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Can Mitt Romney break the curse?
17 Jan 2012
…Controversy helped sink Sen. John Kerry’s 2004 bid for the White House while Willie Horton ads dashed former Gov. Mike Dukakis’ hopes for winning the presidential election in 1988. Can Romney break the state’s losing streak? Romney is battling… ...
Cowboy Wisdom for the Republican…
08 Jan 2012
…rationale for your candidacy nor have many voters. Sometimes I think you believe that being president is being a good manager. Michael Dukakis thought the same thing. Americans are hungry for a leader not a manager. Now, I have no doubt you would be infinitely… ...
Why 2012 Will Be the Wildest…
02 Jan 2012
…image of what the George H.W. Bush campaign did to another former Massachusetts governor, Mike Dukakis , in 1988. In that case, Governor Dukakis was running on his supposed-Massachusetts Miracle and his so-called “competence” as… ...
Bush Considered 'Dirty Harry' for VP
14 Oct 2011
…Baker said. In the summer of 1988, Bush was losing badly in the polls to the Democratic nominee, Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. "Anyway, it was shot down pretty quick. But we were looking at an 18-point deficit," Baker said. Bush… ...
Perry Attacks Romney, Obama in Speech
30 Sep 2011
…helped Massachusetts develop a climate plan when Romney served as governor. McCarthy was appointed by Democratic Gov. Michael Dukakis and worked in state government for decades before moving to the EPA. The Romney campaign accused Perry of misrepresenting… ...
Perry, Romney trade blows at debate
07 Sep 2011
…it'd be like Al Gore saying he created the internet," Romney quipped. Perry countered with a tough line, saying, "Michael Dukakis created three times as many jobs as you did, Mitt," in reference to the former liberal Bay State governor and failed… ...
Gov. nominates judge for appeals court
06 Aug 2011
…Agnes for a seat on the state appeals court. Agnes, a Wayland resident, once served as chief of operations to Gov. Michael Dukakis and later as an assistant state secretary of public safety. Agnes has been a Superior Court judge since 2000… ...
Rob Lowe's Son to Intern for GOP Rep
01 Jul 2011
…was caught in a sex tape scandal at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. Lowe was there to support nominee Michael Dukakis. The actor is believed to be a longtime Democrat who nevertheless helped out Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, in… ...
Offical banned from job, but still paid
19 May 2011
…but he’s been banned from working at Plymouth District Court for two decades. O’Neil was appointed in 1978 by Governor Dukakis and is paid $110,000 a year. O’Neil is still considered the clerk magistrate at the Plymouth court who is in charge… ...
26 Feb 2011
…George W. Bush for going to war in Iraq, "Moonstruck" acting winner Olympia Dukakis gave a shout out to her cousin, Michael Dukakis, who was then running for president. When Julia Roberts won for "Erin Brockovich," she thumbed her nose at the 45… ...
Son of slain Boston officer talks to FOX
07 Jan 2011
…punishment was ruled unconstitutional, he was given life. But back in the 80's, that life sentence was commuted. However, Governor Dukakis didn't sign it, so the killer is still behind bars. But O’Leary checks on the status of his dad's killer ever… ...
Reporter McNicholas succumbs to cancer
25 Nov 2010
…from longtime columnist Wendell Woodman. His career took him across the gubernatorial spectrum, from Democrats such as Michael Dukakis to Republicans such as William F. Weld and Mitt Romney, before Patrick regained the Corner Office for the Democrats in… ...
Protests planned as governors meet
09 Jul 2010
…White House, and once each summer at a revolving venue. They previously met in Boston in 1978, under then-Gov. Michael Dukakis, a Democrat, and 1994, under then-Gov. William F. Weld, a Republican. About 1,000 attendees are expected… ...
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A Political Pioneer: Mayor White
George Regan, former Press Secretary, took the time to meet with us in our Beacon Hill studio to discuss former Mayor White.
“…had not gotten. Lieutenant governor Roy would not been what -- Mike Dukakis four years later newstalk takes a look at what article that he was in his mirror put the two years in the …”
Can Mitt Romney break the curse?
BOSTON - Over the last quarter of a century, candidates who have held office in Massachusetts have waged presidential campaigns and have lost.
“…House and back those Willie Horton ads. And hope for former governor Mike Dukakis. . Romney break losing streak over the big -- picks let. -- battle and get the image rivals trying to. Corporate and while …”
Can Mass. produce a president?
Does Massachusetts have a curse when it comes to presidential candidates?
“…You bring up a good point you know Mike Dukakis had Willie Horton he couldn't overcome that controversy John Kerry had a swift boat he couldn't overcome it. Does have a hand …”
Offical banned from job, but still paid
Court official banned from job, but still making $110,000 - FOX UNDERCOVER: Plymouth District Court Clerk Magistrate Roger O'Neil has held the same plum job for more than 30 years, but he’s been banned from working at Plymouth District Court for two decades.
“…And given far less responsibility. Even though he's banned from the job governor Dukakis appointed him to do. And hasn't worked as a clerk magistrate for twenty years. He -- like one collecting 1101000. Dollars a …”
Chris Wallace of FOX News Sunday
It’s Wallace time! Time to check in once again with Chris Wallace of FOX News Sunday.
“…A great Italian Alex an. Because. It back in 1988 and -- Michael Dukakis of these guys were running into George W. Bush. They weren't in love and war and -- that people are laying the …”
Son of slain Boston officer talks to FOX
Woburn mayor Scott Galvin is saying what's on the minds of so many people, that the parole board’s decision to free Dominic Cinelli cost veteran Woburn police officer John Maguire his life. It's hitting home for one man, who lost his dad in a similar way.
“…was commuted and the only reason that he wasn't -- is that governor Dukakis was getting -- and run for president. He would -- the commutation order right now that cop killer still behind bar to …”
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