Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dies at 82: A Centrist Icon Leaves the Political Stage
Joe Lieberman, a former Democratic senator from Connecticut who had once been the party’s vice-presidential candidate in 2000, passed away at the age of 82. He left the party and was supporting a third-party bid for the White House this year. His family confirmed his death on Wednesday due to complications from a fall.
Lieberman was known for his centrist views in US politics, a position that is becoming increasingly rare. He was also the founding chair of No Labels, a bipartisan group that aimed to launch a presidential ticket to challenge Joe Biden and Donald Trump in this year’s election. Unfortunately, the group had not yet found suitable candidates for the campaign at the time of his passing.
The statement from Lieberman’s family described him as someone who had a deep love for God, his family, and America. They expressed their gratitude for his contributions to politics and society throughout his life.
