Bush helped secure his victory in 1988 by:
A) portraying the Democrat, Dukakis, as a liberal
B) saying how much he would change Reagan's policies
C) promising to be flexible on tax policy
D) carrying most regions except for the South
E) promising to get tough on the Russians

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Bush portrayed his opponent, Dukakis, as a liberal and someone who was out of touch with mainstream America. He specifically targeted Dukakis's positions on issues like taxes, criminal justice, and the military, which helped him secure his victory in the 1988 election.

Bush Helped Secure His Victory in 1988 By