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-One of the most significant factors in President George H.W. Bush's failed reelection bid was that he broke a promise not to do what?

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During his 1988 presidential campaign, George H.W. Bush proclaimed, "Read my lips-no new taxes," much to the delight of his fiscally conservative Republican base. However, during his presidency, he did levy new taxes, which his 1992 challenger, Bill Clinton, repeatedly noted during his campaign. Backtracking on the promise hurt him with fiscal conservatives and other voters, who felt he was untrustworthy after going back on his promise.

Political Parties -One of the Most Significant Factors in President George H.W