Clinton announced his candidacy for President on July 11, 1995, and the ensuing primary has been called "The Battle for the Heart of the Democratic Party". Clinton represented the progressive wing of the party, with Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman representing the Conservative wing. Governor Jerry Brown of California also ran, calling Clinton's progressivism a manner of convenience, but after poor showings in early primaries withdrew in March of 1996. Clinton won the nomination on July 5, 1996, and chose New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley as his Vice President.