Republicans Court Lieberman To Make Switch Official

Republicans Court Lieberman To Make Switch Official
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When Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman returns to work this week, he can expect some arm-twisting from his Republican friends and the cold shoulder from some Democrats.

Lieberman, the Democrats' vice presidential nominee in 2000, promoted a Republican for president last week in a prime time speech at the GOP's national convention, raising questions about whether -- and when -- there might be retribution.

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