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 endors...