Loading the player... What is a 'Commercial Bank'. A commercial bank is a financial institution that provides various financial service, such as accepting deposits and issuing loans. Commercial bank customers can take advantage of a range of investment products that commercial banks offer like savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
Gov. Jay Inslee isnât making plans to run for president in 2016.
Quick Answer. Bob Dole ran for president of the United States in 1996. He was selected as the Republican challenger to incumbent President Bill Clinton, but he lost in the general election. Dole was also unsuccessful as the Republican vice-presidential candidate on a ticket with Gerald Ford in 1976.