Topic: Michael Dukakis

The hosts discuss whether Joe Kennedy III's speech was a failed audition for a new political dynasty. They compare his "drooling" incident to historical campaign-ending blunders like Michael Dukakis in a tank and the "Howard Dean scream," while noting Trump's unique ability to survive "cheeseburger" related smears.

John Dvorak compares 1988 Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis to the Seinfeld character George Costanza, noting similarities in their smirks and mannerisms. They play a clip of Dukakis's convention speech where he suggests neighbors should teach each other to read, which the hosts find absurd.

Secretary of State John Kerry visited Baghdad to discuss the ongoing crisis in Iraq, notably appearing in photos without a helmet while surrounded by armored personnel. The hosts suggest this is a calculated PR move to avoid the "Dukakis helmet" meme and signal his continued presidential ambitions. Kerry is positioned alongside Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton as a potential 2016 contender.

The passing of Senator Ted Kennedy prompts a discussion regarding media coverage of flag-draped coffins and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Potential successors for the Massachusetts Senate seat are analyzed, including Michael Dukakis and Carolyn Kennedy. The hosts recall Dukakis's failed presidential run and the infamous tank photograph that damaged his public image.