Michael Dukakis was my professor at Northeastern University and is one of the most intelligent and genuine people I’ve ever known. His insights were always spot on and his desire for young people to get involved in public service was a common theme throughout each lecture.

I just came across a (long) speech Dukakis gave in March 2008 as part of the University of San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series. This speech is wide-ranging but focuses mainly on the 2008 election and his thoughts on the electoral process in general.

I am reminded of what a great teacher he is and how, despite a high-profile electoral loss, he has managed to contribute so much and inspire so many to get involved in public service and politics.

Here’s the YouTube clip.

Sit back, open a Sam Adams (or other such Boston-based beverage) and enjoy.

You can also check out DoubleSpeak’s 2006 interview with Governor Dukakis.

If you read it right, that rhymes.

Congrats to Phil Angelides out in California who won last night’s primary against Steve Westly to secure the Democratic Nomination for Governor!

Why am I so excited? Well, Angelides’ number one supporter was DoubleSpeak’s favorite former Greek Presidential nominee from Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis!

Good job guys, now on to Novemeber to beat Schwarzenegger.

“We need an all-precinct operation, with precinct captains and block captains.”

-Michael Dukakis, January 20th, 2006

Former presidential candidate and professor extraordinaire, Michael Dukakis, gives his strategy for Democrats leading-up to the 2006 elections.