Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82
- Former Senator Joe Lieberman passed away in New York City at the age of 82 due to complications from a fall.
- Lieberman was known for his independent streak, his run as the first Jewish candidate on a major party's presidential ticket, and his controversial support for McCain in the 2008 election.
- Despite facing criticism and scolding Clinton for his scandal, Lieberman defended his political switches as a matter of conscience, prioritizing his constituents over party politics.
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The Extent of Joe Lieberman’s Evildoing Was Truly Remarkable
Joe Lieberman’s body wasn’t even cold when the predictable avalanche of tributes to his “conscience” and “doggedly independent” streak cascaded across the media. This is certainly one way to describe the career of the former long-serving Connecticut senator, who died yesterday due to complications from a fall. Another way is to describe him as he […]
'A man of devout faith': 8 faith leaders, politicians react to death of Joe Lieberman
Faith leaders and politicians on both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish man to become a major party’s nominee for vice president, who died at age 82 on Wednesday. #JoeLieberman #TedCruz #TomCotton #JohnHagee #BarackObama #SamBrownback #ChrisMurphy #NedLamont #AlGore
Joe Lieberman RIP: a voice of reason in a fractious age
It is impossible for me to think of an American in politics who lived a life as full of hope as Joe Lieberman. Long past the point where all others would have given up and thrown their hands in the air in frustration, Lieberman was making the case even to the end for an end to partisan warfare, and a willingness to work across party lines to make a difference for the American people. Just last week he was out in public pushing for the No Labels …
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