The Reid-Lieberman dance...

So no one wants to take the hit for dumping Joementum. Am I reading it right? I don't believe the narrative about weak liberals not wanting to take a stand. I'm slightly out my area here. What does the room think? I don't have much of a problem with Obama punting. I wouldn't want to look vindictive if I were him either. Plus isn't it ultimately Reid's responsibility?

This article available online at:

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2008/11/the-reid-lieberman-dance/6247/