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irisblue

(37,544 posts) Sun Aug 23, 2015, 04:39 PM Aug 2015

Would Bush I have been POTUS w/o being Reagans VP? [View all]

My first 2 POTUS votes were for Carter in 76&80 (while living in deep red Grand Rapids Mi). I voted for Dukakis in 88 while living in downstate Ill. I wasn't very political then, so I don't recall too much about Bush I, then; I know a whole lot more.
Can educate me please?

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Would Bush I have been POTUS w/o being Reagans VP? [View all] irisblue Aug 2015 OP

no, he sought the nomination in 1980 and got blown to smithereens ericson00 Aug 2015 #1

I'm still convinced Bush I tried to have Reagan assassinated....... thelordofhell Aug 2015 #2

CIA chief. Carlyle Group partners with the Bin Ladens. WinkyDink Aug 2015 #4

Would Reagan been elected without papabush's backing? uppityperson Aug 2015 #3

Now THAT is an interesting perspective to take. Excellent point to ponder.....Elect a "patsy." WinkyDink Aug 2015 #6

Very doubtful, IMO. hifiguy Aug 2015 #5

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