Why did George HW Bush lose the presidency?
Bush lost the 1992 presidential election to Democrat Bill Clinton following an economic recession, his turnaround on his tax promise, and the decreased emphasis of foreign policy in a post–Cold War political climate.
George HW Bush lost the presidency due to an economic recession and his turnaround on a tax promise
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Bush lost the 1992 presidential election to Democrat Bill Clinton following an economic recession, his turnaround on his tax promise, and the decreased emphasis of foreign policy in a post–Cold War political climate.
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Why did George HW Bush lose the presidency?

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George HW Bush lost the presidency due to an economic recession and his turnaround on a tax promise
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