The Republican candidate successfully used the image of black convict Willie Horton against his opponent.
During one debate during this election, the Democratic candidate was asked how he would feel about capital punishment if his wife were raped and murdered. At the Democratic convention before this election, Ann Richards said the Republican nominee was born with a "silver foot in his mouth." The Republican candidate successfully used the image of black convict Willie Horton against his opponent. During the vice presidential debate, Lloyd Bentsen said his Republican counterpart was "no Jack Kennedy." For 10 points, name this presidential election which saw a man who promised "no new taxes," George H.W. Bush, defeat Michael Dukakis.
During one debate during this election, the Democratic candidate was asked how he would feel about capital punishment if his wife were raped and murdered.
Election of {1988}