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| − | '''Michael Dukakis''' is an American politician. He is a former governor of [[Massachusetts]] and was the losing candidate in the {{ | + | '''Michael Dukakis''' is an American politician. He is a former governor of [[Massachusetts]] and was the losing candidate in the {{W|United States presidential election, 1988|1988 U.S. presidential election}}. |
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| − | The significance of the three men appearing in Lisa's "losers" nightmare is that all three are Democrats who lost U.S. presidential elections: Dukakis in 1988, Kerry in {{ | + | The significance of the three men appearing in Lisa's "losers" nightmare is that all three are Democrats who lost U.S. presidential elections: Dukakis in 1988, Kerry in {{W|United States presidential election, 2004|2004}} and Mondale in {{W|United States presidential election, 1984|1984}}. |
Today, Michael Dukakis is a professor at [[Northeastern University]]. | Today, Michael Dukakis is a professor at [[Northeastern University]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:24, October 15, 2021
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Michael Dukakis is an American politician. He is a former governor of Massachusetts and was the losing candidate in the 1988 U.S. presidential election.
History[edit]
Rainier Wolfcastle jokes with Homer, telling him that Lisa is a "whale-kissing, Dukakis-hugging moon maiden".[1]
One of the businesses seen in Springfield Mall is Dukakis Campaign H.Q..[2]
Lisa had a nightmare in which Dukakis, John Kerry and Walter Mondale appeared to her in ghostly forms.[3]
He appeared in the crowd of a Boston Americans parade.[4]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
The significance of the three men appearing in Lisa's "losers" nightmare is that all three are Democrats who lost U.S. presidential elections: Dukakis in 1988, Kerry in 2004 and Mondale in 1984.
Today, Michael Dukakis is a professor at Northeastern University.
Appearances[edit]
Episode – "The Bart Wants What It Wants" (mentioned)- Episode – "Please Homer, Don't Hammer 'Em" (mentioned)
- Episode – "The Kid Is All Right"
- Episode – "The Town"
References[edit]
External links[edit]
