The Caucus's Kate Phillips : Senator Joseph I. Lieberman’s speech tonight will likely be a testament to his deep alliance and friendship with Senator John McCain, but it also will likely fray even further — if not sever — his longstanding affiliation with the Democratic Party. One would hope. There's been rumblings about Harry Reid stripping him of his committee assignments or whatever but ...

Let this happen . Republican strategist Karl Rove “called Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) late last week and urged him to contact Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to withdraw his name from vice presidential consideration,” according to Politico . Lieberman dismissed the request. Another Politico report says McCain has already made his choice and will inform him or her tomorrow.  ...