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| − | 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 | + | 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 Perot]] 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. |
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Revision as of 10:10, August 7, 2007
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 Perot 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.
| candidates | popular vote | electoral vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Clinton | 43, 728, 375 | 370 |
| George H.W. Bush | 38, 167, 416 | 168 |
| H. Ross Perot | 19, 237, 247 | 0 |
References
- ↑ A Pictoral History of the U.S. Presidents, by Clare Gibson, Gramercy Books, 2001, p. 127.