The 1988 political TV ad for Democratic candidate Carl Christopher Perkins emphasizes his dedication to improving education. Featuring scenes of Perkins interacting with students and teachers in eastern Kentucky, the ad highlights his initiatives in dropout prevention and equal funding for rural schools. Frustrated parents and hopeful children underscore the urgent need for these reforms.
1988 - U.S. House of Representatives - Carl Christopher - Perkins - "Dropout", 1988-01-01, Coldstorage 1: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR, Carl Albert Center Archives, Burton Hall, Julian P. Kanter Political Commercials Collection, Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. https://congressarchives.org/catalog/P-1075-44691 (accessed March 15, 2026).
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