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YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election - Part 2 [You Slayed My Dragon]

YOU BREAK EVERYBODY'S BACK: The 1988 Presidential Election - Part 2 [You Slayed My Dragon]

Gary Hart, the frontrunner in the Democratic side of the 1988 race faces a major setback. Not only his he disappointed, but so are all the people who wanted to run against him so they could have the honor of beating him. Jump Ball, says an aide of new candidate Joe Biden. Biden hopes his appeal to Baby Boomers will carry him forward. Dick Gephardt and Al Gore enter the race, swinging. Bush suffers a setback.

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

June 12, 20241h 20m

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Gary Hart, the frontrunner in the Democratic side of the 1988 race, hits a major setback. Not only his he hurt, but so are all the people who wanted to have the chance to beat him. Now what? Jump Ball, says an aide of new candidate Joe Biden. Biden hopes to fill the gap, with his appeal to Baby Boomers will carry him forward. Al Gore enter the race, swinging at everyone. Dick Gephardt comes up with a zero-to-hero TV ad. Bush just can't get through to country people.

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