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The Weekend Passes Ad
02:28 - 05:29 (03:01)
The Weekend Passes attack ad aired during the 1988 election between George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis and is credited with turning the tide against Dukakis' campaign.
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This episode discusses the impact of an attack ad called "Weekend Passes" from the 1988 election between George H.W.
02:28 - 04:27 (01:59)
Presidential Election
Summary
This episode discusses the impact of an attack ad called "Weekend Passes" from the 1988 election between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis on the outcome of the campaign.
ChapterThe Weekend Passes Ad
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The Willie Horton ad was a controversial political attack which was used to criticize Michael Dukakis during the 1988 US Presidential campaign.
04:27 - 05:29 (01:02)
Willie Horton
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The Willie Horton ad was a controversial political attack which was used to criticize Michael Dukakis during the 1988 US Presidential campaign. However, the ad's origins were a lot more complex than initially believed.