Elizabeth Dole , once considered a lock for re-election , now seen as likely to lose . Comment: Barack Obama 's good run in state means less of a bump for Dole . Republican senator in Maine worked harder to combat her vulnerability , writers say .
Elizabeth Dole , once considered a lock for re-election , now seen as likely to lose . Dole seemed not to appreciate threat she faced in Senate campaign , writers say . Barack Obama 's good run in state means less of a bump for Dole . Republican senator in Maine worked harder to combat her vulnerability , writers say .