Description: Analysis of the presidential campaign with regard to stands on trade, protectionism, business with Japan, and US position in world economy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/07/1988
Description: Steve Stark explains uniqueness of Bay State's non-mainstream political stance, where liberalism is virtual bylaw… & by extension, why Dukakis does not reach well throughout nation.Bush-"read my lips"
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/22/1988
Description: In debate, George Bush mentioned Michael Dukakis' antiwar stand, referring to Shea Amendment introduced in 1970 state legislature, calling for exemption of Mass. residents from service in undeclared Vietnam war. Sens. Jack Backman, David Locke.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/27/1988
Description: Comments on national drug war from Reagan, Bush, Jackson, Nancy. In Mass., drug abuse (except alcohol) has supposedly declined among teens. Marijuana plant, smoking joint, snorting cocaine.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/20/1988
Description: Based on campaign speeches, mandate for a Bush presidency is unclear. Even his pollsters cannot be specific except to mention voters' confidence in his ability to manage economy and keep a strong defense.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/03/1988
Description: Majority leader Flaherty blames Bush campaign for Republican effort to reconvene House in hopes of embarrassing Dukakis. Minority leader Pierce says reconvening is simply the right thing to do.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/29/1988
Description: Rallyers in Boston demand investigation of Bush's role in the Iran contra deal. "Where was George?"
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/19/1988
Description: Interviews with shoppers to explore reasons for Bush's gain and apparent tie with Dukakis in poll of Massachusetts voters. Herald headline.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/01/1988