ELECTION'92
Wednesday, November 4, 1992
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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Bush acknowledges 'It's over'
The Associated Press
President's 30-year career ends
HOUSTON — President Bush, only the fourth incumbent president turned out of office this century, asked the nation yesterday to unite around its new president then looked ahead to life in the "grandfather business."
George and Barbara Bush wave to a group of supporters after the president's concession speech at an election-night rally in Houston.
As he walked from the stage, he whispered to wife, Barbara, "It's over."
"She has inspired this entire nation, and I think this country ought to be grateful," Bush said of his wife, who stood by his side as he acknowledged his was a one-term presidency.
Knight-Ridder Tribune
"Thank You George, Thank You George," the partisan crowd shouted as Bush prepared to speak —after an introduction by longtime friend and political confidant Jim Baker.
Bush took a sip of water before speaking, shaking his head at the applause. There were tears in eyes throughout the hall as Bush partisans accepted defeat.
"I plan to get very involved in the grandfather business," said Bush, as his children and theirs stood behind him.
"I ask that we stand behind our new president," said Bush, who telephoned Clinton before offering his concession on national television 20 minutes after polls closed on the West Coast.
"They have run a valiant effort in a very, very difficult year," he said of his campaign staff, singling out Vice
"The people have spoken," Bush told a campaign rally in Houston, the last of his three-decade career in government. "We respect the majesty of the Democratic system."
President Dan Quayle for lengthy praise. A few minutes later, Quayle offered a concession speech of his own.
"He did run a strong campaign, and I wish him well in the White House, and I want the country to know our entire administration will work closely with his team to ensure the smooth transition of power," Bush said of Clinton. "There is important work to be done, and America must always come first, so we will get behind the new president and wish him well."
"We have fought the good fight and we have kept the faith and I believe I have upheld the honor of the presidency of the United States," said Bush, the nation's 41st president.
The vice president was interrupted several times by predictable chants: "96, '96, '96."
The Bushes watched the returns with about 40 couples at a reception and dinner at the Houstonian Hotel, his official voting residence. They later retired privately to their suite, Bush to work on his concessions speech.
When Quayle congratulated Clinton at his Indiana rally, some in the crowd booed. But Quayle held up his hand, "Tonight is Bill Clinton's night," he said "If he runs the country as well as he ran this campaign, we'll be all right."
"Sometimes the wind at your back, sometimes it's in your face," said Mary Matalin, political director of Bush's campaign.
Bush thanked those who voted for him.
She said the president first realized he was likely to lose when he learned the outcome of early exit polls, in the
late morning.
Earlier, Bush jogged, voted and took a carefree shopping trip, declaring himself "very, very pleased" that his grueling re-election campaign was over.
Bush surrounded himself with members of his family as he awaited the verdict of voters. Win or lose, the president planned to attend an evening reception with supporters—billed in advance as a "Victory Party"
— at Houston's Westin Galleria Hotel, Earlier, an outwardly relaxed Bush flashed a thumbs-up after voting, then headed out to stock up on country music tapes, buiting a fish reel and pick up a quail-hunting license.
Reporters asked if he planned his customary post-Christmas quail-hunting visit to Beeville, Texas.
"Maybe before." Bush said.
Bush and his wife cast their ballots in the West Houston precinct that has been their home political base for three decades.
the president shook hands with about 30 voters in line at the polling place in St. Mary's Seminary, then took only a minute to mark his ballot and drop it in the box.
After jogging at daybreak and voting, Bush had breakfast, then did what many Americans do to kill time and release tension: he went shopping.
Jay Thornton / Special to the KANSAN
Lawrence Republicans ruefully follow election
When CNN reported early last evening that George Bush was a winner in Virginia, the College Republicans raised their arms and cheered. But the cheer would be in vain, and they knew it.
State Republican Party supporters poll results in a room at the Downtown Ramada Inn in Topeka
"If Clinton ends up winning, it is going to be unfortunate," said Russell Holloway, Burlington freshman, before the final counts. "He won't get a clear mandate from the people even if he does win. It will make it hard in Congress to get things accomplished."
By Muneera Naseer Kansan staff writer
As the electoral votes piled up in favor of the opposing party, the group of 15 dwindled to sib and continued to bash Clinton over chips and salsa at Dos Hombres, 815 New Hamshire St.
"If Bush could win in every state from here on out, he's going to win," said Tracy Bedell at that moment, rolling her eyes. She is the membership co-chairperson of the College Republicans and a KU graduate student.
After Clinton was confirmed as the next president of the United States, the Republicans said they were going to have a hide-your-wallet party.
The group's only satisfaction came when it was announced that Bush had won Kansas' seven electoral college votes.
"We feel sympathy for the KU Democrats and that for all their work, they weren't able to sway the vote in Kansas," said David Olson, chairperson of the College Republicans. "Bush lost in the nation but managed to take Kansas."
Olson predicted that Clinton's victory would impose higher taxes on every person, rich or poor, and would be a loss for the environmental cause.
Peter Lane, Overland Park senior, said that now whatever went wrong in this country, nothing would be blamed on the Republicans.
"Everything will be the Democrats' fault," he said.
Olson said that even though his organization's members were unhappy, the KU Republicans had done their job.
His organization will meet next week and focus on informing people about the Republic-
"Republicans are going to be here on campus to keep the record straight, and we'll be saying I told you so" for the next four years," Olson said.
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