BOSTON – Michael Dukakis, past three-term governor of Massachusetts and former presidential candidate, discussed and commented on political developments in America in an interview with The National Herald. He spoke about President Joseph Biden’s exit from the campaign for re-election to the U.S. Presidency, about Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican Party candidate Donald Trump.

Dukakis does not favor the creation of a third party in the United States, while he speaks positively about Greece’s progress and its current Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The full interview follows:

TNH: How are you Mr. Dukakis? How is your summer going?

Michael Dukakis: Aging, 91, but I keep going. Kitty and I had a good life and we are aging.

TNH: What are your thoughts regarding political developments in America after the exit of President Joseph Biden from the presidential campaign?

Michael Dukakis: I think it was the right thing to do and I think Vice President Camala Haris is a good person and she will do a good job.

TNH: Do you think that Mr. Biden should have exited earlier?

Michael Dukakis: It is a very tough decision – very tough. It always is, but I think in this case he did the right thing.

TNH: Do you believe that The Vice President Harris will make a good candidate?

Michael Dukakis: Yes, yes, I do.

TNH: Would she be able to defeat Trump?

Michael Dukakis: Will see, but I think so.

TNH: How do you explain the fact that America has arrived at a point where it might elect a person such as Mr. Trump, with all his problems, including the fact that he is now a convicted felon?

Michael Dukakis: Well, you have to ask the people who made that decision. Needless to say I am not their fan. I don’t understand why the selected somebody like this.

TNH: Based on your experience, if you had two pieces of advice to give Kamala Harris what they would be?

Michael Dukakis: First I like her because she is a good public servant, secondly she has the experience that makes it possible to do the job and do it well, in that sense I am happy with the outcome. She has to go out there and work very hard the next four months and she will be fine.

TNH: Our mutual friend Senator Paul Tsongas of blessed memory, when I interview him, always stressed the necessity for a third party in the U.S. How do you fell about that today?

Michael Dukakis: No, I am not a fan of a third party. I don’t think it is a good idea.

TNH: Do you have any comment about Mr. Menendez’ conviction and his decision to resign?

Michael Dukakis: I am not an expert on New Jersey politics, but I think in this particular case he did the right thing for him.

TNH: Do you follow the politics in Greece?

Michael Dukakis: Of course. Mitsotakis seems to be doing very well and that was not the situation a few years ago, as we all know. I feel good about Greece. I like what they are doing and I hope it continues.