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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 else can I help you with?
When was George Bush first elected president?
The elder George Bush won the Election of 1988.
Who did bill clinton run against in 1988?
No one. Bill Clinton had won re-election to a second term in 1996.
Who was the first president in 1988?
George H.W. Bush became president in 1988. This Presidential election was the 51st quadrennial presidential election. He was the forty first president.
When did George Hebert Walker Bush run against Michael Dukakis?
George Herbert Walker Bush ran against Michael Dukakis in the 1988 United States presidential election. The election took place on November 8, 1988, with Bush, the Republican candidate, ultimately winning decisively against Dukakis, the Democratic nominee. This election marked Bush's first term as president.
Who one the election in 1989?
There was no national election in the U.S. in 1989. George Bush became president in 1989 after winning the presidential election held in 1988.
Why did president bush became president even though he lost?
President George H. W. Bush won the election of 1988 then lost the election of 1992, after which he did not run again. His son, President George W. Bush, never lost a Presidential election.
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.
What were Bush's and Kennedy's electoral votes from Florida?
John F. Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election defeating Richard Nixon. In the 1960 presidential election Florida cast its 10 electoral votes for Richard Nixon. George Bush won the 1988 presidential election defeating Michael Dukakis. In the 1988 presidential election Florida cast its 21 electoral votes for George Bush. William Clinton won the 1992 presidential election defeating incumbent President George Bush. In the 1992 presidential election Florida cast its 25 electoral votes for George Bush.
Who was George Bush's competition in the 2004 presidential election?
Republican Party candidate George H.W. Bush won the 1988 presidential election defeating Democratic Party candidate Michael Dukakis. In the 1988 presidential election George Bush received 426 electoral votes and Michael Dukakis received 111 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Bush 48,886,097 and Dukakis 41,809,074.
Who ran as a Democrat against George Bush Sr. in first election?
Republican Party candidate George H.W. Bush won the 1988 presidential election defeating Democratic Party candidate Michael Dukakis. In the 1988 presidential election George Bush received 426 electoral votes and Michael Dukakis received 111 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Bush 48,886,097 and Dukakis 41,809,074.
Who was defeated by George Bush?
George H.W. Bush defeated democrat Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election. George W. Bush defeated democratic Vice-President Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election, and democrat John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
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
