Elvira: The Spectacular Rise and Shocking Fall of the Singing Senators
Thirty years ago this month… At the Republican National Convention…Bob Dole accepted his party's presidential nomination … But right before the recently retired Senator spoke, four other Senators went on stage – and they sang.
Bringing harmony to the Senate is a lot of fun. Bringing harmony here tonight is a lot of fun. And we're going to dedicate this next song to America's next first lady Elizabeth Dole. The song is Elvira.
That was Trent Lott – along with the three other Singing Senators.
Who were the Singing Senators?
Why were there Singing Senators?
What happened to the Singing Senators?…
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