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Michael Dukakis and Geraldine Ferraro ran in the 1988 U.S. presidential election as the Democratic ticket. They faced the incumbent Republican candidates, President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle. The election took place on November 8, 1988, resulting in a decisive victory for Bush.
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How much did president Reagan win by when running against Dukakis?
George H. W. Bush ran against Dukakis in 1988 and won 54% of the popular vote. The electoral vote was Bush 426, Dukakis 111. (Reagan ran against Carter in 1980 and against Mondale in 1984: he did not run against Dukakis.)
When did Michael dukakis run for president?
Yes. Michael Dukakis ran on the Democratic ticket against George H. W. Bush in 1988.
Who did G W Bush run against 2000?
The Democratic Party's nominee for the U.S. Presidential Election of 1988 was Michael Dukakis, and his running mate was Geraldine Ferraro. The Democrats' nominee in 2000 was Vice President Al Gore, and his running mate was Joe Lieberman.
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.
What year was Geraldine Ferraro nominated for Vice-President?
Geraldine Ferraro was nominated to run for Vice-President on the Democratic ticket in 1984. Walter Mondale was the Presidential candidate.
Did Olympia dukakis run for vice president or who chose Olympia Dukakis as there vice president ruuning mate?
Olympia Dukakis is an Oscar-winning actress (supporting actress in 1987's "Moonstruck"). Her cousin, Michael Dukakis, was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1988. His running mate was Lloyd Bentsen. To the best of my knowledge, Olympia Dukakis has never run for public office.
Who did Geraldine Ferraro run with?
Walter Mondale
What year was Geraldine Ferraro running for vice president?
Geraldine Ferraro was nominated to run as Vice-President on the Democratic ticket with Presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984. She was the first woman nominated to run for public office. Ronald Reagan won the election for his second term of office that year.
Why will the election this year be a milestone in history?
Because if Hilary becomes the 2008 Democratic nominee, she will be the first woman to run. (except for Geraldie Ferraro who ran for vice president with Mondal against Reagan) If Barrack becomes the Democratic nominee, he will be the first black man to run.
Who did george h w bush run up against in 1988?
In the 1988 presidential election, George H.W. Bush ran against Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis, who was the governor of Massachusetts at the time. Bush's campaign focused on his experience and the economic recovery underway, while Dukakis emphasized issues such as health care and education. Ultimately, Bush won the election by a significant margin, securing 426 electoral votes to Dukakis's 111.
First women democrat to run for vice presidency?
Her name was Geraldine Ferraro.
Who was the first woman to run on the national ticket of a major political party?
Geraldine Ferraro
