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'''Elizabeth "Liddy" Dole''', born July 29, 1936 (age {{age|1936|7|29}}), is the wife of [[Bob Dole]], a [[Republican]] from [[Kansas]] and former candidate for President of the [[United States of America]]. She is a former Senator from the state of [[North Carolina]]. Her [[maiden name]] was '''Hanford'''.
'''Elizabeth "Liddy" Dole''', born July 29, 1936 (age {{age|1936|7|29}}), is the wife of [[Bob Dole]], a [[Republican]] from [[Kansas]] and former candidate for President of the [[United States of America]]. She is a former Senator from the state of [[North Carolina]]. Her [[maiden name]] was '''Hanford'''.
==Political career==
Following the retirement of Senator Jesse Helms, Elizabeth Dole ran for his seat and won. She served as Chairwoman of the Republican Senatorial Committee in the 2006 election cycle, but did not enjoy a level of success, as the Republicans lost six seats and became the minority party.
Following the retirement of Senator Jesse Helms, Elizabeth Dole ran for his seat and won. She served as Chairwoman of the Republican Senatorial Committee in the 2006 election cycle, but did not enjoy a level of success, as the Republicans lost six seats and became the minority party.
Dole attended [[Duke University]] and [[Harvard Law School]].
Dole attended [[Duke University]] and [[Harvard Law School]].
Dole was defeated for re-election in 2008 by Democratic opponent [[Kay Hagan]].<ref>[http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/1875/4822/en/summary.html North Carolina election results]</ref>
Dole was defeated for re-election in 2008 by Democratic opponent [[Kay Hagan]].<ref>[http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/1875/4822/en/summary.html North Carolina election results]</ref>
==Views==
Dole is a social conservative though fiscally liberal-leaning.<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Elizabeth_Dole.htm Elizabeth Dole on the Issues]</ref> She opposes abortion, illegal immigration, and military limitations though has supported gun control and economic stimulus spending.
==References==
==References==
[[Category:Former United States Senators]]
[[Category:Former United States Senators]]
[[Category:Republican Party]]
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[[Category:Conservatives]]
[[Category:110th United States Congress]]
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[[Category:North Carolina]]
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[[Category:Moderate Republicans]]