Endorsements in the 1988 Republican Party presidential primaries
This is a list of endorsements for declared candidates in the Republican primaries for the 1988 United States presidential election.
George H. W. Bush
Withdrawn candidates
Bob Dole
List of Bob Dole endorsements
- U.S. Senate
- James Abdnor, U.S. Senator from South Dakota (1981–1987)[1]
- Al D'Amato, U.S. Senator from New York (1981–1999)[2]
- Pete Domenici, U.S. Senator from New Mexico (1973–2009)[2]
- David Durenberger, U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1995)[1]
- Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator from Iowa (1981–present)[2]
- Nancy Kassebaum, U.S. Senator from Kansas (1978–1997)[2]
- Frank Murkowski, U.S. Senator from Alaska (1981–2002)[2]
- Don Nickles, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma (1981–2005)[2]
- Larry Pressler, U.S. Senator from South Dakota (1979–1997)[2]
- Warren Rudman, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1980–1993)[2]
- Robert Stafford, U.S. Senator from Vermont (1971–1989)[2]
- Steve Symms, U.S. Senator from Idaho (1981–1993)[2]
- Paul Trible, U.S. Senator from Virginia (1983–1989)[2]
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Rod Chandler, WA-08 (1983–1993)[2]
- Steve Gunderson, WI-03 (1981–1997)[2]
- Amo Houghton, NY-34 (1987–1993), NY-31 (1993–2003), NY-29 (2003–2005)[2]
- Andy Ireland, FL-08 (1977–1983), FL-10 (1983–1993)[2]
- Jim Jeffords, VT at-large (1975–1989)[2]
- John Kasich, OH-12 (1983–2001)[2]
- Al McCandless, CA-37 (1983–1993), CA-44 (1993–1995)[2]
- Jan Meyers, KS-03 (1985–1997)[2]
- John Porter, IL-10 (1980–2001)[2]
- Pat Roberts, KS-01 (1981–1997)[2]
- Marge Roukema, NJ-07 (1981–1983), NJ-05 (1983–2003)[3]
- Pat Saiki, HI-01 (1987–1991)[2]
- Daniel Schaefer, CO-06 (1983–1999)[2]
- Bob Smith, OR-02 (1983–1995; 1997–1999)[2]
- Denny Smith, OR-02 (1981–1983), OR-05 (1983–1991)[2]
- Arlan Stangeland, MN-07 (1977–1991)[2]
- Bill Thomas, CA-18 (1979–1983), CA-20 (1983–1993), CA-21 (1993–2003), CA-22 (2003–2007)[2]
- Bob Whittaker, KS-05 (1979–1991)[2]
- Governors
- Mike Hayden, 41st Governor of Kansas (1987–1991)[4]
- George S. Mickelson, 28th Governor of South Dakota (1987–1993)[4]
- Statewide officials
- Robert H. Lounsberry, 11th Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa (1973–1977)[5]
- State legislators
Georgia House of Representative
- Johnny Isakson, Cobb County (1977–1991) and Minority Leader (1983–1991)[6]
Illinois House of Representatives
- Lee A. Daniels, IL-40 (1975–1983), IL-46 (1983–2007) and Minority Leader (1983–1995; 1997–2003)[7]
Iowa Senate
- Calvin Hultman, IA-49 (1973–1983) ,IA-47 (1983–1991) and Minority Leader[5]
- Party officials
- Stephen W. Roberts, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa[5]
Pete du Pont
List of Pete du Pont endorsements
- Governors
- State legislators
Iowa House of Representatives
- Del Stromer, IA-86 (1967–1971), IA-08 (1971–1973), IA-09 (1973–1983), IA-17 (1983–1991) and Minority Leader[5]
Al Haig
List of Al Haig endorsements
- Diplomats
- Arthur W. Hummel Jr., United States Ambassador to China (1981–1985)[8]
- Notable individuals
- George Allen, football coach[8]
- Billy Dee Williams, actor[8]
Jack Kemp
List of Jack Kemp endorsements
- U.S. Senate
- Gordon J. Humphrey, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1979–1990)[2]
- U.S House of Representatives
- Vicente T. Blaz, Guam at-large (1985–1993)[2]
- Beau Boulter, TX-13 (1985–1989)[2]
- Hank Brown, CO-04 (1981–1991)[2]
- Dan Burton, IN-06 (1983–2003), IN-05 (2003–2013)[2]
- Dan Coats, IN-04 (1981–1989)
- Jim Courter, NJ-13 (1979–1983), NJ-12 (1983–1991)[2]
- William Dannemeyer, CA-39 (1979–1993)[2]
- Mickey Edwards, OK-05 (1977–1993)[2]
- Newt Gingrich, GA-06 (1979–1999)[6]
- John P. Hiler, IN-03 (1981–1991)[2]
- Duncan L. Hunter, CA-42 (1981–1983), CA-45 (1983–1993), CA-52 (1993–2009)[2]
- Henry Hyde, IL-06 (1975–2007)[2]
- Bill Lowery, CA-41 (1981–1993)[2]
- Buz Lukens, OH-24 (1967–1971), OH-08 (1987–1990)[2]
- Dan Lungren, CA-34 (1979–1983), CA-42 (1983–1989)[2]
- Connie Mack III, FL-13 (1983–1989)[2]
- Howard C. Nielson, UT-03 (1983–1991)[2]
- Donald L. Ritter, PA-15 (1979–1993)[2]
- Chris Smith, NJ-04 (1981–present)[2]
- Bob Smith, NH-01 (1985–1990)[2]
- Pat Swindall, GA-04 (1985–1989)[6]
- Bob Walker, PA-16 (1977–1997)[2]
- Vin Weber, MN-06 (1981–1983), MN-02 (1983-1993)[2]
- State legislators
Alabama House of Representatives
- W.F. Cosby, (Democratic)[9]
- Perry Hooper Jr., AL-73 (1984–2003)[9]
Iowa Senate
- Ray Taylor, IA-05 (1973–1983), IA-09 (1983–1995)[5]
New York State Assembly
- John W. Hasper, NY-136 (1987–1992)[10]
- Michael F. Nozzolio, NY-128 (1983–1992)[10]
- George Pataki, NY-91 (1985–1992)[10]
- Bill Paxon, NY-147 (1983–1988)[10]
- John B. Sheffer II, (1979–1988)[10]
- Frank G. Talomie Sr., NY-129 (1981–1993)[10]
- Glenn E. Warren, NY-99 (1983–1994)[10]
New York State Senate
- Walter J. Floss Jr., (1979–1988)[10]
- L. Paul Kehoe, (1981–1992)[10]
- Dale M. Volker, NY-59 (1983–2010)[10]
- Notable individuals
- Tom Landry, football coach[8]
- Joe Namath, football player[8]
- Don Shula, football coach[8]
- Pat Summerall, football player[8]
- Johnny Unitas, football player[8]
Paul Laxalt
List of Paul Laxalt endorsements
- U.S. Senate
- Jake Garn, U.S. Senator from Utah (1974–1993)[11]
- Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator from Utah (1977–2019)[8]
- Chic Hecht, U.S. Senator from Nevada (1983–1989)[8]
- Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator from Alaska (1968–2009)[8]
- Malcolm Wallop, U.S. Senator from Wyoming (1977–1995)[8]
- Notable individuals
- Joseph Coors, president of the Coors Brewing Company[8]
- John Riggins, football player[8]
Pat Robertson
List of Pat Robertson endorsements
- Notable individuals
- Pat Boone, singer[8]
- Dale Evans, actress[8]
- Meadowlark Lemon, member of the Harlem Globetrotters[8]
- Gavin MacLeod, actor[8]
- Roy Rogers, actor[8]
- Jane Russell, actress[8]
- Charlene Tilton, actress[8]
- Arthur L. Williams Jr., insurance executive[8]
No endorsement
Declined to endorse
References
- ^ a b Anderson 1987.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw Congress 1988.
- ^ Marge Roukema 1988.
- ^ a b c Coats 1987.
- ^ a b c d e Daubenmier 1987.
- ^ a b c Georgia Endorsements 1987.
- ^ Hardy 1987.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v USA Today 1987.
- ^ a b Ritchie 1987.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Machacek 1987.
- ^ Jack Garn 1988.
- ^ Worsham 1988.
- ^ Lamar Alexander 1988.
Works cited
- "Alexander Will Not Endorse Bush". The Leaf-Chronicle. March 23, 1988. p. 8B – via Newspapers.com.
- "Endorsements". Miami Herald. March 5, 1988. p. 20A – via Newspapers.com.
- "Garn throws his support behind Bush campaign". Daily Herald. March 16, 1988. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Georgia". The Tampa Tribune. August 30, 1987. p. 8A – via Newspapers.com.
- "Many Southerners In Congress Endorse Candidate". The Daily Times. February 14, 1988. p. A10 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Politics". Tyler Morning Telegraph. March 29, 1988. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Texas congressmen either endorse Gephardt, Bush or stay undecided". The Bryan-College Station Eagle. September 26, 1987. p. 3A – via Newspapers.com.
- "Tracking Support". USA Today. August 7, 1987. p. 6A – via Newspapers.com.
- Anderson, Jack (April 4, 1987). "Dole pursues S. Dakota plan". The Salinas Californian. p. 10A – via Newspapers.com.
- Coats, James (November 25, 1987). "GOP governors give advantage to Bush". Chicago Tribune. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- Daubenmier, Judy (November 23, 1987). "Candidates hoping endorsements will tip balance in Iowa". The Gazette. p. 4A – via Newspapers.com.
- Hardy, Thomas (August 24, 1987). "GOP hopefuls display big guns". Chicago Tribune. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- Machacek, Jay (January 22, 1987). "Most N.Y. congressmen back Bush, not state's Kemp". Tarrytown Daily News. p. D4 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ritchie, Bruce (February 18, 1987). "Entourage Is Laying Groundwork For '88". Montgomery Advertiser. p. 1A – via Newspapers.com.
- Worsham, James (May 14, 1988). "Senator discounts GOP 'list'". Kansas City Times. p. A8 – via Newspapers.com.