Secretary Lieberman?

A friend was reviewing with me the current political landscape. With control of the Senate down to four states still considered toss-ups (Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, and New Jersey), the Democrats would need to sweep these states to gain a 52-48 majority in the Senate. My friend noted that should the Republicans find themselves with 49 seats the following scenario could occur.

In Connecticut, Senator Lieberman is reelected. However, President Bush and his advisors decide they need to regain control of the Senate. Bush calls Lieberman and offers him the position of Secretary of Defense, to replace the embattled Donald Rumsfeld. Lieberman, close enough to being a Republican, heeds the call to serve from the President and accepts. Governor Jodi Rell, who is expected to be reelected handily in Connecticut is presented with an opportunity to pick a senator to replace Lieberman. Governor Rell is a Republican. One expects she would pick a Republican to take Lieberman's seat.

An interesting concept. Let's hope it does not need to be tried.