Democrat-Turned-Independent Joe Lieberman, Former Senator and VP Nominee, Dies at 82

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. Read more: Subscribe to TIME Breaking News YouTube Channel ►►: Subscribe to TIME’s YouTube channel ►► Subscribe to TIME: Get the day’s top headlines to your inbox, curated by TIME editors: Follow us: X (Twitter): Facebook: Instagram: