Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, whose conscience and independent streak later led him on a journey away from his home in the Democratic Party, has died at 82, according to a statement from his family. The former Connecticut senator passed away Wednesday due to complications from a fall in New York. His wife Hadassah and members of his family were by his side. The peak of Lieberman’s political career came when he was chosen by Democratic presidential no

I have admired Senator Joseph Lieberman for many years. He was a good friend of mine and an advocate for people of faith everywhere. He was honest and exemplary in his conduct and exceptionally capable. I had the privilege of being with Senator Lieberman on many occasions. He often spoke of the importance of faith in God, love of country, and a sense of unity among those of all faiths. As you will see in the video below—published following a 2022 New York Latter-day Saint Professional Associatio

"If her win makes her into what Kellyanne Conway called the new face of the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party's not going to have a very bright future." WATCH: Joe Lieberman's talks to Charles Payne about his The Wall Street Journal op-ed urging voters to choose Joe Crowley over Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. https://fxn.ws/2O1mIWy | Fox News

Joe Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic Party's nominee for vice president in 2000, died Wednesday in New York City. He was 82. | CBS Evening News