How close was the Bush Gore election?

How close was the Bush Gore election?

Ultimately, Bush won 271 electoral votes, one vote more than the 270-to-win majority, despite Gore receiving 543,895 more votes (a margin of 0.51% of all votes cast).

Where is the Bush family from?

According to some online sources, the Bush family is of primarily English and German descent. The Bush family traces its European origin to the 17th century, with Samuel Bush being their first American-born ancestor, in 1647.

Who is George W Bush parents?

George H. W. Bush

Who is Pierce Bush’s parents?

What disease did Barbara Bush have?

Illnesses and death. Bush was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 1988. Later on, she suffered from congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Bush was a heavy smoker for 25 years, quitting in 1968 when a nurse condemned her smoking in her hospital room after surgery.

Who is most at risk for Graves disease?

Individuals who smoke are at a greater risk of developing Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy. Individuals who have other disorders caused by malfunction of the immune system such as diabetes type 1 or rheumatoid arthritis are at a greater risk of developing Graves’ disease.

Is Hashimoto’s an autoimmune condition?

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system creates antibodies that damage your thyroid gland. Doctors don’t know what causes your immune system to attack your thyroid gland.

How old is George Bush?

74 years (July 6, 1946)

Who ran against Bill Clinton in his first term?

Clinton won the 1992 presidential election (370 electoral votes) against Republican incumbent George H. W. Bush (168 electoral votes) and billionaire populist Ross Perot (zero electoral votes), who ran as an independent on a platform that focused on domestic issues.

Who Ran for President 1996?

1996 United States presidential election

Nominee Bill Clinton Bob Dole
Party Democratic Republican
Home state Arkansas Kansas
Running mate Al Gore Jack Kemp
Electoral vote 379 159