Beaming over the convention of the consonant caucus, the speaker uttered what would be the second most memorable line in the 1988 presidential race: "This election isn't about ideology, it's about competence…" This dramatic statement was later bested by George H.W. Bush's "read my lips…" tax pledge. Atlanta's Democrat Convention that July proved to be, in retrospect, the last stand for Michael S. Dukakis, the last progressive.
As progressivism gallops to a new beat of populism, modern day revivalists should look to Dukakis as their godfather. He is the last living link to the progressive forefathers.
With key states Florida and Ohio up for grabs next Tuesday, senior political reporter Evan Lips took to the NBP Twitter account to offer his takes on Thursday night's GOP debate in Miami.
