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1988, Bush vs. Dukakis: Character Assassinations

1988, Bush vs. Dukakis: Character Assassinations

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Vice President George H. W. Bush is Ronald Reagan’s heir apparent. But in order to defeat Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis, Bush must embrace Reagan’s conservatism, get the best of a respected primary challenger named Bob Dole, and escape the shadow of what many call the biggest political scandal since Watergate.

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1988, Bush vs. Dukakis: Character Assassinations

1988, Bush vs. Dukakis: Character Assassinations

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