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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 (-5[1])presidential candidate of this election year called Harvard “a philosophical cult” and accused his opponent of allowing the “dirtiest harbor in America.” (10[1])A losing candidate during this year was ridiculed for a photo wearing an oversized helmet while riding (10[1])in a tank. Lee (10[1])Atwater advised the winning campaign 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 points, in what year did Michael Dukakis lose the presidency to George H. W. Bush? ■END■ (10[1]0[2])

ANSWER: 1988 [prompt on ’88]
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