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Dukakis

American  
[doo-kah-kis] / dʊˈkɑ kɪs /

noun

  1. Michael, born 1933, U.S. politician: governor of Massachusetts 1983–90.


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There’s divine Olympia Dukakis as a personnel director who becomes Tess’ sly ally and Amy Aquino, who appears at the end of the film, lending grit to an assistant on a similar upward trajectory.

From Los Angeles Times

Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore and John Kerry were embraced and then, after leading their party to disappointing defeat, cast off like so many wads of wet tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

She managed to generate the most negatively iconic photo of a Democrat since Michael Dukakis wore a helmet atop a tank.

From Los Angeles Times

Bush’s demolition of Michael Dukakis in 1988.

From Salon

In 1988, her poll showed a large lead for Democrat Michael Dukakis over Vice President George H.W.

From Los Angeles Times