Joe Lieberman

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Remembering Joe Lieberman: A Tribute to a Maverick Leader

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Discover the legacy of former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, a champion of the Jewish people and climate policy, through the eyes of political figures and colleagues. Rest in peace, Holy Joe.

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman has left an indelible mark on American politics, with colleagues and officials remembering him as a maverick leader. Known for his unwavering support for federal climate policy and his efforts in the cap-and-trade fight, Lieberman's legacy as a champion of the Jewish people and a role model for leadership endures. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed him as an ‘exemplary public servant' and an American patriot, highlighting Lieberman's unmatched dedication to serving his country and community. With his passing at 82, Lieberman's impact on religious Jews in American politics and his firm stance on deterring America's enemies remain key aspects of his distinguished career.

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut fondly recalls his friend and colleague Joe Lieberman, emphasizing the profound impact Lieberman had on the state. From their shared experiences in public service, Blumenthal reflects on Lieberman's dedication to Connecticut and his significant contributions to national politics. Elected officials both in Connecticut and nationwide are paying heartfelt tributes to Lieberman, recognizing his role as a native son of Connectic…

Governor DeWine Statement on Death of Former U.S. Sen. Joe ... (Governor Mike DeWine)

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the death of former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman:

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Leadership Lessons From Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (Forbes)

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, who died yesterday at 82, leaves behind a track record of professional conduct that can be a role model for other leaders ...

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Joe Lieberman, leader in cap-and-trade fight, dies at 82 (E&E News)

The longtime senator, an early proponent of federal climate policy, tried for years to pass a nationwide cap on greenhouse gas emissions.

Daily Kickoff: Remembering Joe Lieberman (Jewish Insider)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Lieberman an “exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and ...

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'Matchless champion of the Jewish people': Israeli, US officials ... (The Times of Israel)

Allies and opponents pay tribute to the former Connecticut senator, whose career in public service blazed a path for religious Jews in American politics.

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Me & “Holy Joe” Lieberman (1942-2024) | Orange Juice Blog (orangejuiceblog.com)

For decades Connecticut had had this maverick Republican Senator, Lowell Weicker, who back in the day had opposed the Vietnam War and voted to impeach Nixon. I ...

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Opinion | Joseph Lieberman, 1942-2024 (The Wall Street Journal)

The former Democratic Senator from Connecticut was clear-headed about the need to deter and resist America's enemies.

Sen. Blumenthal remembers colleague and friend former Sen. Joe ... (WUNC)

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut about the legacy of Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and onetime ...

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Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82 (Iran International)

Former US Senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at 82 following complications from a fall.

'Connecticut was always in his heart': former US Senator Joe ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

FILE, 2006: Senator Joe Lieberman speaks at a campaign rally Waterbury, Connecticut when his position was challenged for the Democratic Senate nomination by ...

Tributes pour in as officials remember Joe Lieberman, CT's native son (Connecticut Public Radio)

Elected officials in Connecticut and beyond are reflecting on the life and legacy of Joe Lieberman, the former U.S. senator and vice presidential nominee, ...

U.S. Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware (Senator Chris Coons)

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.):.

Tributes pour in as officials remember Joe Lieberman, CT's native son (New Hampshire Public Radio)

Elected officials in Connecticut and beyond are reflecting on the life and legacy of Joe Lieberman, the former U.S. senator and vice presidential nominee, ...

Remembering Joe Lieberman, former US senator and 2000 VP ... (WBUR)

Lieberman ran and won as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006 after he lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut, largely over his staunch ...

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Joe Lieberman and the Venality of Elite Bipartisanship (The Nation)

The late senator embodied a consensus of militarism and plutocracy. Jeet Heer. Share. Facebook. Twitter. Email. Flipboard. Pocket. Print.

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Joe Lieberman and the Center That Did Not Hold (New York Magazine)

Joe Lieberman died at 82 of complications from a fall. The longtime senator was Al Gore's running mate in 2000, becoming the first Jewish vice-presidential ...

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Joe Lieberman, z”l (The Times of Israel)

When Joe Lieberman ran for president in 2004, I felt like I was walking around with a lottery ticket in my pocket. I could more than imagine; ...

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Joe Lieberman Was the Best of Them—And There's Not a Close ... (Vanity Fair)

An appreciation by a fellow political centrist. ... By Brendan Smialowski/The New York Times/Redux. ... Former senator Joseph Lieberman passed away on Wednesday at ...

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former U.S. ... (The White House)

And his historic bid for the Vice Presidency, as the first Jewish candidate on a major party ticket, took our nation one step closer to realizing the full ...

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