Description: Former governor Edward King's libel suit against The Boston Globe is reinstated after being thrown out of court in 1986. Stringent jury selection. King wants vindication to safeguard his political future.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/14/1988
Description: Incumbent state legislators receive contributions to re-election campaigns from PACs & special interests. Common Cause points out disadvantage to challengers & wants to equalize the system.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/14/1988
Description: State primary will be characterized by uncontested races and few voters. Most legislators running for re-election unopposed. Kevin Harrington, Michael Connolly.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/14/1988