Campaign Trail Results: Game #810542

This Game:

  • Year: 1988
  • Player Candidate: Michael Dukakis
  • Running Mate: Jesse Jackson
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
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View overall results, or a specific state:
CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- George Bush52955,586,79760.91
---- Michael Dukakis934,672,74637.99
---- Ron Paul0502,0940.55
---- Lenora Fulani/Other0496,8270.54

Visits:

  • Ohio:12

Answers:

  • Are you willing to rule out any further increases to the federal income tax, if elected President?
    My opponent will raise taxes, and so will I. He won't tell you. I just did.
  • How will you address the Iran-Contra scandal as you campaign for President?
    We will hammer on this theme, and particularly Mr. Bush's claim that he knew nothing about it. What kind of executive is he if he knew nothing about Iran-Contra?
  • What message will you most emphasize as you accept the Democratic Party nomination?
    I will call on all Americans who have been cast aside by our winner-take-all economy and our lopsided tax cuts, to unite and send the Republicans a clear message this fall.
  • To what extent will you make your performance as Governor of Massachusetts a centerpiece of your campaign?
    We will strike a balance between emphasizing my own experience, along with making some attacks on George Bush.
  • How do you plan to attack the candidacy of George Bush, if at all?
    We believe in a liberalism that benefits all Americans. Bush subscribes to Reagan's divisive, winner-take-all economic policies which have made the middle-class poorer.
  • Is it true that you are a “card-carrying” member of the American Civil Liberties Union?
    I'm proud to be a member of the American Civil Liberties Union.
  • In 1977, you vetoed a law requiring teachers to begin the school day with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. What were you thinking?
    I have nothing to hide. I'm proud to protect the freedom of conscience that every American should enjoy.
  • Do you believe that there should be federal funding for abortions?
    I support any federal effort to increase the health and well-being of women in America.
  • The Bush campaign is attacking the Massachusetts prison furlough program, which included furloughs for convicted murderers. One such person, Willie Horton, killed again in Maryland. What is your response?
    Massachusetts has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. We need to turn the tables and attack Bush and Reagan relentlessly on the national crime rate.
  • The Bush campaign is attacking your opposition to the invasion of Grenada, and bombing of Libya. What is your response?
    We need to counterattack Reagan and Bush for the pointless increases in defense spending, which have destroyed the federal budget this decade.
  • The Bush campaign has repeatedly called you a “liberal” or “the liberal Governor”, and so on. Do you embrace the label of “liberal”?
    I'm a liberal in the tradition of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman and John Kennedy. Americans will appreciate that on election day.
  • The Bush campaign is highlighting the pollution in Boston Harbor to counter your claims of a Massachusetts Miracle. How will you respond?
    I think it would make a good TV ad if we went to Texas and spoke with some of the people who have been put out of work by the oil crash there. Let's ask them how they feel about the Reagan economy.
  • Television advertising is coming to dominate the political campaign season. Where should the greatest emphasis be placed in your ads?
    Let's focus on my record as a Greek immigrant who has risen to the highest positions in American life, along with my competence and liberal values.
  • To what extent will you campaign focus on your background as the child of Greek immigrants, and your rise through American society?
    I want to run a series of compare-and-contrast advertisements, comparing my own humble background with that of George Bush.
  • What is your opinion on the selection of Dan Quayle as George Bush's running mate?
    Dan Quayle is obviously unqualified to serve as President, should the need arise, and his selection is most certainly a red flag for the capabilities of George Bush.
  • What do you have to say about the selection of Jesse Jackson as your running mate?
    Jesse Jackson was the second-highest vote-getter during the Democratic primaries, and we are proud to have him on the ticket to unite our party.
  • Attack ads have developed a habit of showing you and Jesse Jackson shaking hands. Do you have any comment?
    We will attack the Republican penchant for underhanded racist attacks which they have displayed in this campaign.
  • What is your position on capital punishment?
    I believe that capital punishment is ineffective at reducing crime, and is not applied in an equal manner. I do not support the practice.
  • Are protectionist measures of some kind needed to counteract the dominance of Japan in foreign trade?
    We have taken too many steps to expand world trade without adequately protecting American workers from the consequences. I would definitely run a more protectionist Administration.
  • Do you believe that voluntary prayer should be allowed in the nation's classrooms?
    This is settled law. It is not appropriate to have public schools lead students in prayer, even if it is voluntary.
  • Do you support additional gun control measures at the federal level?
    I believe that we need to consider any measure to reduce our nation's crime epidemic, including new gun control legislation.
  • What measures should be taken to assist states, such as Texas, which have been hurt by the recent crash in oil prices?
    We need more funding for federal programs to mitigate the worst effects of this downturn.
  • Could more have been done to prevent the current farm crisis, which has devastated the upper Midwest?
    We could have stabilized this situation much earlier with aggressive intervention from the federal government. This is the type of thing I would have done if I were President.
  • Where will you spend your final day of the campaign?
    New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
  • Will you continue the tradition of debating your opponent in the month before the election?
    Let's do it.