Donnie Darko features the 1988 election between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis.
Michael Dukakis gave LC the Massachusetts' Patriot Award.
https://www.lauriecabot.com/about >In the mid nineteen seventies, Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, bestowed upon Laurie Cabot the state's Patriot Award. >This historical award is issued by the Governor to honor citizens of the state for public service which leads to the betterment, enrichment and welfare of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Patriot Award certifies her as the official witch of Salem.
>The proclamation is signed by the Governor and the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and it reads: >"I proclaim Laurie Cabot the Official Witch of Salem for her work with children with special needs."
