The election of 1988 was expected to be a victory for Vice President Bush.He led Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis by 4 points in September 16,1988.In order to salvage his once massive lead he focused his campaigning in large states like Texas,California,and Illinois.Dukakis was leaving an event in Chicago when a drunk driver crashed into his car.Dukakis and the drunk driver both died instanly.His wife Kitty was informed of his death as was his running mate Lloyd Bentsen and now Democratic Presidential nominee.