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 [Barney Frank endorses Mel King, tape 1] Original Airdate: 10/21/1983 Length: 00:18:14 Item Type: newstape - original footage Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Jack Backman (State Senator) opens a press conference in support of Mel King (Boston mayoral candidate) in front of the State House. Other participants include Byron Rushing (State Representative from the South End), Mary Jane Gibson (State Representative from Belmont), Susan Schur (State Representative from Newton), Mary Goode (former State Representative from Roxbury), and Barney Frank (US Congressman). Frank voices his support for King's candidacy and discusses the reasons for his endorsement, specifically, Frank talks about King's views on economic development and about his leadership abilities. Franks says that King is a creative leader who will bring "enlightened policy" to the city. Various reporters point out that Frank endorsed Dennis Kearney (candidate for mayor of Boston) in the primary elections. King arrives, shakes hands with Frank, and asserts that his administration will focus on employment, education, and the youth of the city. Contributor : Reporter Christy George
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Electioneering (Political campaigns) Urban policy Subject : Personal Names Backman, Jack Flynn, Raymond Frank, Barney Gibson, Mary Jane Goode, Mary Kearney, Dennis King, Mel Rushing, Byron Schur, Susan Type : Genre News - Unedited |
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