[Maine Mariner]

You are probably right, but implying that Bob Dole is a clown and Biden’s remarks probably cost him votes.

[Dan in Wichita]

I was really encouraged when Roberts got guys from the GOPe (Jeb Bush, Romney, Dole, Rick Perry) and Tea Party types (Cruz, Palin) to come to Kansas to campaign for him. I think it helped unify the GOP behind Roberts.

And of course, calling 91-year-old WWII veteran Bob Dole a clown had to have hurt Orman. Though some disdain Dole as a compromiser politician, he is widely respected throughout Kansas (and I suspect a lot of other places too).