Michael Manley

Re-election

By 1989 Manley had softened his democratic socialist rhetoric, explictly advocating a role for private enterprise, and in the election of that year he campaigned on a more moderate platform. Seaga's administration had fallen out of favor - both with the electorate and the US -and the PNP was re-elected handily.

Related Topics:
1989 - Democratic socialist - Private enterprise

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Manley's second term was short and largely uneventful. In 1992, citing health reasons he stepped down as Prime Minister and PNP leader. His Deputy Prime Minister, Percival Patterson, assumed both offices.

Related Topics:
1992 - Percival Patterson

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