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Dukakis and Romney — The Technocrats
When it comes to seeking the highest office in the land, sometimes it’s not enough to be an effective governor and a good guy—you need to land some punches. Former Massachusetts governors Michael Dukakis and Mitt Romney both came up short in their presidential bids after their opponents helped define their candidacies before the American public.
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Mitt Romney on His Failure to Focus on Minority Voters
Romney reflects on his father's legacy, and on his lack of focus on minority voter groups.
The Highs and Lows of Mitt Romney's Campaign
The impact of Romney's 47 percent comment and first debate performance.
Why Michael Dukakis Decided to Run for President
Dukakis discusses how he came to run for president, and his shock at presidential abuses.
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