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Chip Cummins

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A Liberal's Dilemma

T HEY MAY NOT BE able to tell you who will win tomorrow's gubernatorial race, but political analysts and election


CLT Emerges as Campaign Touchstone

Last week's primaries did more than just eliminate two of the four candidates vying to relieve Gov. Michael S. Dukakis


Keverian Criticized For Handling Of Tax Bills

As new indications of the state's worsening budget crisis continue to flood the State House on an almost daily basis,


Minority Leader Hits Right Note

The music of a political campaign can say a lot about the candidate. When politically beleaguered George Keverian '53 (D-Everett),


Keverian to Run for Treasurer

Rebuffing critics of his leadership style as Massachusetts House speaker and defending the ideals of the state Democratic party, George


Cities and Towns Feel the Burden of 21/2

Last fall, the town of Rockport in eastern Massachusetts needed money. Town administrators wanted to fund a new solid waste


Flashback or Glance Forward?

As thousands of Republicans statewide prepare to endorse a candidate for governor at the GOP convention this month, many party


En Route to the Convention: Picking Delegates

It was snowing. It was cold. But 85 Democratic voters braved the inclement weather Saturday afternoon to meet in the


Official Threatens More Local Aid Cuts

The administration of Gov. Michael S. Dukakis plans to freeze state aid to cities and towns throughout Massachusetts if the