December 11, 2023
One of the Republican senators unexpectedly facing defeat next week is North Carolina’s Elizabeth Dole. Liddy Dole is the wife of the former Kansas Senator and 1996 Republican presidential candidate, Robert Dole. She took over the traditionally safe Republican seat from the late Jesse Helms in 2002.
This “rocking chair” advertisement gives an indication of how the campaign against Dole has painted her as ineffective and out of touch.
The following is a statement from the Senate’s closed deliberations on the Articles of Impeachment against President Clinton, excerpts of which senators were allowed to publish in the Congressional Record for Friday, February 12, 1999.
Senator Jesse Helms was a Republican senator from North Carolina. He served from 1973 until 2003. He died in 2008.
Statement by Senator Jesse Helms (Republican – North Carolina)
Mr. Chief Justice, 26 years ago this past November, I was first elected to serve as a United States Senator from North Carolina. I had not believed it possible that I would be the first Republican directly elected to the U.S. Senate by the people of North Carolina.
The following is a statement from the Senate’s closed deliberations on the Articles of Impeachment against President Clinton, excerpts of which senators were allowed to publish in the Congressional Record for Friday, February 12, 1999.
Senator John Edwards was a Democratic senator from North Carolina. He served from 1995 until 2005.
Statement by Senator John Edwards (Democrat – North Carolina)
I add my praise, Mr. Chief Justice, for the work you have done, but I would add one other thing. The last time I saw you before this impeachment trial you were leading a sing-along at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. I thought it might be a good idea for this group.
The CHIEF JUSTICE: A healing device.
(Laughter.)
Mr. EDWARDS: Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. I have prepared remarks. But I am not going to use them. I made that decision about 20 minutes ago.