The only true conservative at the time was Paul Laxalt. Unfortunately H.W. was backed by Ronald Reagan and that pretty well sucked all the oxygen out of the room
Did Reagan actually endorse Bush before the primaries were over? I thought he had waited until the nomination was sewn up.
Bingo! I was wondering how far into the thread I’d have to get before someone got the answer correct. http://articles.philly.com/1986-05-28/news/26050321_1_laxalt-nancy-reagan-gop-nomination