AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: Clinton & the Election of 1992 (Day 301/309)

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Election of 1992 Candidates

The 1992 presidential election resulted in a shift away from the conservative dominance of the 1980s and a return to more liberal social and economic policies. 

1992 Election Results, 270 to Win

Democratic candidate Bill Clinton emerged as a charismatic and moderate alternative to the incumbent President George H. W. Bush, who faced criticism over economic recession and broken campaign promises. 

Ross Perot and the Reform Party, Digital Public Library of America

Winning almost 20% of the popular vote, independent Ross Perot played a larger than normal role in the election outcome compared to other third-party candidates.

“It’s the Economy, stupid”

Clinton's economy-centered campaign, encapsulated by the slogan "It's the economy, stupid," resonated with a broad coalition of voters worried about job losses and stagnant wages, contributing to his victory in both the electoral college and popular vote.

The election of Bill Clinton in 1992 marked the beginning of a new era in American politics, characterized by centrist policies and a focus on domestic affairs and economic growth.

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