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NEWS ABOUT: Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman stories: 70 news summaries

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 McCain Mixes Up 
 Militants on 
 Mideast Tour 

Candidate says Teheran's helping al-Qaeda

Mar 18, 08 5:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain mixed up his militants today during a stop on his Mideast tour. He told reporters in Jordan that Tehran is “taking al Qaeda into Iran, training them and sending them back.” A whisper from Sen. Joseph Lieberman prompted him to add, "I'm sorry, the Iranians... More »

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Iran • John McCain • Joe Lieberman • gaffe • al-Qaeda in Iraq

OPINION

Writers Parse Buckley's Legacy

What ended his brand of conservatism—or does it endure?

Feb 28, 08 3:36 PM CST
(Newser) - William F. Buckley Jr. was a titan on the political scene, carving out his own brand of conservatism. But one day after his death, writers differ on his legacy:
  • At Slate, Timothy Noah notes Buckley’s more noxious stances—defending segregationists and Joe McCarthy—and says it’s good
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obituary • Joe Lieberman • Ronald Reagan • National Review • conservatism • William F. Buckley Jr.

UPDATED

Dodd Endorses Obama

Conn. senator is 1st ex-Democratic candidate to take sides

Feb 26, 08 11:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Dodd endorsed Barack Obama today in Cleveland, praising his ex-opponent for his "ability to reach and touch the hearts and souls of Americans," the Plain Dealer reports. The first former candidate to make an endorsement in the race, Dodd told the Hartford Courant he was "back... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Joe Lieberman • Chris Dodd • political endorsement • Ohio primary

Bush Wins War Budget Battle

Senate approves $70 billion in war funds

Dec 19, 07 3:39 AM CST
(Newser) - The White House last night won a major victory in the Senate—securing $70 billion in funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, free of the restrictions linked to troop withdrawals Democrats had insisted on for weeks. In a budget deal that ended months of wrangling, the Senate passed... More »

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Iraq • Afghanistan • Mitch McConnell • Joe Lieberman • budget • Tom Harkin • Roy Blunt • Taxpayers for Common Sense

Surging McCain Hopes History Repeats in NH

Once-faltering bid rides endorsements, rivals' disappearance

Dec 18, 07 10:10 AM CST
(Newser) - John McCain, whose candidacy barely registered in polls a few months ago, is enjoying a momentum surge in New Hampshire. “I am obviously going to try to capitalize” on three key newspaper endorsements and Joe Lieberman’s support, McCain said. He's seeking the same independents who gave him the... More »

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Mitt Romney • Barack Obama • John McCain • New Hampshire • Joe Lieberman • Ron Paul • independents • New Hampshire primary

Lieberman to Back McCain

Hawkish pal could sway moderates & independents

Dec 17, 07 5:41 AM CST
(Newser) - Democratic Connecticut senator and one-time vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman is expected today to announce his support of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, reports the Washington Post. The newly "Independent Democrat" agrees with McCain's hawkish Iraq stance, and his backing is thought to hold some sway with moderate and... More »

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John McCain • Joe Lieberman • independents • New Hampshire primary • endorsement

Dems Should Throw Joe Overboard

Lieberman does party more harm than good, columnist claims

Aug 4, 07 6:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Senate Democrats wouldn’t be in the majority if Joe Lieberman didn’t caucus with them, but maybe they’d be better off, the New York Observer’s Steve Kornacki argues. Kornacki says the Independent senator embarrasses Dems by siding with the enemy  and accusing them of being terrorist coddlers.... More »

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Senate • Senate Democrats • GOP • Joe Lieberman • Democrat • senator

Senate OKs Spying Program

Dems bow to White House on warrantless wiretapping bill, will revisit in 6 months

Aug 4, 07 8:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Senate voted last night to temporarily extend the government's controversial surveillance program, the Washington Post reports. The contentious 60-28 vote, a  concession to the White House by Democrats, will allow for the continued interception of electronic communication between Americans and overseas parties without  a court order. The measures will... More »

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Senate • Joe Lieberman • NSA • surveillance • wiretap • warrantless wiretapping • George W. Bush

Senators Pitch Regional Primary Days

Plan would prevent current race to the
top of the calendar

Jul 31, 07 3:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Three senators—a Democrat, an Independent and a Republican—have proposed a radical reinvention of the now-hopelessly-congested presidential primary system. To avoid states racing to the top of the calendar, it would establish four regions, each assigned its own voting day. Drafted by Amy Klobuchar, Joe Lieberman, and Lamar Alexander,... More »

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primary • presidential primaries • Joe Lieberman • Amy Klobuchar • Lamar Alexander • senator

Mormon Faith Bedevils Romney Bid

Voters wary; rivals quick to take advantage (and apologize later)

Jun 20, 07 9:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mitt Romney is still having to explain and defend his religion on the campaign trail. In recent weeks, staffers for two GOP rivals sent out e-mails questioning Mormon beliefs (the candidates later apologized), notes ABC News. And Romney himself has had to battle misconceptions about his faith, especially with regard... More »

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Mitt Romney • presidential campaign • John F. Kennedy • religion • Joe Lieberman • Judaism • polygamy • Mormon • Catholicism

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