George H. W. Bush 1988 presidential campaign
successful campaign
The 1988 presidential campaign of George H. W. Bush began on October 13, 1987, when Bush, then the sitting Vice President of the United States, announced he was running for the Republican Party's nomination in the 1988 U.S. presidential election.[1]
| Bush–Quayle '88 | |
|---|---|
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| Campaign | 1988 Republican primaries 1988 U.S. presidential election |
| Candidate | George H. W. Bush Vice President of the United States (1981–1989) Dan Quayle U.S. Senator from Indiana (1982–1989) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Won election; November 8, 1988 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Key people | Lee Atwater (campaign manager), Roger Ailes (media director) |
| Slogan | Experienced Leadership For America's Future |
Bush won the 1988 election against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis on November 8, 1988. He was inaugurated as president on January 20, 1989.
References
change- ↑ "George H. W. Bush: Campaigns and Elections". Miller Center. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
