Description: Michael Dukakis takes questions in front of bleachers filled with students. Asked if he will need to go negative in the presidential campaign, he emphasizes that he wants to keep it “strong, positive, accurate” with a “good solid discussion of issues and candidacies.” But will resort to attack ads if forced. Gore and Gephardt set a bad example. He mills about crowd, poses for photos with high school students.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/24/1988
Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS ANNOUNCES TO LEGISLATURE AND AT PC FORMATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. KEVERIAN INTROS HIM AS 'NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES'
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987
Description: Retrospective of Dukakis' presidential campaign year of evolution, self-discovery, ultimate defeat. Illustrative clips.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/27/1988
Description: Dukakis announces AIDS provisions in state budget, including testing, treatment, housing. National media cover his every local word in case it should have implications for presidential campaign.Larry Kessler
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/08/1988
Description: Celebration of Greek war of independence at State House. Dancing. Dukakis speaks in Greek. His support is strong in Greek-American community, yielding high campaign contributions.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/23/1988
Description: Comments on Dukakis' approach to budget. He is cautious, refusing to specify in advance need for new taxes. Pro & con on proposed state cigarette tax. Hale Champion. Debate clip with Jackson in San Francisco.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/26/1988
Description: Michael Dukakis' concession speech at Boston World Trade Center. Thanks his supporters after losing presidency. Congratulates George Bush. Dukakis family on stage. Laser show.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1988
Description: Because of previous debate experience & tenure moderating "The Advocates," Dukakis would be evenly matched with George Bush, who has ostensible advantage in foreign policy issues. Steve Stark.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/30/1988
Description: In wake of second presidential debate, Michael Dukakis faces uphill battle to surge past George Bush's lead in polls. Newspaper columns all name Bush a winner. POS responses to “who is your hero?”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/14/1988
Description: Dukakis' catch phrases and dwelling on competence do not deliver message to voters. Late in campaign, he focuses on vision and populist theme: opportunity for underclass. Tours factory wearing safety glasses.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/20/1988