Description: Gary Hart, in his revived presidential campaign, shakes hands with people in snow flurries in NH and Maine. “The American people will decide.” (clip from Nightline)
Description: Gary Hart claims to want to talk directly to voters rather than depend on nosy media intermediaries. Ultimately however, he must rely on the press, as must all presidential candidates.
Description: Frank Hatch announces his Republican candidacy for governor. Denounces Dukakis on taxes, auto insurance, food stamps. Hatch says that he is willing to listen, tell it like it is, and make tough decisions. He wishes to shed the 'taxachusetts' label and restore credibility in state government. He states the importance of reducing taxes and bringing money down to cities from the state level.
Description: In fourth Middlesex district, three candidates vie for state senate seat. Doug Howard and Helen Metros face incumbent Robert Havern. Charlie's Kitchen exterior in Harvard Square.
Description: Herb Connolly's re-election to Governor's Council missed by 1 vote, his own. He lost to Robert Kennedy, who is trying to stop him from contesting result. Absentee ballot,legal papers,file boxes. Buick dealer.