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Joseph I. Lieberman's political career began as a popular Connecticut Democrat, but ultimately left him an independent U.S. Senator. Only a few years after a campaign as the Democratic party's nominee for vice president, Lieberman lost a contentious re-election primary for his Senate seat and opted to run as an independent. His split from his party was fueled by his strong support for the war in Iraq. Lieberman is chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. He was a vocal advocate of legislation creating the department. Born in Stamford, on Feb. 24, 1942, Lieberman earned his law degree from...
Joseph I. Lieberman's political career began as a popular Connecticut Democrat, but ultimately left him an independent U.S. Senator. Only a few years after a campaign as the Democratic party's nominee for vice president, Lieberman lost a contentious re-election primary for his Senate seat and opted to run as an independent. His split from his party was fueled by his strong support for the war in Iraq. Lieberman is chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. He was a vocal advocate of legislation creating the department. Born in Stamford, on Feb. 24, 1942, Lieberman earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 1967. He was elected to the state Senate in 1970 and served there for ten years, the last six as majority leader. He was elected as state attorney general in 1982. He won his first term to the U.S. Senate in 1988, defeating Lowell Weicker by a huge margin. Lieberman's popularity soared in 2000 when he became Al Gore's running mate and the first Jewish American to seek the vice presidency. Fueled by concerns about the ongoing Iraq war, his 2006 campaign drew national attention when businessman Ned Lamont defeated him in the primary, but lost to him in the general election. Lieberman lives in Stamford and Washington with his wife Hadassah. They have four children. (Photo AP)
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Joe Lieberman's personal two-party system
Spin CycleMany are the riveting questions if Sen. John McCain picks Sen. Joe Lieberman as his running-mate (speculation stirred here). Does it make McCain the Sen. Al Gore of 2008? Does McCain therefore lose, grow a beard, gain weight, and......Tags: Religion and Belief, John McCain, Christianity, Al Gore, Roman Catholicism
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U.S. Senate races: Big drama, eclipsed in NY
Spin CycleWith all the attention on the monumental presidential contest and local eyes watching to see whether Democrats can capture the state Senate, a handful of U.S. Senate races have not received much attention in these parts. But Sen. Charles......Tags: National Government, Minnesota, North Carolina, Government, Upper House
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McCain: 'We've had a great ride'
The Swampby Jill Zuckman PHOENIX - There was a bittersweet feel to Election Day aboard Sen. John McCain's campaign plane. The candidate seemed subdued, the staff had stopped insisting they would win and the candidate's wife had tears in her eyes.......Tags: Colorado, Cindy McCain, John McCain, Election Day, Michigan
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Senate races: Election night guide
The Swampby James Oliphant Twelve Senate races are considered to be close this Election Day. The outcome could have a significant impact on the balance of power on the Hill. Democrats are chasing a 60-vote majority, which would allow them to......Tags: Polls, National Government, Minnesota, Wayne Allard, North Carolina
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McCain: 'A few more hours to go vote'
The Swampby Jill Zuckman ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - After a rally in Colorado, McCain arrived here at his campaign call center where he found supporters cheering him both outside and in. "Thank you for getting out the vote," McCain told volunteers working......Tags: Ohio, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Pete Domenici, North Carolina
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Joe Lieberman has a lucky sweater, too
The Swampby Jill Zuckman HENDERSON, Nev. - John McCain is not the only one with a lucky sweater. Joe Lieberman has been wearing his lucky red sweater since the Peterborough, N.H. town hall meeting Sunday night. He wore it all day......Tags: New Hampshire, Nevada, National Government, John McCain, Election Day
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Joe Lieberman's fate to be determined
The Swampby James Oliphant Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who spent the weekend campaigning with Republican presidential nominee John McCain, has returned to Washington to face the music. Lieberman, now an independent but for years a Democratic senator,...Tags: National Government, John McCain, Government, Republican National Conventions, Connecticut
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Naked Ambition
Spin CycleWhich was the most fevered lunge for self-promotion by a power player? Which was the most fevered lunge for self-promotion by a power player? 1) State Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn) and his short-lived Gang of Four, who threatened to hijack......Tags: John McCain, Crimes, Politics, Gang Activity, Parliament
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Rahm Emanuel: Middle-class tax-cut near
The Swampby Mark Silva and updated Rep. Rahm Emanuel, President-elect Barack Obama's designated chief of staff, asked how his reputation for rough, partisan political warfare will square with his role in the new president's White House, promised that Obama will...Tags: Medical Services, National Government, Illinois, John McCain, CBS Corp.
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Ten on Tuesday: Extending the bailout?
Spin CycleObama asked Bush to extend immediate help to automakers, and Bush -- he has leverage? -- wants Democratic support for a Colombia Free Trade pact in return. Obama's race is proving to be a complicated subject for some in......Tags: Government, Connecticut, Sarah Palin, Mark Penn, Executive Branch
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Durbin: Joe Lieberman may be needed
The Swampby Mark Silva and Ray Long Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, Majority Whip of the U.S. Senate and one of President-elect Barack Obama's best supporters, was asked today what fellow Democrats should do with that renegate Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut,......Tags: National Government, Minnesota, Illinois, John McCain, Georgia
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Obama camp OK with Lieberman
The Swampby Frank James Sen. Joe Lieberman's efforts to hold onto his Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs chairmanship may be gaining Joementum. TPM Election Central is reporting that Stepanie Cutter, an Obama transition spokeswoman, is sending...Tags: National Government, National Security, John McCain, Government, Connecticut
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