Famous Women of North Carolina That You Probably Forgot of Didn't Even Know Existed

As we start our journey of the influential women of North Carolina, I chose to spot light someone who greatly affected my life.

Without her husband, I would have never laughed at the politico humor associated with Pepsi commercials during super bowl games. I'm sure she had a large part to play in Bob marketability.

So I present to you, Elizabeth Dole.

A native of Salisbury, Dole worked for six different presidents and served as president of the American Red Cross before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. She is also married to Bob Dole, a former senator and presidential candidate.

You can call her office in D.C. at: 202-224-6342

Or check out her very extensive and impressive career here at the U.S. Senate Profiles - collect all 100!

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/dole.htm

Highlights include working for Nixon, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and trying to ascertain the republican nomination for president in January 1999. Which was not in contention with Bob (he ran in 1996, lest we not forget). She actually paved the way for women nominees. She is credited as the first woman to have a credible shot at the job. Move over Hillary. Pay credit where credit is due.

She's up for election again in North Carolina. You can check out her campaign here:

Poor gal has had a lot of negative campaign ads ran against here in the local media.

http://www.elizabethdole.org/docs/pages/Working-for-the-People.html

Donations are accepted of course.