“A decorated WW2 pilot who flew bombing runs over the middle of Italy before moving over into the political sector - being elected to the House in 1948. In 1970, he managed to primary the liberal titan incumbent Ralph Yarborough - in the process damaging his relationship with party liberals, and defeat the same George Bush in the general election.” (1988 Texas Showdown) Bentsen ran as Dukakis’ running mate in 1988, however the duo could not defeat Bush like he himself did in 1970.