Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts, dies at 88

Her husband, Michael Dukakis, served as governor from 1975 to 1979 and from 1983 to 1991. He was the Democratic presidential candidate against Republican George H.W. Bush. in 1988. Read More

Trump's garbage truck stunt gets Dukakis's tank moment trending

As for Dukakis, he told U.S. News and World Report in 2008 that it was a poorly run campaign, not his “tank moment,” that sunk his presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush. “That didn ... Read More

Dukakis reflects on Jimmy Carter, 'a guy of real integrity'

Aside from working together on matters of governing, the two Democrats supported each other politically. Dukakis said he was “very upset” when Carter lost his bid for a second term. When Dukakis ran ... Read More

Former Gov. Michael Dukakis touts public life Dean College Franklin

Former three-term Gov. Michael Dukakis visits Dean College in Franklin to speak about his career in public service. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. Read More

Michael Dukakis and Barney Frank defend 4th District candidate against ...

Politics Michael Dukakis and Barney Frank defend 4th District candidate against ‘uninformed’ attack An old statement is coming back to bite Alan Khazei in the race to replace Joe Kennedy III. Read More

Dukakis talks political involvement, strategy at Clark - Worcester Telegram

In a talk at Clark University on Thursday, former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis dispensed advice to students looking to get involved in politics – as well as a little wisdom for the ... Read More

Gov. Dukakis on 2020 election: “A new, different and very troubling ...

Although Dukakis is a Democrat, he explained that his concerns about President Donald Trump’s reelection and legacy extend across the aisle. In the former governor’s experience as a politician, ... Read More