Officials: Sen. Joe Lieberman Will Retire In 2012

Officials: Sen. Joe Lieberman will retire in 2012

WASHINGTON—Sen. Joe Lieberman, the 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee who angered the party by backing Republican John McCain for president in 2008, will retire and not seek a fifth term, Democratic officials said Tuesday.

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