There are, it seems, so few Joe Liebermans when we need them the most. The former Senator from Connecticut, who died of complications this week following a fall, had an illustrious career as an outstanding public servant. Joe Lieberman's north star was always
This very personal and touching tribute to Joe Lieberman, like all the others I've read, omits an important detail. Perhaps the reason is that Senator Lieberman is not responsible for what happened, but it is, unfortunately, part of his life story and our country's history. I refer to the Republican Party's rejection of Lieberman in 2008 as the running mate for John McCain on the grounds that the Senator from Connecticut was a Democrat. Tragically, the Republican leadership inserted Sarah Palin in his place. Yes, instead of the the Joe Lieberman beautifully praised here, they chose the author of "Just flip it, Baby!" That substitution corrodes our politics today as much as any other single decision. What a sad, necessary footnote to the story of Joe Lieberman.
Thank you! I have read a few tributes to Senator Lieberman but I did not realize how close he and Governor Hogan were in the past. I am very concerned that his untimely loss will make it even more difficult to achieve a bipartisan result in November. I have been a member and supporter of No Labels and their work with the Problem Solvers in Congress for several years. In recognition of this legacy, I will increase my support and communications efforts over the next six months.
This very personal and touching tribute to Joe Lieberman, like all the others I've read, omits an important detail. Perhaps the reason is that Senator Lieberman is not responsible for what happened, but it is, unfortunately, part of his life story and our country's history. I refer to the Republican Party's rejection of Lieberman in 2008 as the running mate for John McCain on the grounds that the Senator from Connecticut was a Democrat. Tragically, the Republican leadership inserted Sarah Palin in his place. Yes, instead of the the Joe Lieberman beautifully praised here, they chose the author of "Just flip it, Baby!" That substitution corrodes our politics today as much as any other single decision. What a sad, necessary footnote to the story of Joe Lieberman.
Thank you! I have read a few tributes to Senator Lieberman but I did not realize how close he and Governor Hogan were in the past. I am very concerned that his untimely loss will make it even more difficult to achieve a bipartisan result in November. I have been a member and supporter of No Labels and their work with the Problem Solvers in Congress for several years. In recognition of this legacy, I will increase my support and communications efforts over the next six months.