John Engler, GOP presidential nominee?

"Four years after winning office in an election many called a fluke victory for Republicans, John Engler came to Washington last week a conquering hero, winning salutes from both President Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich. When he arrived home, at the Michigan Republican Party convention, he was welcomed with placards that declared, 'Engler for President.'" http://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/12/us/conservative-champion-arrives-from-rust-belt.html OK, we all know from Tim Pawlenty and Scott Walker the presidential appeal of conservative Republican governors from bluish Upper Midwest states ;) But maybe it's different in 1996 (at least if Dole doesn't run) or even in 2000 (if Bush doesn't)?...

(There was also some talk of Engler being Bush's running mate in 2000, but Bush wanted someone with national security/foreign policy credentials.)
 
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