Word: dukakises
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Presidential rivals George Bush and Michael Dukakis plunged into preparations yesterday for their first debate, pouring over fat briefing books and getting tips from media and political advisers. Dukakis took out time to propose a "Healthy Start" program guaranteeing basic medical care for poor women and children.
"When children and their families have needed a helping hand, Mr. Bush's administration has given them a cold shoulder," Dukakis said during a visit to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, where he met with two new mothers and their babies.
ARABS and Jews, alike. Costa Ricans. Eastern Europeans. Come one, come all--that's the message which the Kennedy School of Government has been extending these days. Unless you're Michael S. Dukakis, that is.
An example she might look to for encouragement is that of her frequent political ally, Governor Michael S. Dukakis, whose arrogance and overconfidence cost him the 1978 Democratic gubernatorial primary. Four years later, having learned a lesson in humility, Dukakis returned to the State House and revived a dormant political...
But there is a significant difference. Dukakis had four years to learn his lessons. Graham needs to cram for a final less than seven weeks away.