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Affiliation | Independent |
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Name | Joseph I. "Joe" Lieberman |
Address | 36 Woodland Street Hartford, Connecticut 06105, United States |
Email | None |
Website | None |
Born |
February 24, 1942 |
Died |
March 27, 2024
(82 years) |
Contributor | Monsieur |
Last Modifed | Juan Croniqueur Mar 27, 2024 06:46pm |
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Info | Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman
Now in his third term representing Connecticut in the United States Senate, Joe Lieberman has earned a national reputation as a thoughtful, principled, and effective legislator.
He is perhaps best known as the Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2000. More than that, he is a national leader who works across party lines to find common ground, who speaks his conscience, and who gets things done for Connecticut and the country.
That reputation is based on a long and distinguished record. Senator Lieberman is one of Congress's most influential voices on security issues. He was the Senate's leading champion of legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security to better protect the nation from terrorist attacks. He has been at the forefront of efforts not only to increase our investment in defense, but to transform our armed forces to better meet the threats of the 21st Century. Senator Lieberman has been a strong and consistent advocate for using America's military might - most recently to disarm Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq - to defend America's interests and values when they are seriously endangered.
Here at home, Senator Lieberman believes in economic policies that spark business growth, encourage innovation, open the doors of opportunity for all, expand markets for American products, and keep the government's budget books in balance. He is also a champion for the ordinary investor and consumer, fighting to ensure that public and private watchdogs meet the highest standards of independence and integrity.
Senator Lieberman is a strong advocate for investing in our public schools, empowering parents, and challenging all students to meet higher academic standards. He seeks to give all Americans, regardless of income, the chance to go to college and develop the skills they need to succeed in our global information economy. He works to expand quality and affordable healthcare to all Americans and to safeguard Medicare and Social Security for future generations.
Senator Lieberman is a vocal advocate for campaign finance reform and has written extensively on the dignity and nobility of public service. He urges America to be true to its tradition of tolerance by giving faith and its practitioners a place at the national table. Senator Lieberman is dedicated to strengthening America's families and renewing our common values by working with parents to improve the culture in which they raise their children.
Senator Lieberman was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on February 24, 1942, and attended public schools there. He received his bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1964 and his law degree from Yale Law School in 1967. Senator Lieberman was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1970 and served there for ten years, including the last six as Majority Leader. In 1980, he returned to private legal practice for two years, and from 1983 through 1988, he served as Connecticut's 21st Attorney General. As Attorney General he took on polluters of Connecticut's environment, went after deadbeat dads by strengthening child support enforcement, and earned a strong reputation as a defender of consumers' rights.
Senator Lieberman was first elected to the United States Senate in 1988, scoring the nation's biggest political upset that year by a margin of just 10,000 votes. Six years later, he made history by winning the biggest landslide victory ever in a Connecticut Senate race, drawing 67 percent of the vote and beating his opponent by more than 350,000 votes. In 2000, Senator Lieberman was elected by another overwhelming margin to a third term.
Senator Lieberman is Ranking Member and former Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (formerly the Governmental Affairs Committee), which is responsible for assuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government. In addition, he is a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate Armed Services Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on AirLand Forces and sits on the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and the Small Business Committee.
Senator Lieberman is also a former Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), which is "an idea center, catalyst, and national voice for a reform movement that is reshaping American politics by moving it beyond the old left-right debate." The DLC, like Senator Lieberman, advances public policy that honors the core American values of responsibility, opportunity, and community.
Senator Lieberman lives in New Haven and Washington with his wife Hadassah. Together they are the proud parents of four children - Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan and Hana - and three granddaughters, Tennessee, Willie and Eden.
The child of Holocaust survivors who fled Hitler's regime to start a new life in the U.S., Hadassah grew up in Gardiner, Massachusetts, where her father became the community rabbi.
Hadassah has spent her career working on health issues, assisting non-profit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding. She is also devoted to community service, having served on several national nonprofit councils and boards. She continues to be a voice on many important issues facing the nation, such as improving women's health, reducing hurdles faced by immigrants as they strive for the middle class, and the challenge of caring for aging parents.
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Jan 14, 2019 08:00pm |
News |
Joe Lieberman Called Chinese Telecom Giant ZTE a National Security Threat. Now He’s a Lobbyist for It.
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Article |
IndyGeorgia |
Dec 12, 2012 04:00pm |
Speech |
Senator Lieberman's Farewell Speech
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 26, 2012 08:05am |
Statement |
Lieberman: 'No More Defense Cuts'
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Article |
RP |
Jul 31, 2012 06:00am |
News |
Both party conventions snub Lieberman
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 19, 2011 07:00pm |
General |
Lieberman ‘Very Fond’ of Bachmann and Perry
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Article |
COSDem |
Jan 19, 2011 12:10pm |
General |
John McCain: Joe Lieberman for Defense secretary
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 15, 2010 03:55pm |
Blog Entry |
The Fate of American Government Could Rest in Joe Lieberman's Annoying Hands
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Sep 21, 2010 12:55pm |
General |
Lieberman Wants To Start A Bipartisan, High-Income Tax Cuts Gang
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Sep 03, 2010 05:45pm |
Blog Entry |
Joe Lieberman: Loyal Democrat
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Article |
COSDem |
May 27, 2010 04:00pm |
General |
Joe Lieberman open to backing Linda McMahon
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Article |
COSDem |
Apr 13, 2010 09:45am |
Statement |
Lieberman: 'Thank God' political momentum now with GOP
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Article |
RP |
Jan 25, 2010 01:00pm |
General |
Lieberman: ‘It’s Possible’ I Could Be ‘A Good Old-Fashioned New England Moderate Republican’
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Article |
Monsieur |
Jan 07, 2010 10:25am |
Poll |
Poll: Lieberman Hated By Everyone In Connecticut After Health Care Debates
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 27, 2009 09:00am |
Statement |
Lieberman: Yemen will be 'tomorrow's war' if pre-emptive action not taken
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Article |
RP |
Dec 21, 2009 12:55pm |
General |
Lieberman: Obama Never Pressed Me On Public Option
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Article |
Penguin |
Dec 20, 2009 10:00pm |
News |
Democrats take on the Liebermonster
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Article |
Scott³ |
Dec 15, 2009 11:00am |
General |
Lieberman expresses regret to colleagues over healthcare tension
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Brandonius Maximus |
Dec 14, 2009 09:15pm |
Blog Entry |
More Reasons To Love Joe Lieberman!
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 14, 2009 05:00pm |
Poll |
81% Of Dems Want Lieberman Punished For Health Care Filibuster
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Article |
Scott³ |
Dec 14, 2009 01:20pm |
Blog Entry |
Joe Lieberman, Worst Person In History Of Universe, Part Nine Million
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 13, 2009 08:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Harry and Joe
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 10, 2009 10:15am |
Amusing |
Obama's modest proposal: A Lieberman swap
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Article |
RP |
Nov 08, 2009 06:00pm |
News |
Sen. Joe Lieberman calls Fort Hood massacre a 'terrorist' act
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Article |
Monsieur |
Oct 30, 2009 11:00am |
News |
Former Dem Veep Candidate Plans to Campaign for GOP
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Article |
BILLYW |
Oct 27, 2009 12:25pm |
Statement |
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill With A Public Option
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Article |
RP |
Oct 13, 2009 12:00pm |
Endorsement |
Lieberman opposes Baucus health bill
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Article |
RP |
Oct 11, 2009 06:00pm |
News |
Lieberman bill may cross a bridge in same-sex debate
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 23, 2009 11:00am |
Interview |
Lieberman Suggests Health Care Reform May Have to Wait
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Article |
RP |
Jan 29, 2009 03:40pm |
News |
Lieberman Heaps Praise On Obama For Afghan Policy, Al-Arabiya Interview
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Article |
karin1492 |
Jan 20, 2009 09:00am |
News |
Lieberman: "I was deeply moved and inspired"
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Dec 17, 2008 06:40am |
Poll |
New Low For Lieberman In Quinnipiac Poll
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 02, 2008 09:00am |
General |
Lieberman now praising Obama
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Article |
Karma Policeman |
Nov 26, 2008 09:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Lieberman Donated to Gordon Smith & Peter King
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Article |
Karma Policeman |
Nov 24, 2008 11:00pm |
General |
Lieberman: Obama 'about perfect' in Cabinet picks
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Article |
Penguin |
Nov 18, 2008 11:00am |
Blog Entry |
Lieberman: Suck On That, Liberals!
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Article |
Karma Policeman |
Nov 11, 2008 04:15pm |
News |
Obama wants Lieberman to stay with Senate Dems
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Nov 11, 2008 02:00pm |
Blog Entry |
It's Official: Full Dem Caucus Will Vote On Lieberman's Fate
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 09, 2008 09:00am |
Blog Entry |
Lieberman Aide: Booting Him Would Be Putting Politics Ahead Of Nation's Safety
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 07, 2008 10:25am |
News |
McConnell reaches out to Lieberman
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Article |
Ex-New Jerseyan |
Nov 06, 2008 12:00pm |
News |
Lieberman keeps committee for now
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Article |
Ex-New Jerseyan |
Oct 28, 2008 06:40pm |
Speculative |
Sen. Lieberman likely to lose his gavel in massive reshuffle being discussed
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Article |
RP |
Oct 26, 2008 12:20pm |
Commentary |
Lieberman: I Respect Obama
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 24, 2008 05:00pm |
Statement |
"Thank God" Palin isn't prez on Day One, Lieberman says
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Article |
RP |
Sep 24, 2008 06:00pm |
General |
Conn. Democrats to debate censuring Lieberman
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Article |
DFWDem |
Sep 05, 2008 07:00pm |
News |
After RNC Speech, Republicans Court Lieberman to Make the Switch Official
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Article |
John |
Sep 04, 2008 11:20pm |
News |
Democrats Rebuke Lieberman for Obama Comments
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Aug 13, 2008 11:00pm |
News |
Pelosi blasts Lieberman
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Aug 10, 2008 10:20pm |
Blog Entry |
Lieberman's $100K Peace Offering To Senate Dems
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Aug 09, 2008 01:00pm |
General |
Lieberman ‘on McCain short-list’
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Article |
DFWDem |
Jul 22, 2008 01:00pm |
News |
Lieberman takes from Republicans, gives to Democrats
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Article |
MadViking |
Jul 13, 2008 09:00pm |
News |
Democrats may cut Lieberman loose
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Article |
TX DEM |
Jul 08, 2008 03:00pm |
News |
43,000-name Petition to Expel Lieberman From the Senate Democratic Caucus to be Delivered by BNF and Netroots Activists
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Jul 01, 2008 08:00am |
Blog Entry |
Poll: Lieberman's Approval Rating Goes Down Back Home
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Jun 29, 2008 05:00pm |
Statement |
Lieberman: U.S. May Be Attacked In 2009
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Article |
RP |
Jun 05, 2008 12:30pm |
Event |
Obama Confronts Lieberman On McCain Advocacy, Tone, on Senate Floor
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Article |
RP |
May 29, 2008 06:00pm |
Profile |
Say It Ain't So, Joe
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Article |
RP |
May 27, 2008 05:55am |
Event |
Joseph Lieberman To Headline Upcoming Pastor Hagee Summit
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Article |
RP |
May 21, 2008 06:00pm |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Democrats and Our Enemies By JOSEPH LIEBERMAN
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Article |
RP |
May 19, 2008 01:00pm |
Statement |
Dialogue with Sen. Lieberman on terrorism videos
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Article |
RP |
Apr 20, 2008 01:00pm |
Commentary |
Lieberman's Gone Over To The Other Side
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Apr 15, 2008 09:00pm |
News |
Lieberman willing to star at Republican convention
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Article |
karin1492 |
Apr 09, 2008 10:00am |
News |
FBI probe: Lieberman campaign to blame for crashing own Web site
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Apr 08, 2008 10:40am |
Blog Entry |
Lieberwhat?
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Feb 18, 2008 03:00pm |
General |
Sense of Freedom Follows a Career Crisis [Lieberman]
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Article |
DFWDem |
Feb 11, 2008 04:10am |
General |
Lieberman may attend GOP convention
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Article |
RP |
Feb 06, 2008 01:00am |
News |
Lieberman No Longer a Super Delegate
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Article |
RBH |
Jan 09, 2008 01:00pm |
News |
Lieberman: McCain Has 'Better Judgment' Than to Name Him VP
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Dec 03, 2007 08:20pm |
Opinion |
Lieberman: Friendly with GOP, lying about Democrats
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Nov 21, 2007 01:40am |
News |
Lieberman joins McCain on Iraq trip
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jul 31, 2007 01:00am |
News |
Lieberman escalates attack on Iraq critics
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Article |
Scott³ |
Jul 23, 2007 06:40am |
General |
Lieberman’s New Party Line
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Article |
RP |
Jul 05, 2007 02:00am |
News |
Lieberman may back Republican in '08 race
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Article |
RBH |
Jun 12, 2007 01:00pm |
Statement |
Party head lambastes Lieberman on Iran
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Article |
RP |
Jun 10, 2007 04:00pm |
Interview |
Lieberman: Bomb Iran If It Doesn't Stop; Conn. Senator Says The U.S. Should Strike If Tehran Keeps Helping Anti-U.S. Forces In Iraq
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
May 22, 2007 12:00pm |
Interview |
Lieberman, Sticking With Democrats for Now, Warns Them on Iraq
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Article |
RP |
Mar 10, 2007 05:00pm |
News |
A New Seating Chart
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Article |
Hail to the Rookies |
Feb 28, 2007 04:00pm |
News |
Lieberman criticizes Bush over first-responder funding
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Article |
Servo |
Feb 22, 2007 01:35pm |
Statement |
Lieberman Says It's A "Remote Possibility" That He'll Jump To GOP
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Article |
RP |
Feb 06, 2007 01:50pm |
Proposed Legislation |
Lieberman: U.S. should consider terrorism tax
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Article |
RP |
Jan 28, 2007 07:35pm |
Blog Entry |
Brownback Knocks Down Lieberman Claim That Iraq Resolutions ‘Encourage The Enemy’
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Jan 28, 2007 05:00pm |
General |
Lieberman may back Republican in 2008
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Article |
DFWDem |
Jan 24, 2007 11:00am |
Blog Entry |
The toxicity of Joe Lieberman's treason accusations
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Article |
RP |
Jan 19, 2007 08:15pm |
News |
Lieberman: Don't List Me as a Democrat
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Article |
Ripzaw |
Jan 14, 2007 12:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Hagel smacks down Lieberman
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 10, 2006 02:00pm |
Announcement |
Lieberman: Call me a Democrat
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Article |
Monsieur |
Aug 25, 2006 02:00pm |
News |
Lieberman still a Democrat -- on paper
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Article |
Monsieur |
Aug 21, 2006 03:00pm |
News |
City Asked To Un-"Democrat" Lieberman
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Article |
Ripzaw |
Aug 14, 2006 10:05pm |
Opinion |
The last hawkish Democrat leaves the building
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Article |
Ralphie |
Jul 22, 2006 09:20pm |
Blog Entry |
The Incumbent Party
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Article |
Ripzaw |
Jul 04, 2006 07:35am |
News |
MoveOn Criticizes Sen. Lieberman for Decision to Run as Independent If He Loses Connecticut's Democratic Primary in August
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Article |
kal |
Jun 27, 2006 11:00pm |
News |
Lieberman Is Endorsed by AFL-CIO
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Article |
New York Democrat |
Jun 27, 2006 05:00am |
General |
Can Lieberman Survive Iraq?
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Article |
kal |
Nov 19, 2004 12:00am |
Speculative |
Talk Of Lieberman As Mr. Secretary
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Article |
Tony82 |
Apr 28, 2004 12:00am |
Humor |
In case you've forgotten, today is national 'Say Hi to Joe Day'
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Article |
BILLYW |
Feb 03, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Sen. Joe Lieberman to announce his withdrawal from presidential race
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Article |
Eric |
Jan 25, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman lodges protest with CNN over 'Jew question'
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Article |
Eddie |
Jan 20, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman Says He Won't Quit After NH
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Dec 26, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman Calls for Abortion Discussion
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Article |
Ced |
Dec 19, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman Says Dean is Divisive Force
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Article |
PragCon 3.0 |
Dec 15, 2003 12:00am |
Picture |
Dogs for Joe (Lieberman)
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Article |
User 13 |
Dec 11, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman turns tables after Gore snub
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Article |
New York Democrat |
Dec 09, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman in Dark About Gore Nod to Dean
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Article |
Wabash |
Nov 11, 2003 12:00am |
Amusing |
Lieberman Sings to Supporters
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Article |
Eddie |
Oct 14, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Lieberman, the Centrist in the Middle of the Pack
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Article |
Ced |
Sep 27, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman behind on fund-raising
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Sep 16, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman Will Back D.C. School Vouchers
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Article |
Ced |
Sep 15, 2003 12:00am |
Perspective |
Fear erodes Lieberman's support
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Article |
eddy 9_99 |
Sep 03, 2003 12:00am |
Commentary |
Lieberman campaign tight lipped on Indian issues
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Aug 19, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Lieberman refuses to run to the left
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 18, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Lieberman's positions veer from his party's
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 11, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman lashes left-wing Democrats
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 05, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman: Dems Need to Focus on Security
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 05, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
The Lieberman conundrum
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 04, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Lieberman Takes A Stand
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Article |
Ced |
Jul 28, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman faults Bush, Democratic rivals on Iraq
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Article |
Ced |
Jul 10, 2003 12:00am |
Profile |
Holy Joe, Corporate Joe, G.I. Joe
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Article |
RP |
Jul 02, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Lieberman Raises $5 Million
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Article |
Ced |
Jun 17, 2003 12:00am |
Profile |
Centrist In Debt To JFK
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Article |
None Entered |
Jan 21, 2003 08:33pm |
General |
Lieberman 2004 website
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Article |
New Dem |
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