During his election campaign in 1988, George H.W. Bush promised not to
A. raise taxes.
B. engage in foreign conflicts.
C. cut funding for welfare programs.
D. increase the minimum retirement age.

Respuesta :

A. raise taxes.  George HW Bush's campaign slogan was "Read my lips. No new taxes" however, soon after he became president the US was involved in the Persian Gulf War.  Taxes rose and made Bush very unpopular and took him out of the White House from a second term.