He then joined the Indiana Army National Guard and served from 1969–1975, reaching the rank of sergeant. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from DePauw University in 1969. He moved back to Indiana just in time for high school, graduating from Huntington North High School, before heading off to college. When he was young, Quayle moved to Arizona with his family - parents Martha Corinne and James Cline Quayle. He Obtained a Law Degree From the Indiana University Robert H. These days, the Quayles call Paradise Valley, Arizona, home.Ĥ. Tucker Quayle founded an investment company called Tynwald Capital, while Benjamin followed in his dad’s footsteps and served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District from 2011 to 2013. The Quayles have three grown children together, Tucker, Benjamin, and Corinne. Quayle has called his wife his “best adviser,” as well as “a very strong, independent-minded woman.” Quayle told the Los Angeles Times back in 1988. I became a very integral part of what Dan was doing legislative-wise,” Mrs.
Whilst in law school, Marilyn met her now-husband. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from Purdue University and went on to earn a J.D. Marilyn Quayle, nee Tucker, was also born in Indiana. Quayle and his wife, Marilyn, whose nickname is Merit, got married in November 1972. He Is Married to His Wife, Marilyn, & Has 3 Grown Children With Her I do believe in most cases it certainly is a choice,” Quayle said during a sit-down interview on ABC’s This Week, according to the New York Times.ĭespite Quayle’s controversial statements, he held a few positions of note. For example, Bush named Quayle head of the Council on Competitiveness and the first chairman of the National Space Council.ģ. “My viewpoint is that it’s more of a choice than a biological situation. Perhaps one of his most notable statements came in 1992, when he said that homosexuality was a “choice.” Despite the seemingly constant negative chatter about Quayle, the Republican ticket held a solid lead over Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen throughout the campaign.īush/Quayle won the November election with a 53–46 percent margin, securing 426 electoral votes.ĭespite winning the election alongside Bush, Quayle received a great deal of criticism throughout his four years in office. Perhaps unsurprising, Bush’s decision to run with Quayle was highly criticized by the media. “I’m proud to have Dan Quayle at my side,” Bush said at the time. The decision was made official on August 16, 1988, at the Republican convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Quayle was Bush’s running mate on the 1988 ticket. Two years later, Quayle became the youngest person ever elected to the Senate from the state of Indiana, at the age of 33. In 1976, Quayle was elected to the House of Representatives from Indiana’s 4th congressional district. He Served as Vice President From 1989 to 1993 In our case, what made all the difference was a few choices we made early-and the character of Bush himself,” he wrote.Ģ. What starts out as partly a political calculation, the selection of a running mate, is by no means certain to mature into warm friendship. “Vice presidents don’t always stay on the best terms with the presidents they serve. Quayle also penned an opinion piece for the Washington Post, in which he wrote about Bush and their relationship. And it was such an honor for me to work with him every single day that he was president. The man, George Bush, was very good to me,” he added. He was a great individual in my opinion he was a great president,” he told Fox News. Bush had died, Quayle sat down for a chat with Fox News, in which he praised his former political partner. After learning that former President George H.
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