A former United States Senator has passed away unexpectedly. The statement said Joe Lieberman passed away because of complications from a fall he sustained. He used to be a Democrat, but left the Democratic Party to become an independent. WDSU reported on Joe Lieberman’s passing:
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.
Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82.
The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.
You can read more about Joe Lieberman’s career here.
