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George H.W. Bush: It is also designed to reform the system of campaign finance under which in the 1980's House incumbents have a…

On the recordJune 28, 1989
It is also designed to reform the system of campaign finance under which in the 1980's House incumbents have a 97.7-percent reelection rate and Senate incumbents an 85-percent reelection rate.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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White House Fact Sheet on the President's Campaign Finance Reform Proposals

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