 Republican loyalists were largely relieved and pleased with Quayle's performance, and his camp attempted to portray it as an upset triumph against a veteran debater, but post-debate polls were mixed on whether Gore or Quayle had won.It ultimately proved to be a minor factor in the election, which Bush and Quayle subsequently lost.Quayle authored a 1994 memoir, "Standing Firm", which became a bestseller.