Pete Wilson's strong endorsement of Proposition 187 was a major factor in his successful bid for reelection as governor of California.

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This statement is true. Pete Wilson's strong endorsement of Proposition 187, which aimed to deny public services to undocumented immigrants, rallied both conservative and moderate voters in California and was seen as a decisive factor in his reelection in 1994. However, the proposition's implementation was later challenged and ultimately struck down by the courts.

Pete Wilson's Strong Endorsement of Proposition 187 Was a Major