What if Dole defeated Bush in the 1988 New Hampshire primary? I read that Bush might have fired Atwater if this happened. What effects would firing Atwater have on Bush's campaign? Would Dole's victory hurt Bush's momentum?
Would Bush be considered a failure in this timeline?And Dole still loses in ‘92 thanks to a flagging economy and a poor matchup against Clinton. However, could the GOP pick anyone who could challenge Clinton in ‘96? Bush and Dole both failed, and Clinton was highly popular.
Would Bush be considered a failure in this timeline?
The question is does Dole raise taxes. I don't think there is a Perot in 92 if Dole is President. Clinton only got 43% of the vote.And Dole still loses in ‘92 thanks to a flagging economy and a poor matchup against Clinton. However, could the GOP pick anyone who could challenge Clinton in ‘96? Bush and Dole both failed, and Clinton was highly popular.