Lieberman Says Gore Call 'Too Late,' Blasts Dean

DURHAM, N.H. (Reuters) - Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman on Tuesday blasted former running mate Al Gore's endorsement of rival Howard Dean as a step backward for Democrats and said he was "more determined than ever" to press ahead with his presidential bid.

"I was surprised that Al Gore would endorse a candidate who stands for so many things that Al Gore has not stood for," Lieberman told reporters in the first primary state of New Hampshire. "Namely, uh, me."