| − | In the 1992 presidential election, President [[George H.W. Bush]] stood for reelection. He had received strong support for the way he had handled foreign relations during his term in office, but the economy was slumped due to [[inflation]]. Bush had the confidence of the [[Republican]] party, which nominated him for reelection. The [[Democrats]] nominated young Arkansas Governor, [[Bill Clinton]], as their candidate. A wealthy oil-businessman named [[H. Ross Perrot]] also ran as an independant. The candidates conducted a firm and long campaign and appeared in several live televised [[Presidential Debates]]. Clinton won the election, receiving a [[plurality]] but not a [[majority]] of the vote. | + | In the 1992 presidential election, President [[George H.W. Bush]] stood for reelection. He had received strong support for the way he had handled foreign relations during his term in office, but the economy was slumped due to [[inflation]]. Bush had the confidence of the [[Republican]] party, which nominated him for reelection. The [[Democrats]] nominated young Arkansas Governor, [[Bill Clinton]], as their candidate. A wealthy oil-businessman named [[H. Ross Perrot]] also ran as an independant. The candidates conducted a firm and long campaign and appeared in several live televised [[Presidential Debates]]. Clinton won the election, receiving a [[plurality]] but not an [[absolute majority]] of the vote. |