1988 U.S. Presidential Election (The Gipper Goes Down)

Republicans
President Alexander Haig was re-nominated but faced a strong challenge from Senator Robert J. Dole. Haig's Vice President, Jack Kemp, appointed in March, was nominated for re-election.

Democrats
Mondale sought re-nomination, as did Gary Hart. Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis won the nomination after strong showing in the primaries. Hart's campaign floundered after he was caught cheating on his wife with a 29-year-old model. Dukakis's running mate was Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen.

Electoral College Result:
Dukakis/Bentsen: 324

Haig/Kemp: 214

Popular Result
Dukakis/Bentsen: 53%

Haig/Kemp: 44%