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As you probably know, the president can not raise taxes- only Congress can do that.
However, Bush did approve a tax increase because the government needed more money in order to pay its bills, and Bush decided the tax increase was better for the country than the alternatives of cuttng needed programs or increasing the national debt by borrowing more money.
What else can I help you with?
What factor made it impossible for George H. W. Bush to keep his promise not to raise taxes?
Military Expenses
Which of these factors made it impossible for George H. W. Bush to keep his promise not to raise taxes?
((apex)) Economic hardship in the United States or The budget deficit
Which president promised not to raise taxes but did?
George H. W. Bush promised not to raise taxes but conditions made that impossible.
Which of these factors made it possible for George H. W. Bush to keep his promise to not raise taxes?
economic hardship in the united states
Which of these factors made it impossible for George H. W. Bush to not raise taxes?
"It's the economy, stupid!" (Bill Clinton)
Why did George III raise taxes so high?
he wanted to
What promise did George HW Bush make?
He famously said "read my lips: no new taxes," and then later raised taxes.
What made it impossible for George H. W. Bush to keep his promise not to raise taxes?
As you probably know, the president can not raise taxes- only Congress can do that. However, Bush did approve a tax increase because the government needed more money in order to pay its bills, and Bush decided the tax increase was better for the country than the alternatives of cuttng needed programs or increasing the national debt by borrowing more money.
What did Bush promise dureing the 1988 election?
The US has had two Presidents named George Bush, those being George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. So you should state which one you are asking about (although they both made similar promises, as indeed all Presidents do, to solve the problems of America).
What are two things that cost Bush the presidential election in 1992?
- A recession- Bush's infamous campaign promise of "Read my lips: No new taxes!". After the recession broke out, Bush agreed to raise taxes.
In his successful 1988 presidential campaign George H W Bush most famously promised?
not to raise taxes
What had president George HW Bush done that decreased his popularity and cleared the way for Clinton to win the election?
broke his promise and increased taxes
