Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82

March 27 (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator and Democratic Party vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman died on Wednesday at age 82 in New York City after suffering complications from a fall, his family said.

"His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him when he passed," the statement said. "Senator Lieberman's love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest."

    

The Legacy of Leadership

Senator Lieberman's decades-long career in public service was characterized by his unwavering commitment to finding common ground and bridging the gap between opposing parties.

The Democratic Party nominated Lieberman for vice president in the 2000 election, in which Republican George W. Bush defeated Democrat Al Gore. Lieberman was the first American Jew to run for president on a major party ticket.

He suffered setbacks in his 2004 Democratic presidential candidacies due to his endorsement of the Iraq War.

KEY FACTS

·         Lieberman served in the U.S. Senate for Connecticut from 1989 to 2013 and was Al Gore’s running mate in the 2000 election, becoming the first Jewish candidate to be on a major-party ticket.

·         Lieberman was also the first major Democrat—though he later left the party and identified as an independent Democrat—to denounce President Bill Clinton for his sexual relationship and scandal with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky, according to the New York Times.

·         Recently, Lieberman was the founding chairman of No Labels and was working to identify candidates to run for president in 2024 on a Unity Party ticket.

·         His funeral will be held March 29 at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, Lieberman’s hometown, and there will be another memorial service announced later, his family said.

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Joe was a man of great moral character who devoted his life to serving his nation. In a statement, Gore said, "He was a truly gifted leader, whose affable personality and strong will made him a force to be reckoned with."

"That’s why it came as no surprise to any of us who knew him when he’d start singing his favorite song: Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way.' And doing things Joe’s way meant always putting his country and the values of equality and fairness first," Gore said.

A centrist, Lieberman was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1988. He lost the state's Democratic primary in 2006 but retained his seat by winning the general election as an independent candidate.

Inspiration for Progress: Lessons from Lieberman

In Senator Lieberman's memory, let us recommit ourselves to the values of cooperation, civility, and respect that he exemplified throughout his remarkable life.

Moving Forward: Empowering Brands, Embracing Unity

Inspired by the spirit of Senator Lieberman, My Amazon Bee remains steadfast in our mission to empower brands and businesses to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.