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Al Gore, hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Luke Tress in JTA · 29 Mar

Former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, drew a diverse crowd of mourners who remembered him as a model of decency and bipartisan cooperation that is lacking in today's politics.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Joe Lieberman Praises John McCain In Eulogy — Jokes About ‘Having To Walk’ To Funeral On Shabbat

Forward · 2 Sep 2018

In a moving eulogy for John McCain, Joe Lieberman highlighted McCain's respect for Lieberman's Jewish practices and their shared love for Jerusalem.

0 History Politics

The Hero’s Funeral and the Orators

Paul Berman in Tablet · 2 Sep 2018

Henry Kissinger's eulogy for John McCain at the National Cathedral stood out as the most remarkable among the orations given, contrasting with Barack Obama's speech, which was deemed unsatisfactory due to being self-focused rather than centered on America's significance.

0 Politics History

John McCain’s Reckless Love

Emily Benedek in Tablet · 28 Aug 2018

The article reflects on writer's personal interactions with John McCain, highlighting his bravery, resilience, and commitment to doing what he believed was right.

0 Politics

Joe Lieberman ‘Praying’ For John McCain As He Halts Treatment For Brain Cancer

Forward · 25 Aug 2018

Former Senator Joe Lieberman expressed his prayers for his friend, Senator John McCain, who decided to stop treatment for his aggressive brain cancer.

0 Politics Jewish Law

McCain Regrets Picking Palin Over Lieberman As His 2008 Running Mate

Forward · 8 May 2018

Senator John McCain expressed regret in his new book and accompanying documentary for not choosing Senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election over Sarah Palin.