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After Bill Clinton secured the Democratic Party's nomination in the spring of 1992, polls showed Ross Perot leading the race, followed by President Bush and Clinton in third place after a grueling nomination process. Two-way trial heats between Bush and Clinton in early 1992 showed Bush in the lead.
Clinton throughout his transition, made clear that he understood that, until January 20, the country had a singular president, George H. W. Bush. [26] As the inauguration came close, Bush's advisers had begun working with Clinton's advisors, particularly on foreign policy, to ensure that there would be a smooth transfer of power.
Bush and incumbent vice president Dan Quayle were defeated by Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton and vice presidential nominee Al Gore. [4] Bush, a Republican president and former vice president under Ronald Reagan , launched his presidential bid on October 11, 1991, and secured nomination for his re-election on August 20, 1992.
President George W. Bush (center) welcomes president-elect Barack Obama (second left) at the White House in January 2009, with George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter (left to right).
When Bill Clinton was inaugurated, George H.W. Bush sent him a letter -- and it's being resurfaced over 20 years later.
Texas was won by incumbent President George H. W. Bush (R-Texas) with 40.56% of the popular vote over Governor Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) with 37.08%. Businessman Ross Perot (I-Texas) finished in third, with 22.01% of the popular vote. [2] Clinton ultimately won the national vote, defeating Bush. [3]
George W. Bush: 5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 182 cm: Al Gore [16] [18] 6 ft 1 in 185 cm: 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 4 cm 1996: Bill Clinton: 6 ft 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 189 cm: Bob Dole [16] 6 ft 2 in 188 cm: 1 ⁄ 2 in 1 cm 1992: Bill Clinton: 6 ft 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in 189 cm: George H. W. Bush Ross Perot [58] 6 ft 2 in 5 ft 5 in: 188 cm 165 cm: 1 ⁄ 2 in 9 1 ⁄ 2 in: 1 cm ...
Full video of the first presidential debate. The first presidential debate between President George H. W. Bush, Governor Bill Clinton, and Businessman Ross Perot took place on Sunday, October 11, 1992, at the Field House, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.