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After insisting that a candidate “fess up” about an affair during this US election year, Donna Brazile (“bra-ZILL”) was fired. The winning presidential candidate of this election year called Harvard “a philosophical cult” and accused his opponent of allowing the “dirtiest harbor in America.” A losing candidate during this year (-5[1])was ridiculed for a photo wearing an oversized helmet while riding (10[1])in a tank. (10[2])Lee (-5[1])Atwater advised the winning campaign (-5[1])of this year on ads such as “Boston Harbor,” “Revolving Door,” and one about a murderer who received “ten weekend passes.” The “Willie Horton” ad ran during this election year, in which Lloyd Bentsen told his counterpart “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” For 10 (10[1])points, in what year did Michael Dukakis lose the presidency to George H. W. Bush? (10[2])■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: 1988 [prompt on ’88]
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