Bio :30-Dukakis, Mike (Michael Stanley)-[Democratic], 1988

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His fellow governors voted him the most effective governor in America. The son of Greek immigrants, he served his country in Korea, and inspired by John Kennedy, he chose public service. In nine years as governor of Massachusetts, he wiped out huge budget deficits, cut taxes, fought corruption, helped 40,000 welfare mothers find jobs, and led an economic turnaround they call a miracle. Mike Dukakis, a president for the 90s.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, Dukakis, Michael Stanley (Mike), is portrayed as an effective governor, the son of Greek immigrants, and a military veteran. The advertisement commends his economic turnaround efforts in Massachusetts, including combating corruption, promoting employment opportunities, and managing budget deficits. It presents Dukakis as a dedicated public servant and a competent presidential candidate for the 1990s.