Lot 24
Bush George H. W. 1924 - 0 Running for President in 1988 - "I can assure you - as I did President Nixon - that my campaign will not be run on the status quo (although our record is one of which we can be proud), but will be about new ideas and approaches..."
Typed Letter Signed "George" as Reagan's Vice President,1 page, 6.75" x 9". [Los Angeles], May 18, 1988. On May 18th, V.P. Bush was campaigning in Los Angeles. On his personal letterhead with gilt vice presidential seal at top center. To Ronald E. Wade, Longview, Texas. Fine condition.
In full, "Thank you for your recent letter. I am glad you had a good visit with former President Nixon. I can assure you - as I did President Nixon - that my campaign will not be run on the status quo (although our record is one of which we can be proud), but will be about new ideas and approaches. I expect a close, tough race this fall; however, with our message and friends like you behind me, we are going to win this one. All the best, and I hope our paths cross soon."
On November 8, 1988, Vice President Bush won in a landslide against Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, 426-111 electoral votes, 48.9 million to 41.8 million popular votes. He was the first incumbent Vice President to be elected President since Martin Van Buren in 1836.
Texan Ron Wade was appointed by President George Bush to his 1988 Presidential Inaugural Committee, was a Bush floor leader at the 1988 Republican National Convention and regional director for Bush's races in 1980, 1988 and 1992.
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