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...Boston lawyer and then as the Clinton administration’s top civil rights enforcer, Deval L. Patrick ’78 investigated cases ranging from predatory lending to church burnings. But he first began acquiring real-life detective skills long before—as a freshman in Holworthy Hall, where he religiously watched the TV cop series “Kojak...
Lieutenant Governor Kerry M. Healey ’82 likes to point out that she and her opponent—Deval L. Patrick ’78—have a lot in common: both are social liberals who support abortion rights and stem cell research; both rose from modest means, attended Harvard, and became wealthy; and both would make history by being elected Massachusetts governor—Healey as the first woman, Patrick as the first black leader. Despite their similarities, Healey has based her campaign on highlighting their differences. She pummeled Patrick for his more liberal positions, including...
...When Deval L. Patrick ’78 spoke on a panel at his 25th reunion in 2003, an audience member asked him to run for U.S. president. Today, Patrick seems poised to launch his political career by becoming Massachusetts governor. A CBS4 poll of 664 likely voters released on Nov. 2 shows Patrick, the Democratic candidate, leading with the support of 55 percent of likely voters. His Republican opponent, Kerry M. Healey ’82, trailed with 34 percent. Patrick, a former chair of the Dunster House Committee, has focused on health care, education, and the environment throughout...
...Deval Patrick represents the traditional strengths of both parties. He understands the value and skills needed for strong business but does not compromise on ethical issues. He represents minorities and has a history of always seeking justice. He makes common-sense decisions, knows how to collaborate, and will pragmatically implement his vision for Massachusetts. Patrick has run a campaign based on a message of hope and positive change that, with your help, will bring a much needed infusion of energy and common sense into the corner office of the State House...
Margaret C. Jack ’09 is a history and science concentrator in Dunster House. She is director of Students for Deval Patrick and a member at large of the Harvard College Democrats...