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 [Dukakis is a frontrunner for Democratic nomination] Original Airdate: 5/11/1987 Length: 00:03:46 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Christy George reports that a Los Angeles Times poll shows Michael Dukakis (Governor of Massachusetts) leading the field of candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination. George notes that Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) is also a strong contender in the wake of candidate Gary Hart's withdrawal from the race. George's report footage of Dukakis speaking to the media. Dukakis dismisses the importance of polls. George's report also includes footage of Bruce Bolling (co-chair of Jackson's Massachusetts campaign) speaking to the media. Bolling says that the Jackson campaign will challenge the notion that a person of color cannot be president. George's report is accompanied by footage of Jackson campaigning, by footage of Dukakis campaigning and by footage of the Dukakis campaign staff at work. Contributor : Director Christy George
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Elections - 1988 presidential campaign and elections Subject : Personal Names Bolling, Bruce Dukakis, Michael Farmer, Robert George, Christy Jackson, Jesse Type : Genre News - Television |
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