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In 1996, Buchanan sought the Republican nomination again, and pulled an upset victory in the [[New Hampshire]] primary.  However, after [[Bob Dole]] emerged as the clear favorite after the [[Super Tuesday]] primaries, Buchanan suspended his campaign.
 
In 1996, Buchanan sought the Republican nomination again, and pulled an upset victory in the [[New Hampshire]] primary.  However, after [[Bob Dole]] emerged as the clear favorite after the [[Super Tuesday]] primaries, Buchanan suspended his campaign.
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In 2000, Buchanan left the Republican Party and announced his intention to seek the [[Reform Party]] nomination for President.  He easily won the Reform Party nomination over his main rival for the nomination, [[John Hagelin]], but carried only about 1/4 of 1% of the votes in the general election, coming in fourth place behind [[George W. Bush]], [[Al Gore]], and [[Ralph Nader]].
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In 2000, Buchanan left the Republican Party and announced his intention to seek the [[Reform Party]] nomination for President.  He easily won the Reform Party nomination over his main rival for the nomination, [[John Hagelin]], but carried only about 1/4 of 1% of the votes in the general election, coming in fourth place behind [[George W. Bush]], [[Al Gore]], and [[Ralph Nader]].  Ironically, however, the placement of his name on the [[butterfly ballot]] in Palm Beach County, [[Florida]], probably provided [[George W. Bush]] with his margin of victory due to [[Democratic]] voters mistakenly selecting [[Pat Buchanan]].
    
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