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Dukakis press conference

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.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/06/1987

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis takes questions in front of bleachers filled with students. Asked if he will need to go negative in the presidential campaign, he emphasizes that he wants to keep it “strong, positive, accurate” with a “good solid discussion of issues and candidacies.” But will resort to attack ads if forced. Gore and Gephardt set a bad example. He mills about crowd, poses for photos with high school students.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/24/1988

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference: 1) denounces veto of Civil Rights Restoration Act 2) opposes brokered Democratic convention 3) stresses importance of visiting every primary state even if not favored there 4) discusses allocating state revenues to welfare, ET program, emergency aid to homeless, and assuring affordable housing. Met with anti-crime council regarding furlough policy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1988

Dukakis press conference

Description: Michael Dukakis holds press conference on auto insurance reform. Sen. Linda Melconian, Rep. Frank Woodward, secretary of consumer affairs Paula Gold. Working on bill to create at least 5.5% savings for consumers. Also addresses state college tuition increases; delegate selection process; start of Secret Service protection.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1988

Dukakis press conference on jobs

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference at State House on low unemployment rate and continued job growth in Massachusetts. Announces very favorable economic prospects for the state. “Good jobs at good wages.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1988

Dukakis reacts to Bush's tax switch

Description: Michael Dukakis reacts to Bush's announcement that new taxes are necessary, contrary to often repeated campaign promise, "read my lips…"
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/26/1990

Dukakis recommends new taxes

Description: Dukakis visits elementary school in Revere, talks with children learning on computers, turns pages of picture book; recommends new taxes. Rep. William Reinstein, George Keverian.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/11/1989

Dukakis retrospective

Description: Retrospective of Michael Dukakis' gubernatorial terms up to the '88 presidential campaign. Dukakis surveys '78 blizzard aftermath from helicopter.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/15/1990

Dukakis retrospective

Description: Sketch of Michael Dukakis' political career 1977 - 1988 through file clips.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Dukakis says no fourth term

Description: Michael Dukakis announces that he will not seek fourth term as governor. He gives evasive answers about possible successors and likelihood of second run for presidency. Evelyn Murphy,Lashman,DeVillars.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/03/1989