“Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, tells CNN he believes his good friend Joe Lieberman would make a good defense secretary for President Obama, calling him ‘one of the most informed members of the Senate on national security issues and homeland security issues.'”

Let this be a lesson, kids: One night of orgiastic frenzy, and you’ll be living with the consequences the rest of your life.

Good Morning, Ladies & Gentlemen [Homofascist’s Army, 1/19/2008]

The Year in Review [Stinque, 12/31/2008]

“The Spokane office of the FBI confirmed late Tuesday morning that a suspicious package found along the route of the Unity Parade on Monday morning was a credible threat that had the potential to cause ‘multiple casualties.'” [KXLY, via TPM]

“Joe Lieberman will not run for reelection in 2012, Connecticut Democratic sources tell HuffPost, ending his four-term Senate career.” Politico hesitates, calls a run “unlikely”. WaPo cites “two Democratic sources familiar with the decision”, declares Joe’s career done. The official announcement lands at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

R. Sargent Shriver dies; public servant founded Peace Corps [WaPo]

“Gov.-elect Robert Bentley in a speech at a Baptist church this afternoon said he plans to be the governor of all Alabamians and be color-blind, but he also said people who aren’t ‘saved’ Christians aren’t his brothers and sisters.” [Birmingham News]

“Blood libel obviously means being falsely accused of having blood on your hands. In this case, that’s exactly what was going on,” she said [to Sean Hannity], adding later, “Just two days before an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal had that term in its title. And that term has been used for eons.” [CNN]