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[Bob Dole]

[Bob Dole]

Bob Dole

PARTY: Republican
AGE ON INAUGURATION DAY 1997: 73
BIRTH DATE: July 22, 1923
HOMETOWN: Russell, Kan.
EDUCATION: University of Kansas, 1941-1943; Washburn University, A.B., LL.B., 1952
FAMILY: married to Elizabeth Dole; one daughter from first marriage
RELIGION: Methodist
MILITARY SERVICE: U.S. Army, 1943-48
CURRENT JOB: Candidate for president
PREVIOUS JOBS: Senate Majority Leader (1994-96), Minority Leader, U.S. Senate (1986-1994); Majority Leader, U.S. Senate (1984-86); Senator, U.S. Senate (1969-present); Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (1961-69); Kansas State Legislature (1951-53); Russell County Attorney (1953-61); U.S. Army (1943-1948)
AFFILIATIONS: Kiwanis; Masons; Chamber of Commerce; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Shriners; Elks
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY: Conservative with occasional centrist leanings
MAJOR FEATS: Champion of Americans with Disabilities legislation; led charge to authorize use of force in Persian Gulf War
PET ISSUE: Downsizing federal government in favor of states and localities; help for the disabled.
BIGGEST PLUS: Experience, stature
BIGGEST MINUS: Problems articulating a vision; reputation for crankiness
ODDS OF WINNING ELECTION: 4 to 1
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS: 810 1st Street, N.E., Suite 30; Washington, DC 20002; (202) 414-6400
WORLD-WIDE WEB SITE
E-MAIL ADDRESS: No direct e-mail address

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