Article: Selecting Lieberman Is Seen as Bold Move; Religion May Be IssueGore's Choice for His Running Mate: Moderate Senator Who Scorned Clinton

Brian Knowlton
International Herald Tribune
08-08-2000
In a bold if not risk-free political stroke, Vice President Al Gore has selected Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut as his running mate, making him the first Jewish candidate on a major-party presidential ticket. ''Miracles happen,'' a clearly delighted Mr. Lieberman told reporters Monday outside his home in New Haven, Connecticut. ''I consider this a miracle for which I'm grateful.'' He was to join Mr. Gore in Nashville for a formal announcement Tuesday. Mr. Lieberman, 58, is a widely respected member of the Senate, a man of strong positions but open to bipartisan solutions. He drew national attention two years ago when he took ...

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