Texans who have run for president over the last 7 decades
Rick Perry2012: Perry; Republican Rep. Ron Paul2008: Paul2004: Republican President George W. Bush was reelected2000: Gov. George W. Bush won the presidency1996: Republican Sen. Phil Gramm; Texas businessman Ross Perot was the Reform Party presidential nominee1992: Republican President George H.W. Bush was defeated for reelection; Perot ran as an independent1988: Vice President George H.W. Bush won the presidency; Paul was the Libertarian Party presidential nominee; Sen. Lloyd Bentsen was the Democratic vice presidential nominee1984: Republican Vice President George H.W. 1964: Johnson was reelected as president1960: Johnson was the Democratic vice presidential nominee1956: Johnson1952: NoneCopyright 2023 The Associated Press.
wftv.comBiden eyes defeated candidates for key administration roles
President-elect Joe Biden is eyeing several Democrats who lost congressional reelection races last month for key positions in his administration. President-elect Joe Biden is eyeing several Democrats who lost congressional reelection races last month for key positions in his administration. Their consideration continues a long Washington tradition of defeated politicians seeking shelter in a new White House. A decade later, he headlined a rally for her winning congressional campaign. “More than helping the president, these people can help the White House staff dealing with members of Congress,” said Card.