[buffaloguy]

Dole was disabled for 3 or 4 months by Powell's dithering about running for President. Hamlet on the Pottomac, if you will.

He started from a deficit and never made it back. He could have been a lot better at it too.

[monocle]

Dole had a wicked sense of humor prior to his running for the presidency but his handlers throttled his major attribute because the felt it would offend some people. Muting his major asset assured his loss.