Interesting fact: Incumbent presidents running for reelection who
faced no significant opposition on the party's New Hampshire ballot
have never been defeated for a second term as President.
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, won the primary with 98.9%, after
facing no serious opposition.
Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, won the primary with 95.3%, after facing
no serious opposition.
Richard M. Nixon in 1972, won the primary with 89.3%, after facing
no serious opposition.
Gerald R. Ford in 1976, won the primary with 49.4%, after facing
serious opposition from Ronald Reagan.
Jimmy Carter in 1980, won the primary with 47.1%, after facing
serious opposition from Ted Kennedy.
Ronald Reagan in 1984, won the primary with 86.1%, after facing no
serious opposition.
George H. W. Bush in 1992, won the primary with 53.2%, after facing
serious opposition from Patrick Buchanan.
Bill Clinton in 1996, won the primary with 84.4%, after facing no
serious opposition.
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