Bio :60-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 a young president named Kennedy, he chose public service. Fifteen years later, Michael Dukakis became governor of Massachusetts. With the determination of a marathon runner, he wiped out huge budget deficits, cracked down on corruption, cut taxes, and led an economic turnaround they call a miracle. Committed to making the American dream come true for everyone, he invested in daycare, job training, and education, and brought jobs and a future to people in need, including 40,000 welfare mothers. Strength. Innovation. Caring. A quarter century of making a real difference in the lives of real people. Mike Dukakis, a president for the 90s.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, Agent: Dukakis, Michael Stanley (Mike), Democratic presidential candidate Mike Dukakis is presented as an effective governor of Massachusetts with a record of eliminating deficits, reducing corruption, lowering taxes, and leading economic revitalization. Inspired by John F. Kennedy, Dukakis is portrayed as committed to ensuring that everyone can achieve the American dream through investment in child care, job training, and education.