceful, but not angry, hand gestures, Obama literally backed up Lieberman against the wall, leaned in very close at times, and appeared to be trying to dominate the conversation, as the two talked over each other in a few instances.
Still, Obama and Lieberman seemed to be trying to keep the back-and-forth congenial as they both patted each other on the back during and after the exchange.
Afterwards, Obama smiled and pointed up at reporters peering over the edge of the press gallery for a better glimpse of their interaction.
Obama loyalists were quick to express their frustration with Lieberman's decision and warned that if he continues to take a lead role in attacking Obama it could complicate his professional relationship with the Caucus.
--Josh Marshall
Gotta love that -- GObama!
PS> OK, now there's video of the "dragged Lieberman by the hand" portion of this encounter, as caught by CSPAN no doubt. What a riot! Check it out:
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