Word: dukakises
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Dukakis "has to make major decisions about staff, the budget and how he fulfills his commitment to universal health insurance," said Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy.
Because Dukakis had a good showing in the state polls--he won nearly 59 percent of the popular vote--observers said yesterday that his state mandate would not be deminished by his presidential loss.
In his concession speech last night, Dukakis said that he would return to state issues immediately. He indicated that he would run again in 1990, but he did state any definite plans.
"I think he's probably very anxious to dive into some real governing," Senator John Carey said, adding that the state budget should be Dukakis' top priority.
The thousands of Democratic partisans gathered at the World Trade Center last night were prepared for a loss by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis. Even so, as the election returns rolled in, the crowd seemed unprepared for the stunning defeat.