Political Analysis 1992

In 1992, there were many significant events that occurred in the United States. There was an election, the Cold War was declared a success in the eyes of Republicans, the L.A. riots, there was extreme progress with civil rights, and lastly the economy was on its way back up.

Voters in America were ready for change, and people saw Bill Clinton as just that. He was charismatic, youthful, and his number one concern was rebuilding the economy. Wear as George Bush, represented the traditional face of America, and was campaigning the successes of American imperialism. Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States with Al Gore as Vice President. Thus, people were ready for change and a ready for progressive movement towards a better economy, equal right, and wanted diversity to be celebrated. (For political polls see Table 1)

Therefore, the trend during this year was all about change and freedom from traditional conformities. Ethnic groups were becoming more comfortable with identifying with their roots and publically celebrating their cultures. White America was slowly shifting towards a more colorful identity. For example, after the L.A. riots and the death of Rodney King, it made people aware that racism is still an issue and this needs to change. Thus people began to value their individuality more than they had in present years. This is evident in the political polls during the 1992 election, since various ethnic groups supported Ross Perot early on and later Bill Clinton.

Table 1

Presidential Candidate	Vice Presidential Candidate	Political Party	Popular Vote		Electoral Vote
William Clinton	Albert Gore Jr.	Democratic	44,909,806	43.01%	370	68.8%
George Bush	J. Danforth Quayle	Republican	39,104,550	37.45%	168	31.2%
H. Ross Perot	James Stockdale	Independent	19,743,821	18.91%	0	0.0%
Andre Marrou	Nancy Lord	Libertarian	290,087	0.28%	0	0.0%
Other (+)	-	-	375,659	0.36%	0	0.0%

Supporting Articles and Resources

THE 1992 ELECTIONS: REACTION -- VOICES; The Subject Is Politics, and the Voices Are as Diverse as the Country

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html

THE 1992 CAMPAIGN: With the Convention Over, Americans Pause to Talk Politics; In a Reagan Democrat Area, Signs of Unease Over Bush

By ROBERT REINHOLD,

Published: August 22, 1992

THE 1992 CAMPAIGN: Racial Politics; Perot Brings Mixed Record To His First Black Audience

By STEVEN A. HOLMES,
Published: July 11, 1992

http://www.multied.com/elections/1992.html