Former Republican Senator Lowell Weicker, Nixon Critic and Bold Political Maverick, Dies at 92

Weicker served three terms as a U.S. senator from Connecticut known for criticizing his own party and President Nixon during Watergate.
Weicker was a liberal Republican who fought with conservatives in his party over government spending.
As Connecticut governor, Weicker instituted an income tax to address the state's budget crisis.
Weicker was a champion for biomedical research funding and helped pass key legislation supporting it.
Weicker endorsed Barack Obama and was a vocal critic of Donald Trump, showcasing his political independence.