Dole Returns Home for Political Rally

Favorite daughter Elizabeth Hanford Dole returned home for an old-fashioned political rally welcomed by 1,000 supporters in Salisbury, N.C., who urged her to press ahead with her presidential ambitions. “Salisbury will forever be my home,” Dole said after listening to speeches from former neighbors, local politicians and longtime friends in a small gymnasium at Livingstone College. Although she is still not an official candidate for the Republican nomination, Dole spoke like someone who is serious about making a White House bid next year. Her 30-minute speech addressed issues such as defense spending, education and the war on drugs.