Strong Man-Dole, Bob (Robert Joseph)-[Republican], 1988

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Born poor in Dust Bowl, Kansas, Bob Dole worked hard to succeed. He won two bronze stars for heroism. Wounded, his recovery took three years. He won some and he lost some. But Bob Dole didn't quit. Dole turned Ronald Reagan's vision into an action plan for America. Tax cuts, aid for the Contras, fighting wasteful spending. A strong man with a record of solving tough problems. Bob Dole for President.

Scope and Contents

In this 1988 political advertisement, Dole, Robert Joseph (Bob) is presented as a figure of perseverance and public service, with emphasis on his impoverished upbringing and military heroism. His endurance, leadership, and fiscal responsibility are highlighted through references to his recovery from injury, his role in advancing Reagan’s agenda, and his efforts to promote tax cuts and reduce wasteful spending.