Word: dukakises
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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It is one thing for your opponent to call you liberal; it is another to display your liberalism yourself. Whose constituency is larger remains to be seen, but after tonight it will be impossible for Dukakis to depend on support from those "Reagan Democrats" he hoped to lure back through...
But just in terms of exposure this represents a coup for Dukakis and makes the risk worthwhile. The 90 minutes Dukakis will have to himself is in itself worth millions of dollars; appearing on Nightline will provide him with an immense audience. Unlike political commercials, which voters tend to resent...
A big question after tonight is what George Bush's response will and should be. The simple fact that he declined ABC's offer already hurts him somewhat. He should, and will, wait for the reaction to Dukakis' performance. If Dukakis is seen as having botched things up, or as...
If Dukakis performs well tonight, Bush may have no viable option besides submitting to a similar, though preferably shorter, appearance. Bush's "propensity to gaffe" should rule out a 90 minute one-on-one with any panel or news anchor. Appearing on a different network might allow Bush to save...
In short, if anything is evidently clear about Dukakis's appearance tonight, it is that the novelty, scope and timing of the event make it a critical make-or-break time for him. Barring any glitches or changes of heart Dukakis will appear tonight on Nightline; barring any glitches or...