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obituary2 years ago

CT Officials Pay Tribute to Weicker

Former Connecticut Governor and U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker Jr. was remembered at his funeral as an outspoken politician, competitive tennis player, and loving grandfather. Known for his larger-than-life personality and fearlessness, Weicker won most of his elections but suffered a defeat in a re-election battle for the U.S. Senate in 1988. However, he made a comeback by winning the race for governor in 1990 as an independent. Weicker's funeral was attended by political figures and family members, and he received condolences from President Joe Biden.

via Hartford Courant|
#connecticut#funeral#governor
politics2 years ago

Remembering Lowell Weicker: A Maverick Senator and Political Giant

President Joe Biden pays tribute to Lowell Weicker, a former U.S. Senator and independent governor known for his courage, independence, and commitment to his convictions. Weicker's career spanned various roles in government, and he fought for disability rights and increased funding for medical research. Biden praises Weicker's principled approach and sends condolences to his family and the people of Connecticut.

via The White House|
#connecticut#independent#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

Lowell Weicker, Maverick GOP Senator and Connecticut Governor, Dies at 92

Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a former three-term senator from Connecticut and prominent Republican adversary of Presidents Nixon and Reagan, has passed away at the age of 92. Weicker gained national attention for his role in the Watergate hearings and later became Connecticut's governor, where he successfully implemented an income tax to address the state's fiscal crisis. He was also known for his efforts in increasing medical research funding and advocating for AIDS patients. Weicker's political career spanned over three decades, during which he remained a self-described "maverick" and independent thinker.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

Lowell Weicker, Maverick Connecticut Senator and Governor, Dies at 92, Leaving a Legacy of Political Courage

Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a liberal Republican known for his fierce criticism of President Nixon during the Watergate hearings, has died at the age of 92. Weicker, who served as a U.S. senator and later as governor of Connecticut, was admired for his political independence and willingness to challenge authority. He founded a third party and took office as an independent governor, pushing through the creation of an income tax despite lacking support from his own party. Weicker's politics often made him an outsider, and he was a vocal opponent of the increasing power of the Christian right within the Republican Party. He endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections and criticized Donald Trump as a "total con artist."

via The New York Times|
#connecticut-governor#independent-politics#lowell-weicker