Strategist Matalin Joins Bob Dole Campaign

Republican strategist Mary Matalin, better known recently for her cable TV show and marriage to Democratic strategist James Carville, is taking a senior role with Bob Dole’s presidential campaign.

Because of her new position, Matalin will leave her job as co-host of the CNBC program “Equal Time.” But she will continue to serve as host of a CBS radio show.

Matalin said she did not know what her title would be at the Dole campaign, and that she would work on a volunteer basis. But Dole aides said she would assume a major strategic role working with campaign manager Scott Reed and Don Sipple, the campaign’s top strategist.

Matalin worked in the 1988 and 1992 Bush campaigns. In between, she was a top aide at the Republican National Committee.