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. Michael Dukakis, a president for the 90s.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, Dukakis, Michael Stanley (Mike), his gubernatorial record is presented, including his Greek heritage and military service in Korea. The advertisement claims that Dukakis eliminated budget deficits, reduced taxes, fought corruption, and helped welfare mothers find employment, contributing to Massachusetts’ “economic miracle.”