She was the first female administrative assistant to an Idaho governor, serving Governor Robins from 1946 until 1950. She left writing for "The Press" in 1948 but continued to sell freelance stories. "The Press" published these stories under her "This and That" column. She continued in that office with his successor Leonard B. Jordan, until 1952 when U.S. Senator Henry Dworshak finally convinced her to come to Washington and work for him. In 1952, Shadduck spoke for Eisenhower's and his "I Like Ike" campaign, sharing a head table with the future president. She spoke in support of his peace time nuclear policy in a nationally televised speech at the Republican National Convention.