Senator Joe Lieberman--First Jewish Candidate On A Presidential Ticket

 Joe Lieberman, the senator from Connecticut who became the first Jewish Vice-Presidential candidate, has died of complications from a fall.  

Lieberman was named by Al Gore to be his running mate in 2000, the first known Jew to run on a major party presidential ticket. He may have become the first Jewish vice president if the US Supreme Court would have allowed a recount of the Florida vote. He was later under consideration to run as a Republican VP by Senator John McCain. 

With moderate views on social issues and hawkish defense views, Lieberman found himself in a political no-man's land in the increasingly polarizing political landscape. He left the Democratic party after losing in the primary to retain his senate seat, he would run as an independent in that election and keep his seat. 

Joe Lieberman was 82.