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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.
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 presented as an effective Massachusetts governor, drawing on his Greek immigrant background, his service in Korea, and his commitment to public service inspired by John F. Kennedy. The advertisement emphasizes his record of reducing the budget deficit, lowering taxes, and combating corruption.

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  • Broadcast: 1988

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English

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