Lieberman: Time to Put Partisanship Aside

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) urged Washington to “put partisan considerations aside” today as he congratulated President-elect Barack Obama on his victory last night.

Lieberman is widely rumored to be on the hook for his coveted Homeland Security Committee chairmanship after backing John McCain’ in the presidential race. Democratic leaders, observers say, could take partisan revenge against Lieberman after he proved to be one of McCain’s most outspoken supporters.

“Now that the election is over, it is time to put partisan considerations aside and come together as a nation to solve the difficult challenges we face and make our blessed land stronger and safer,” Lieberman said in a statement released by his office.