Bob Dole joins Jeb Bush campaign as chair of veteran outreach

By Lynn R. Mitchell

Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole has endorsed Jeb Bush for president and will be be his Chairman of Veteran Outreach. Dole is a World War II veteran who was critically injured during the war but came home to be elected to Congress where he served in both chambers and ran for U.S. President in 1996.

Not only does Dole coming on board continue building the momentum for the Bush campaign but some consider Dole’s support, as a Kansas native, very helpful for Jeb with neighboring Iowa.

Facebook cultivates bully keyboard activism

By Lynn R. Mitchell

On Wednesday news began circulating that former U.S. Senator Bob Dole had endorsed 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush. It didn’t take long for the disparaging remarks to begin showing up on Facebook and other social media.

Like most campaign seasons, this one is becoming very toxic as people defend their chosen candidates. I get it. But where do we draw the line of courtesy versus rudeness, and respectful defense of our candidates?

One Virginia blogger posted a link Wednesday to an article announcing Dole’s endorsement, with the comment, “THAT’S what Jeb! was missing! The comeback starts now!”

It was followed by mocking comments that expanded the negativity. “How many loser endorsements does that make? Romney, Dole, Cantor…” wrote one. Another added, “James Baker.. haha.”

Would any of those commenters say that to the faces of those they disparage?

Bully keyboard activism.