Lieberman Reportedly Will Not Seek Re-election
U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman reportedly will not run for re-election.
Lieberman (I-Conn.), who became the first Jewish nominee on a major presidential ticket when Al Gore chose him as his running mate in 2000, will announce his decision Wednesday in Hartford, Politico reported.
Lieberman lost favor with Democrats over his support for the Iraq War. He lost the Connecticut primary in 2006 but ran as an independent and won.
He caucused with the Democrats, but backed the presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in 2008.
Lieberman’s overall ratings are low, Politico reported.
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