Those of us who see shades of grey have long respected Lieberman even though we often don’t often agree with him.
It’s always easier to see shades when you are lucky enough to be born.
“Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman is a staunch supporter of abortion rights now, and even voted against a ban on partial-birth abortion...”
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2000/sep/11/20000911-012032-1636r/