Description: John Kerry's radio ad claims his opponent in Senate race knows nothing about Mass. James Rappaport's tv ad says Kerry is a Dukakis clone. Followed by four Kerry and five Rappaport campaign ads.
Description: Ray Shamie as Republican US Senate candidate is compared to Reagan. Excerpt from debate with John Kerry sponsored by Herald. Clips from Reagan ad endorsing Shamie (in which he mispronounces Shamie's name), and Kerry ad in hardware store. Shamie criticizes Kerry for support of raising taxes to control deficit and fund domestic spending.
Description: Rep. Charles Flaherty at Lawrence press conference touts George Keverian as next house speaker. Introduced by Rep. Kevin Blanchette. Keverian speaks about abuses of power by incumbent. Lawrence green.
Description: Interview with Rep. George Keverian about prospective changes upon assumption of the House speakership. Expects more open process for bills, hearings; access, fairness, efficiency, rules reform; better informed membership about work schedule for late sessions; better communication with committee chairs.
Description: Rep. Thomas McGee's press conference as outgoing Speaker of the House. Rep. George Keverian's first press conference as Speaker. End of Michael Dukakis' remarks after John Kerry is sworn in as US Senator to succeed Paul Tsongas.
Description: House Speaker George Keverian talks about his Armenian heritage and growing up in Everett of immigrant parents. Ethnic pride was rekindled by his political career.
Description: George Keverian, unfeisty House speaker, says he does not allow personal vendettas to obstruct legislature's progress. Empty halls of State House.