A Pair of Jokers in the Deck

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

President-Elect Barack Obama was in need in 2008, but Joek Liarberman had his was stabbing him in the back.

Now that Barry is not in need, Joek wants to be his friend.

Back in 2006, Joek Liarberman was in need. He was losing to Ned Lamont in the Connecticut primary. He was then grateful to the Freshman Senator from Illinois for his support.
What Lessons can be drawn from this historical recollection?

Perhaps a note of caution to Harry Reid: there's a joker in your deck and it's still a wild card.