Fmr. Senator, Pres Candidate Bob Dole dead at 98.

[SKORPI0]

Former Sen. Bob Dole, a Kansas lawmaker and decorated World War II veteran who never realized his ambitions to win the presidency but left an indelible mark on the nation’s capital and history, died Sunday. He was 98.
Dole died in his sleep, according to an announcement from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/05/politics/bob-dole-dies/index.html

 

[shortylickens]

OK, count me among the masses who honestly thought he died 20 years ago.

 

[Captante]

I didn't agree with him politically but he was 100% a gentleman and a war hero.

RIP

 

[Torn Mind]

The concerns about his age in 1996 were grossly exaggerated.

#hindsight

 

[pcgeek11]

A great American. He went through hell in the war ( WW2 ).

He has a great book about his life: "One Soldiers Story: A Memoir".

Picked it up to browse and read it in one day.

RIP Bob

 

[zinfamous]

I swear I remember seeing that his pen had finally dropped about 1 or 2 years ago.

 

[IronWing]

I swear I remember seeing that his pen had finally dropped about 1 or 2 years ago.

That's what happened when he stopped taking the Viagra.

 

[nakedfrog]

RIP
I may not have agreed with him, but he was a damn sight better than many of the current crop.

The concerns about his age in 1996 were grossly exaggerated.

#hindsight

Not necessarily, being President is a stressful gig.

 

[Torn Mind]

Not necessarily, being President is a stressful gig.

Dying in office due to stress seems to either have not occurred or only rarely.

Being in Congress is already stressful, so a long term politician is already somewhat primed for the job.

 

[Torn Mind]

This is what I remember of Dole vs Clinton. I was far too young to care or comprehend politics then.

 

[Charmonium]

I've been using "Bob Dole" as an alias for decades. Guess I'm fucked.

 

[MtnMan]

Trump must be getting soft in his descent into the basement of has beens. He was rather gracious (for Trump) about his death.

“Bob Dole was an American war hero and true patriot for our Nation. He served the Great State of Kansas with honor and the Republican Party was made stronger by his service. Our Nation mourns his passing, and our prayers are with Elizabeth and his wonderful family.”