Political positions of Joe Lieberman

Here are Senator Joe Lieberman's votes and remarks on various issues.

Party identification

In January 2007, Lieberman described himself as being "genuinely an Independent," saying "I agree more often than not with Democrats on domestic policy. I agree more often than not with Republicans on foreign and defense policy." Fox News.com. January 24, 2007.

Domestic policy

Abortion

Overall Lieberman has a pro-choice voting record, and in 2007 he received a grade of 100 from the abortion rights organization NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Affirmative action

In a 1995 speech before the National Press Club, Lieberman said, "this business of deciding by group, the argument that some make that some groups are genetically less able than others. That's an un-American argument." Affirmative action programs "must change because they are inconsistent with the law and basic American values of equal treatment and opportunity." He also stated that he was "against group preferences".

In 1996, he expressed support for California's Proposition 209,, Village Voice (Oct. 31, 2000) which sought...
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