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
Description: Gays endorse Evelyn Murphy for governor because she is the liberal candidate. Comments on Murphy's progressive liberalism, especially her support of gay rights. "Outing" activist claims Murphy is gay. Interviews with Murphy, and Murphy supporters. Discussion of political and voting strategy in 3-way race between Silber, Bellotti, and Murphy. Story followed by footage of June 9th, 1990 Gay Pride March.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/11/1990
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
Description: Middlesex District Attorney Scott Harshbarger announces candidacy for attorney general.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/03/1990
Description: In fourth Middlesex district, three candidates vie for state senate seat. Doug Howard and Helen Metros face incumbent Robert Havern. Charlie's Kitchen exterior in Harvard Square.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/31/1990
Description: Rep. Lucile Hicks runs against Joe Mullin in special state senate race. She campaigns outside Waltham supermarket.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/27/1990
Description: William Weld and John Silber talk about their academic achievements through early education, fellowships abroad and advanced degrees.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/18/1990
Description: Domenic Bozzotto presents red t-shirts to Weld and Cellucci as Hotel Workers Union endorses Republican ticket in governor's race. Arthur Osborn of AFL-CIO.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/02/1990
Description: Two fledgling state legislature candidates are defined by their position on taxes: Jim Marzilli (pro), Democrat for representative; Charlie Shannon (anti), Republican for senate.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/03/1990
Description: Jim Nuzzo announces his Republican candidacy for Congress. Frank comments on Ethics Committee investigation. Alexander Tennant.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/22/1990