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'''William Dodd “Bill” Hathaway''' (February 21, 1924 – June 24, 2013) was a U.S. representative and senator from [[Maine]] during the 1960s and 70s. He was a very [[liberal]] Democrat who first represented the second congressional district in the House of Representatives and elected to the Senate in 1972.
'''William Dodd “Bill” Hathaway''' (February 21, 1924 – June 24, 2013) was a U.S. representative and senator from [[Maine]] during the 1960s and 70s. He was a very [[liberal]] Democrat who first represented the second congressional district in the House of Representatives and elected to the Senate in 1972.
==U.S. Senate==
Hathaway ran in the 1972 elections against four-term incumbent [[Moderate Republican]] senator [[Margaret Chase Smith]]. During the campaign, he emphasized on his relatively young age compared to Smith and attacked her for not being sufficiently left-wing enough,<ref>Martin, Douglas (June 25, 2013). [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/politics/william-hathaway-senator-from-maine-dies-at-89.html William Hathaway, Senator From Maine, Dies at 89]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref> particularly over her support for the [[Vietnam War]]. He ultimately won the general election with 53% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6513 ME US Senate]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref>
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