Proper noun
Dukakis (plural Dukakises)
A surname from Greek.
As Governor, Dukakis had vetoed a 1976 plan to bar inmates convicted of first-degree murder from the furlough program. Source: Internet
Dating back decades, this schedule advantages candidates based on geographic accidents, like Massachusetts politicians Michael Dukakis, John Kerry and Mitt Romney getting propelled to their party’s nomination by wins in neighboring New Hampshire. Source: Internet
Dukakis later revealed that his campaign was responsible for leaking the tape, and two members of his staff resigned. Source: Internet
Bentsen's attempts to defend Dukakis received little recognition, with greater attention on the Kennedy comparison. Source: Internet
Dukakis disagreed, and instead selected Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas. Source: Internet
However, Jackson's campaign suffered a significant setback less than two weeks later when he was defeated in the Wisconsin primary by Michael Dukakis. Source: Internet