Incumbent President Richard Nixon won reelection in the 1972 presidential election defeating George McGovern. In the 1972 presidential election Richard Nixon received 520 electoral votes and George McGovern received 17 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Nixon 47,169,911 and McGovern 29,170,383.
Was a landslide for Nixon- apex hey from Westlake
It is believed the George H.W. Bush won the election to continue the policies of Ronald Reagan. His popularity was solidified by his Vice Presidency under Reagan.
It is very possible that Hillary Clinton can carry a general election the state of Arkansas. It will depend on the voters and her backers.
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Since California was admitted to the Union in 1850, the only presidential election winners who did not carry the state were... 1880 - James A. Garfield 1884 - Grover Cleveland 1912 - Woodrow Wilson 1960 - John F. Kennedy 1976 - Jimmy Carter 2000 - George W. Bush 2004 - George W. Bush
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Yes, George Washington did carry a gun. He was known to carry a Flintlock pistol during battles and military engagements. However, he was not typically seen carrying a rifle.
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Virginia has 13 electoral votes.
When Washington became the first President of the United States, there were no elections for that office like we have today. The Electoral College chose Washington president. He is the only person to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College for the office of President. MrV
George Cayhey in 1891.