Yesterday, Connecticut Senator Joseph I. Lieberman joined the Democratic field running for President in 2004. The Democratic field already includes Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, Senator John Edwards of North Carolina, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, and former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt. Other Democrats who are said to be considering running include Senator Bob Graham of Florida and New York Civil Rights Activist Al Shapton.

Senator Lieberman announced yesterday at his old high school in Stamford, Connecticut that he would run for the Presidency in 2004. In his announcement, Lieberman stated, "We must rise above politics and restore independence to the White House, not compromise our economic or environmental or health secruity for political contributors or extreme ideologies. We must rise above partisan politics and stand up for our values here at home, because family and faith and responsibility matter more than power and partisanship and priviledge."

The addition of three term Senator Joe Lieberman adds the most conservative Democrat to the presidential field. A founding member of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council, the spring board for former President Bill Clinton's successful run in 1992, Senator Lieberman has co-sponsored the Senate resolution authorizing President Bush to use military action to disarm Iraq, supports the limited, experimental use of vouchers to provide public funds for private school tuition; and touts a pro-business voting record.

Senator Lieberman ran with former Vice President Al Gore on the Democratic ticket in 2000. The unsuccessful Gore/Lieberman ticket won the popular vote and received more votes than any other Democratic ticket in history.