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Bellotti announces candidacy

Description: Francis X. Bellotti announces Democratic candidacy for governor at Boston World Trade Center. He addresses constituents and shakes hands with audience members. Interview with Elaine Noble on her support for him. She also talks about her political career and Bellotti's support of her campaigns. She discusses their difference in position on abortion. Following the edited story is b-roll of Bellotti in crowd and at podium discussing the Democratic Party. His wife joins him on stage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/04/1990

Gays and Republicans

Description: Story on the lack of openly gay republican, focusing on Michael Duffy, a gay Republican running for state representative. Duffy at his house talking to his partner. Interview with Duffy on his position on gay political issues. Duffy holds a candidates night. Interviews with Republicans Steven Pierce, Paul Cronin, and William Weld on their views on gay rights legislation. Weld and Duffy shake hands.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/01/1990

Gubernatorial campaign winds down

Description: As gubernatorial campaign nears end, John Silber mixes with common folk in Worcester; William Weld speaks to Boston bankers. Silber calls Weld ‘orange headed WASP.’ Weld strolls with standard bearers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1990

Quayle visits Boston

Description: Vice President Dan Quayle makes a carefully orchestrated trip to Boston, visiting a first grade class, Republican fundraising luncheon, and Boston Police Patrolman's Association.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/22/1990

Republican fundraising lunch

Description: Elizabeth Dole comes to Boston in lieu of the president to attend a Republican fundraising lunch. Joe Malone, Jim Rappaport, William Weld on federal tax package.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/04/1990

Republicans get out the vote

Description: At Downtown Crossing, campaign volunteers hold Pierce and Weld signs surrounding their respective candidates, who try to attract potential voters.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/17/1990

Weld shakes hands galore

Description: William Weld's last-minute campaigning includes speaking to senior citizens and marching through throngs at Downtown Crossing, shaking hands everywhere.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/05/1990