Word: dukakises
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The second speaker in the Institute of Politics' Summer in Boston speaker series, Malone echoed the sentiments of former Massachusetts governor Michael S. Dukakis who last week criticized California Gov. Pete Wilson.
Dukakis, himself a second-generation Greek-American, blasted Wilson for making immigration his main campaign issue.
"Immigration is the best thing that ever happened to California," Dukakis said.
Dukakis also criticized the national media for overplaying poll results and ignoring real campaign issues, but he offered one prediction for the presidential campaign.
"This is not a 20-point race, not a 15-point race," Dukakis said. "This is a six-point race.