Sen. Joe Lieberman |
Current | Vice President
Gore announced Lieberman as his running mate on Aug. 8, 2000.
U.S. Senator from Connecticut, first elected in 1988, seeking re-election in 2000; serves on the Armed Services, Environment and Public Works, Small Business and Governmental Affairs Committees. Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council since 1995. |
Career | Re-elected to the U.S. Senate
in 1994 with more than 67% of the vote.
Won election to the U.S. Senate in 1988, defeating incumbent Lowell Weicker by 10,000 votes. Attorney General of Connecticut from 1982-1988. Elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1970, served for 10 years, including 6 as Majority Leader. |
Activities | Author of five books:
In Praise of Public Life (2000); Child Support in America (1986);
The
Legacy (1981, about Connecticut politics from 1930-80); The Scorpion
and the Tarantula (1970, about early efforts to control nuclear arms);
The
Power Broker (1966, about John M. Bailey).
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Education | Yale College, bachelor's
degree, 1964; Yale Law School, 1967.
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Family | Wife
Hadassah; four children: Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan and Hana. Two granddaughters:
Tennessee and Willie.
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Religion | Jewish.
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Age | 58 years old. Born Feb. 24, 1942 in Stamford, Connecticut. |
Speech Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA -- Aug. 16, 2000. > Readings
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