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Was George W Bush a Republican?

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George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.

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Likewise, people ask, was George W Bush a Republican or Democrat?

Republican Party

Secondly, who ran against George W Bush 1st term? Bush, a Republican, took office following a very close victory over Democratic incumbent vice president Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election. Four years later, in the 2004 election, he defeated Democrat John Kerry to win re-election.

Likewise, people ask, who was George W Bush opponent?

Incumbent Republican President George W. Bush defeated Democratic nominee John Kerry, a United States Senator from Massachusetts. Bush and incumbent Vice President Dick Cheney were renominated by their party with no difficulty.

What did George W Bush do for the country?

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