Actually, Joe Lieberman would do a much better job than Reid. Lieberman, despite his run on the Gore ticket in 2000 and some of his political positions on issues, is much more respected on both sides of the aisle.
I got to fly Lieberman once, and he was a thoroughly congenial and decent man.
That is exactly what disqualifies him as leader in that party.
He is certainly what the dems need. Someone who can credibly fill the role of the loyal opposition, not that I want them to realize it.