Bob Dole, longtime Republican member of Congress who won the party’s nomination for president in 1996, died in his sleep. He was 98. His death was confirmed by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation on Sunday. “It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning …
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WASHINGTON – Steve Schmidt has worked at the highest levels of Republican politics. He helped run George W. Bush’s 2004 presidential campaign and oversaw the confirmations of Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito. He led Sen. John McCain’s ’08 presidential bid and helped introduce Sarah Palin to the …
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Congressman Mark Sanford is beginning to cry. We’re only a few minutes into our conversation before the South Carolina congressman chokes up. “I apologize,” he says, wiping his eyes. “I just can’t go certain places or you hit the wrong nerve.” It’s Thursday afternoon, less than 48 hours after Sanford’s …
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