Description: Michael Dukakis gives speech at UMass Amherst to mark opening of new polymer center. Stresses importance of research and development in science and engineering to support American economy. “Good jobs at good wages.” Enumerates his plan: 1) strong economic leadership 2) investing in good schools 3) commitment to civilian and military research 4) partnership of government, industry, unions, universities to move America forward.
Description: Springfield mayor Richard Neal introduces lieutenant governor Evelyn Murphy who introduces Michael Dukakis at 'regional day' visit at Tara Hotel in Springfield. Campaign speech: “good jobs at good wages in the good old USA.”
Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference to discuss a fair and progressive way to carry out tax cap through an increased personal exemption. He opposes the mandated cut because it favors wealthiest taxpayers. Charts comparing governor's proposal with CLT method. On Richard Gephardt's accusation that he is only a regional candidate, Dukakis challenges him to debate in Iowa. Says the state's economic recovery is not due to defense contracts.
Description: Dukakis will launch and reiterate his economic growth policy - "good jobs at good wages" - as focus of his post-Labor Day campaign. Susan Estrich, Christopher Edley, Jack Corrigan.
Description: Comparison of federal deficit, budget cuts, tax package with those in state. Michael Dukakis says Bush's popularity will drop drastically.