At Least Joe Lieberman Is Having Fun with All This

Ezra Klein on Joe Lieberman's decision to explode health care reform…

He had the power, he knew it, and he used it. Now he's giving happy, triumphant interviews to any camera and reporter he can find. My personal favorite was his comment to the New York Times. "My wife said to me, 'Why do you always end up being the point person here?' " Did Lieberman say this somberly? Did he seem weighed down by the responsibility? No. He was "flashing a broad grin."…

Lieberman, let's remember, is not a lefty blogger. He isn't a pundit or an op-ed columnist. He is the "point man," and by choice. He bears a special responsibility. Atop the shoulders of another man, it would make for a heavy load. But not his. His recklessness has endangered the bill, and through it, many, many lives. He may not be ashamed. But he should be.

It is true: Joe Lieberman's actions — for which he has made only the most cursory of explanations — will have a very real and direct impact on the lives of a great number of Americans who are currently sick. Or, at least, will be in time.

But, on the other hand, we are still talking about him. So, it kinda evens out.