Word: dukakises
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Gov. Michael S. Dukakis called the dwindling days before the election a political "eternity" with enough time to pull off an upset, while Republican rival Vice President George Bush accused him yesterday of wanting to "torpedo the prosperity."
The Democrat said the race was "tightening up all over the country." And he said that Bush, leading in the polls with 11 days to go, was hiding "in his little cocoon," with advisers afraid to let him engage in news programs' give-and-take while Dukakis has been appearing...
The panel also agreed that Dukakis has not shown the electorate that he has faith in his own liberal politics, calling him uncomfortable with his own positions.
"The voting difference between Bentsen and Quayle strikes at the fundamental differences between the candidates," said Gene Sperling, domestic policy advisor for the Dukakis-Bentsen campaign. A spokesperson for the Bush-Quayle campaign said, "Senator Quayle has nothing to say about this issue."
"I think the numbers 69 and 15 speak forthemselves," said Sperling. "Dukakis and Bentsenare in the mainstream of America that believes infurthering civil rights. Bush and Quayle are outon the right. There is no reason to believe anyAmerican would want taxpayers' money to go to aninstitution that discriminates."