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A New Start
Lloyd Bentsen had just given and emotional statement regarding the death of Governor Dukakis saying "Micheal was a great friend and im sad to see him gone but I'll make sure to run the campaign in a way that would make him proud". The Dukakis team was turned upside down but the speed of a President Election campaign didn't allow much time for grieving and they went right to work finding a new running mate. Bentsen had brought his senate staff in the campaign including his senate chief of staff Joe O'Neil. The campaign came to the conclusion that Bentsen needed a liberal northerner in order to keep the base happy. John Kerry a junior senator was considered because his presence would make Iran-Contra a story again an issue that had haunted George Bush since the primary. However,his inexperience kept him away from the VP slot. Mario Cuomo was eventually chosen due to his charisma and liberalism.