11.   And like the U.S. senator from Arizona, May later entered politics.

12.   At a news conference after her announcement, Mrs. Dole said she did not think her decision to drop out would discourage other women from entering politics.

13.   Aznar, who was a provincial taxman before he entered politics, lacks the fizz and personality of Gonzalez, and he can be ruthless.

14.   Before entering politics, he taught in Jefferson County schools.

15.   Before entering politics, Rep. Charles Canady of Florida specialized in corporate litigation after graduating from Yale Law School.

16.   Before entering politics, he played professional basketball for the New York Knicks.

17.   Before going to law school, Lawton entered politics.

18.   Before entering politics he worked as a farmer and rancher and as a real-estate broker.

19.   Before entering politics, Bush was the managing partner and a co-owner of the Texas Rangers and remains an unabashed fan.

20.   Before entering politics, Carlin was a farmer and involved in several agriculture-related businesses.