George H W Bush vs Michael Dukakis

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

A review of George H W Bush and Michael Dukakis' presidential campaigns, key values and demographics, and predicted performances before the 1988 elections.

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Fri 4 Nov 198821:00

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Fri 4 Nov 198821:00
BBC Radio 4

The Reagan Years (1981-1988)—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from Reagonomics to reconciliation with the Soviet.