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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 (10[1])was ridiculed for a photo wearing an oversized helmet while riding in a tank. (10[1])Lee Atwater advised (10[1])the winning campaign of this year on ads such as “Boston Harbor,” “Revolving Door,” and (10[1])one about a murderer who received “ten weekend passes.” (10[1])The “Willie Horton” ad ran during this election year, in which Lloyd Bentsen told his counterpart “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” For 10 points, in what year did Michael Dukakis (-5[1])lose the presidency to George H. W. Bush? ■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: 1988 [prompt on ’88]
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