Belgian-S.D.-Gephardt, Dick (Richard Andrew)-[Democratic], 1988

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Identifier: P-500-94358

Compare two candidates for president. Dick Gebhardt is fighting for a trade bill to save American jobs. Mike Dukakis is opposed. Gebhardt stands for the Save the Family Farm bill. Dukakis won't take a stand. He says our farmers have to diversify and grow blueberries, flowers, and Belgian endive. Gebhardt's fought to cut income taxes. Dukakis is one of the biggest tax raisers in Massachusetts history. Those are some of the reasons why South Dakotans are for Gebhardt, not Dukakis. Belgian endive.

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In this 1988 political advertisement, Richard Andrew Gephardt contrasts his positions with those of his rival, Mike Dukakis. The advertisement emphasizes Gephardt’s pledge to fight for American jobs through the proposed trade bill and to support family farms. In contrast, Dukakis is criticized for his tax policies and for advising farmers to diversify their crops.