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What happened in the election of 1988?

In the 1988 presidential election, Republican Vice President George H. W. Bush defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Bush won the popular vote by just under eight points, and won 426 of the 538 electoral votes.

What happened Michael Dukakis?

After the election, Dukakis announced that he would not seek another term as governor, and he left office in 1991. Since leaving office, Dukakis has served on the board of directors for Amtrak and has taught political science at Northeastern University and UCLA.

How did Michigan vote in 1988?

Republican victory Bush won the election in Michigan with a solid 7.90\% point margin. The election of 1988 was, however, the final election where Michigan was won by the Republican Party until 2016, having consistently voted Democratic since 1992.

Was Dukakis a Democrat or Republican?

Democratic Party
Michael Dukakis/Parties

Was Olympia Dukakis married?

Louis Zorichm. 1962–2018
Olympia Dukakis/Spouse

How tall is Olympia Dukakis?

5′ 3″
Olympia Dukakis/Height

Who won the election in 1992?

The 1992 United States presidential election was the 52nd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1992. Democratic Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas defeated incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush, independent businessman Ross Perot of Texas, and a number of minor candidates.

Which party got absolute majority in the elections of 1988?

The PPP emerged as the biggest party, winning 94 of the 207 seats in the National Assembly. The IJI came second with 56 seats amidst a voter turnout of just 43\%.

What was Michael Dukakis’ message in the campaign?

There was no message. There was no game plan for a national campaign.” It began in Atlanta. Dukakis emerged from the Democratic convention in July with a record war chest, highly favorable polls and party regulars rushing to his side after a powerful acceptance speech. “He rose to the occasion,” said his wife, Kitty.

Why did Dukakis turn George Bush’s pledge of allegiance into a political issue?

“It played into the whole issue of risk.” At the same time, Dukakis elevated Bush’s criticism of the Massachusetts’ governor’s 1977 veto of a bill requiring teachers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance by saying that Bush was “not fit to be President.” “He turned it into a presidential issue,” said Kirk O’Donnell, a senior adviser.

Is the Dukakis loss a Rorschach test?

It’s likely that no appraisal of the Dukakis loss can ever be more than a Rorschach test, defining the respondent. Even so, assessing why he lost will provide a healthy exercise for Democratic leaders.

Did Dukakis look tough in an M-1A1?

When Michael S. Dukakis climbed into an M-1A1 battle tank in mid-September, two aides warned him he would look silly, not tough, on TV if he wore the tank’s high-tech helmet.