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Michael Dukakis: A Political Life Michael Dukakis: A Political Life Michael Stanley Dukakis (born November 3, 1933) is a prominent figure in American politics, serving as the Governor of Massachusetts for two non-consecutive terms and as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1988. Early Life and Career Born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Greek immigrant parents, Dukakis's background significantly shaped his political views. He graduated from Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School before entering politics. Michael Dukakis during his 1988 Presidential Campaign. (Source: Wikimedia Commons - Public Domain) Governorship of Massachusetts Dukakis's time as Governor was marked by economic growth, often referred to as the "Massachusetts Miracle." His focus on fiscal responsibility and technological advancement transformed the state's economy. A placeholder for an image of Dukakis as Governor of Massachusetts. Find a suita...