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In the 1988 Presidential election, then-Vice President George H.W. Bush faced off against Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis.
Dukakis, who had opposed requiring school children to recite the pledge of allegiance and described himself as a “card-carrying member of the ACLU” was seen as too liberal by most Americans. Bush, by contrast, benefited from his service as Ronald Reagan’s Vice President and general satisfaction around the country with the way things were going.
Bush handily defeated Dukakis, winning 40 states, including Illinois. While Bush only won Illinois by 2%, he was the last Republican presidential candidate to carry the state. Patrick Hughes DID NOT vote in the election.
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