Bob Dole (Sans Elizabeth) Stumps For Palin In Raleigh

By: Scott Conroy
Topics: Sarah Palin

(CBS)

From CBS News' Scott Conroy:

(RALEIGH, N.C.) - As his wife Elizabeth was making her own campaign stop about two hours to the west in Salisbury, former Sen. Bob Dole spoke at Sarah Palin's rally Saturday night rally here.

The traveling press arrived after Dole spoke, but two people who were there said the 1996 Republican presidential nominee told a few funny anecdotes to warm up the crowd.

"Now I know that Sen. Bob Dole was just here — I was honored to get to meet him," Palin said. "And you must be so proud of Bob Dole. Truly he is a great American. He is a hero, a servant to his country in war and in peace."

Tonight's rally marked the fourth straight time Palin has made a public event in North Carolina without Sen. Elizabeth Dole by her side. The last time the two appeared together was at a presidential debate watch party in Greenville on Oct. 7.

Dole is locked in a tough Senate reelection battle against Democratic State Senator Kay Hagan. Last week, Dole began running an ad accusing Kagan of having ties to an atheist group, leading Kagan to file a lawsuit against Dole.

Scott Conroy
Scott Conroy is a National Political Reporter for RealClearPolitics and a contributor for CBS News.
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by pjc27 November 3, 2008 12:05 PM EST: That oughta help with their right wing fundy base who is sure everyone who supports seperation of church and state if Godless. Two idiot on a stump -there''s a joke there somewhere. Punchline? Palin is her own punchline!; Reply to this comment


by floroh_panow November 2, 2008 9:41 PM EST: All eyes on NC this year. I am happy to see that some of the "red" states are finally changing blue. After all of the chants of "4 more years" and W''s everywhere, this nation is finally coming together to oust the most pitiful party (even more pitiful than the KNow-nothing party of the 1850s)Lincoln would be so disappointed in what his party has evolved into. Go KAY!; Reply to this comment


by heuristic1 November 2, 2008 2:16 AM EST: Liddy and Sarah - twin cancers on America. Thank god, they''re both sinking fast.; Reply to this comment


by user168-2009 November 2, 2008 2:10 AM EST: Liddy Dole is a Christian that lies.
Sarah Palin is a Christian that lies.

Liddy = Sarah = horrible dishonest and insincere liar Christian; Reply to this comment


by user168-2009 November 2, 2008 1:45 AM EST: I surely hope Palin doesn''t mean only military and politicians serve the country in war and peace. How about doctors and nurses, police and firemen, teachers and community leaders, parents and citizens? She is totally naive.; Reply to this comment


by greenfun November 2, 2008 1:37 AM EDT: Posted on pumapac.org today.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Obama doesn%u2019t have a dime for his Aunt but she gave to Obama%u2026..
Obama%u2019s aunt Zeituni Onyango Living in a Slum in Boston

The campaign said it was returning $260 that Onyango had contributed in small increments to Obama%u2019s presidential bid over several months. Federal election law prohibits foreigners from making political donations.

Source: MSNBC

Question: If Obama doesn%u2019t have a dime for his OWN family - what makes you think he cares about you and your needs?
I find this information very interesting since MSNBC is asking the question.; Reply to this comment


by speakthetrut November 2, 2008 12:26 AM EDT: I had more respect for Dole when he ran for president. I wouldn''t mind if he backs McCain. But Palin? Now you lost my respect.; Reply to this comment


by speakthetrut November 2, 2008 12:24 AM EDT: If you haven''t noticed, social security and medicare tax used to stop at income level of $80,000. Then it was raised to $85,000 under the Bush administration. We are still under Bush administration, and this year the limit has been raised to $106,800. REMEMBER THIS FACT before you start blaming Obama.; Reply to this comment


by DCropp November 2, 2008 12:17 AM EDT: Did Palin allow McCain''s name to be on the posters handed out by her staff?

In Florida she didn''t.; Reply to this comment


by joe68sg1 November 2, 2008 12:00 AM EDT: Birds of a feather...
Dole and Palin, what a combo !!!
2 RepubliCON idiots !!!; Reply to this comment