Michael Dukakis

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Michael S. Dukakis (born 1933) was a three-term Massachusetts governor, who ran for President of the United States in 1988 as a Democrat. After obtaining the party's nomination, he lost to President George H.W. Bush Mostly due to his soft on crime policies. His running mate was Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas.

Dukakis is a US Army veteran, serving in South Korea from 1955 to 1957.

Gubernatorial Career

Dukakis was first elected Governor of Massachusetts in 1974. He was defeated in the 1978 Democratic primary by Edward J. King, but would return to defeat king in 1982 and be reelected Governor in 1986. He was Massachusetts' longest serving Governor.

1988 Deomcratic primary

Dukakis finished third in the Iowa caucuses, but went on to win the New Hampshire primary by a considerable margin. From this point forward he led the field in the all-important accrual of delegates.

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