During these years Badillo was also active in Presidential politics , supporting Alan Cranston for the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 1984 and Michael Dukakis in 1988 .
In 1986 Badillo was the Democratic nominee for New York State Comptroller , losing to Republican incumbent Edward Regan .
During these years nominee was also active in Presidential politics , supporting Alan Cranston for the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 1984 and Michael Dukakis in 1988 .
In 1986 Badillo was the Democratic nominee for New York State Comptroller , losing to Republican incumbent Edward Regan .