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POLITICS & COMMUNITY by david wallis

The American political process is nothing if not grueling. Innumerable handshakes, stump speeches, and slobbering babies to kiss await anyone willing to run for office in this country. When the votes don't come your way, it's hard not to take it personally. Just ask Bob Dole, who spent over a year on the campaign trail only to be soundly defeated by Bill Clinton last night. Political reporter David Wallis interviewed a host of prominent defeated politicians and asked them what they did "after the fall." Dan Quayle Major Loss: 1992 Vice Presidency Opponents: Bill Clinton and Al Gore Oliver North (R) Major Loss: 1994 Virginia Senate race Opponent: Charles Robb Dr. William R. Roy (D) Major Loss: 1974 Kansas Senate race Opponent: Bob Dole Jim Florio (D) Major Loss: 1993 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Opponent: Christine Todd Whitman Dick Lamm (Reform) Major Loss: 1996 race for the Reform Party Presidential nomination. Opponent: Ross Perot Bernadette Castro (R) Major Loss: 1994 New York Senate race Opponent: Daniel Patrick Moynihan Jeb Bush (R) Major Loss 1994 Florida Gubernatorial race Opponent: Lawton Chiles Lamar Alexander Major Loss: 1996 Republican presidential nomination Opponents: Bob Dole and Pat Buchanan David Wallis has written for "The New York Times," "Esquire" and "George." © 1996 David Wallis, All Rights Reserved.