Is Michael Dukakis A-List?
NoC
No — Michael Dukakis is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1988
Presidential Nomination
Lost A-list status in 1988
Dropped to B tier — Loses Presidential Election
Ranking Timeline
1975C$0.1M
Governor of Massachusetts
Elected Governor of Massachusetts.
1988A▲▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Presidential Nomination
Wins Democratic nomination for President.
1988B▼$0.4M-$0.09999999999999998M
Loses Presidential Election
Defeated by George H.W. Bush.
1991C▼$1M+$0.6M
Professor at Northeastern
Starts teaching at Northeastern University.
2026C$3M+$2M
Political Commentator
Continues to be involved in public discourse.
Last updated: February 25, 2026