Former US Senator Joe Lieberman, who was Al Gore’s running mate in the 2000 presidential election, has passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from a fall, as reported by United States media on Tuesday.
Lieberman, a high-profile independent in US politics, was known for caucusing with the Democratic Party during his four terms as a senator from Connecticut. He was a centrist and later embraced the No Labels movement, advocating for “common ground” in politics.
As Gore’s vice presidential candidate, Lieberman made history as the first Jewish running mate for a major party in a general election. The 2000 presidential race, in which the Gore-Lieberman ticket won the popular vote but lost the Electoral College, was one of the most divisive in recent history.
Following his retirement from national politics in 2013, Lieberman continued to be influential as a political lobbyist, lawyer, and advocate for groups like No Labels.
Al Gore and Joe Lieberman rally together for the US presidency in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 25, 2000 [File: Stephan Savoia/AP Photo]
Senate career
Lieberman started his national political career in 1988, earning his…
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