Democrat John Kerry looked at things and independent Joe Lieberman introduced the American Power Act in the U.S.Senate.

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Representative Andre Carson,an Indiana Democrat, who said United States support for an independent Pakistani judiciary would help combat extremism in the country.

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, acknowledged Specter's independent streak, and said there would continue to be a need for cooperation from Republicans in accomplishing the nation's business.

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Among those on John McCain's list is Joe Lieberman, who is a quasi-Democrat, or is an independent Democrat.

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His ally, Connecticut Independent Democrat Joseph Lieberman, a cosponsor of the measure, says he's confident McCain will come around.

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The highlight of the first full day was an independent Democrat who got the crowd cheering for Bill Clinton, of all people.

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