THE ELECTORAL-VOTE LOCK
Tags: ELECTORAL college; BUSH, George, 1924-; DUKAKIS, Michael S. (Michael Stanley), 1933-; PRESIDENTIAL candidates
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- THE ELECTORAL-VOTE LOCK. McLaughlin, John // National Review;8/5/1988, Vol. 40 Issue 15, p26
Focuses on the Republican "lock" on the Electoral College in the United States. Battle between George Bush and Michael Dukakis; States that always vote Democratic in presidential elections; Possible sources of breakthrough of Michael Dukakis.
- The Candidates Respond. // ABA Journal;Oct88, Vol. 74 Issue 10, p52
Interviews United States presidential candidates George Bush and Michael Dukakis on selected law-related topics. Tactics used by federal prosecutors that threaten the fairness of the adversary system; Civil rights enforcement; Immigration reform; Views on the Legal Services Corp.
- Bush-Dukakis: The Rematch. // National Review;11/7/1988, Vol. 40 Issue 22, p13
Discusses the result of the debate between presidential candidates Michael Dukakis and George Bush in Los Angeles, California. Focus of the debate on national security issue; Success of Bush in getting those disposed to support him; Failure of Dukakis to show that he has sufficient knowledge in...
- LETTER FROM WASHINGTON. // National Review;11/25/1988, Vol. 40 Issue 23, p11
Discusses the importance of the ten weeks between the election and inauguration of a new president in the U.S. Preparations made by the campaign staff of presidential candidates George Bush and Michael Dukakis; Selection of transition staff.
- The Hollow Men. Seidita, Jo // Progressive;Oct88, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p6
Presents a letter to the editor of the October 1988 issue of the 'Progressive' journal about the need to transform the world community's warfare states into law-abiding, life-enhancing peaceful states starting with the U.S., granted that presidential candidates Michael Dukakis and George Bush...
- Bush and Bush Lite. // Progressive;Oct88, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p8
Comments on the campaigning style of 1988 presidential candidate George Bush. Focus on the Pledge of Allegiance at every campaign stop; Criticisms against Michael Dukakis' vetoing of a 1977 Massachusetts bill requiring teachers to conduct the Pledge in class; Reason for Bush's choice of Indiana...
- Wake-Up Call. // Progressive;Oct88, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p9
Comments on the need for U.S. presidential candidate Michael Dukakis to articulate a positive vision for the country in response to George Bush's attacks. Response of Dukakis to Bush when the issue of the Pledge of Allegiance is raised; Signs of Dukakis' makings of a progressive candidate.
- NOTES FROM THE EDITORS. // Monthly Review: An Independent Socialist Magazine;Oct88, Vol. 40 Issue 5, preceding p1
The authors reflect on two fairly common positions being espoused which, while firmly rooted in the traditions of the U.S. Left, are both inappropriate to the present situation in the U.S. in 1988. They cite the differences in the capitalist ruling class about the best ways to protect capitalist...
- George Bush dusts off his songbook. Kramer, M. // U.S. News & World Report;5/2/88, Vol. 104 Issue 17, p23
Opinion. Reports that after a breakfast with United States Vice-President Bush, the writer gives his views of the Republican presidential nominee and his views on various issues. Bush's assessment of his Democratic rivals and the turns issues may take if he and Massachusetts Governor Michael...
