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Uniquely liberal Bay State

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

Universal health care bill

Description: Michael Dukakis states unequivocally his commitment to universal health care to serve uninsured people. Mothers holding babies. Nurse taking blood pressure.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/20/1988

Universal health care bill signed

Description: Balloons released outside State House as Gov. Michael Dukakis signs universal health care bill. He presents pen to Sen. Pat McGovern, chief author of the legislation. Rep. Jack Flood says coverage will be costly to taxpayers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/21/1988

VP prospects

Description: Dukakis meets with Richard Gephardt & Albert Gore to discuss possibility of being vice presidential running mate, but no one will comment publicly on their talks. Dukakis enters WGBH.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/05/1988

Vice presidential prospects

Description: Review of possible choices for Dukakis' vice presidential running mate. Likely candidates drop off list one by one. Paul Tsongas recommends John Glenn.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/30/1988

Vietnam as campaign issue

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

When will House reconvene ?

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

When will legislature reconvene?

Description: When will the state legislature reconvene? Republicans would start session before presidential election; Democrats after, lest they be a liability to Dukakis. Locke, Golden. Empty House chamber.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1988

“Duke & Bush tied in Mass. polls!”

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