The presidential election of 1988 marks an end to eight years of Reagan administration. As the nominee opposing republican candidate George Bush, Michael Dukakis' role is great: he embodies the new Democrat, who could turn the US away from the social darwinism that successions of republican governments, as well as leftover Red Scare, led to. The main theme in his speech was unsurprisingly the social issue. But, more daring, Candidate Dukakis also introduced the voters to a new view on international politics, modern adaptation of a feeling that was mainly witnessed during the post-Vietnam period.

As to show voters they won't be led to the unknown, Dukakis refered many times to former presidents. Through examples of Republicans-led decisions, he makes it clear he strongly disagree with the basis and dogma of the party. He sets the tone on L2 with the end of the "Reagan era" that divided America...