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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 was ridiculed for a photo wearing an oversized helmet while (-5[1])riding in a tank. Lee Atwater advised the winning campaign of this year (-5[1])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, (10[1])in which Lloyd Bentsen told his counterpart “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” For 10 points, in what year did Michael Dukakis lose the presidency to George H. W. Bush? ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: 1988 [prompt on ’88]
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James Stevenson (UG)Michigan AOhio State A58-5
Danel Fernandez (UG)Ohio State BCedarville71-5
Simon Zimmerman (DII)Ohio State AMichigan A9810
Navtej SinghMichigan BKenyon12810
Noah Dean (DII)KenyonMichigan B1280
John Gehringer (UG)CedarvilleOhio State B12810