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Ten O'Clock News (1988-04-05)
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Analysis of Michael Dukakis vs. Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin primary. Candidates campaigning. reporter: VaillancourtMeg Vaillancourt analyzes the results of the Wisconsin primary elections. She compares the election results for Democratic presidential candidates Michael Dukakis and Jesse Jackson. Vaillancourt reports that Wisconsin represents Dukakis' first victory in a mid-western state; she adds that Jackson is attracting more white voters than he did four years ago. Vaillancourt notes that Jackson is appealing to the hearts of voters while Dukakis appeals to their heads. Vaillancourt also analyzes the election results for Democratic candidates Al Gore and Paul Simon. Vaillancourt talks about the candidates chances in the upcoming New York primaries. Vaillancourt's report includes footage of Jackson campaigning and marching with striking workers. Vaillancourt's report is accompanied by footage of Dukakis campaigning and by footage of Gore and Simon
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WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Michael Dukakis, Jesse Jackson, Al Gore, Paul Simon, George H.W. Bush, Mario Cuomo, 1988 Wisconsin Democratic primary, 1988 New York Democratic primary, presidential campaign, electoral politics, Massachusetts Miracle, labor movement, Wisconsin, New York
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