[MozarkDawg]

Hillary had no connection to NY. Dole was born and raised in NC.

But hasn't lived there for how long? If she wants to be in the US Senate so bad, why didn't she run for the seat from the state in which she was resident for lo these many years, not simply "move in with Momma" to fit the qualifications clause?

You're supposed to have more of a connection with the district you wish to represent other than you used to live there once upon a time. To my mind, it makes her no more connected than the NY Carpetbagger -- it proves them both to be opportunists.

[weikel]

I do not like the lady of the House of Dole myself but carpetbagging is irrelevant and even though she is a contemptible RINO thats no reason to vote for the Dem unless hes some very conservative Trafficant type who sides with the Repubs on both issues and procedure.

[gratefulwharffratt]

But hasn't lived there for how long?

Dole HASN'T lived in North Carolina for almost as long as Jesse Helms HASN'T lived in North Carolina.

It is tres difficile to serve in the Federal Government (or if your husband does) from Davidson County, North Carolina. (Or in Libby Dole's case, from Rowan County)