Word: dukakises
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If George Bush defeats Gov. Michael S. Dukakis in the presidential election two weeks from now--as recent polls indicate he would if the election were held today--the vice president will not be able to count on a Republican, or even conservative, Congress to rubberstamp his administration's initiatives...
In an Institute Of Politics (IOP) debate with Dukakis's foreign policy adviser--Dillon Professor of International Affairs Joseph S. Nye--Lecturer of Public Policy Richard N. Haass said Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala meet his definition of democracy.
WHETHER to vote for George Bush or Mike Dukakis may not be the most important issue facing Massachusetts voters this election year. The debate over referendum Question 2, which calls for the repeal of Massachusetts' 74-year-old prevailing wage law, has been marked by an anti-labor campaign significant...
From those Black citizens who are registered and choose to vote, the Dukakis-Bentsen ticket will receive overwhelming support on November 8, Bolling said.
"But in order for Michael Dukakis to win, he'd need the support of upwards of 90 percent of that vote with significant turnout. The reaching out to Black voters was never manifested to the extent that it was necessary," said Bolling.