Word: generality
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Attorney General's post has historically been a favorite of Massachusetts politicians who have an eye to the future, and this year is no different. Incumbent Francis X. Bellotti needs to win again to remain a viable force in state politics and to keep alive prospects for a shot for the governorship in the next election. William F. Weld '66, the young Republican challenger, is making his debut in state politics, and a victory or strong showing could be a stepping stone for an illustrious political career. Bellotti and Weld seem to be running not so much out of love...
...speeches, Weld points out some embarrassing facts concerning Bellotti: Bellotti was hired just prior to his race for Attorney General in 1974 by PCM, Inc. as an attorney. PCM was headed by Daniel Shields and William Harding, former executives of MBM, Inc., a firm from which two state senators, who are now serving jail terms, extorted bribes...
After that loss, Bellotti lost the Attorney General's race in 1966 to Elliot L. Richardson '41 and ran a poor third in another race for the governorship. However, Bellotti would not quit campaigning. It was his life. He talked to local clubs and groups, he shook more hands and remembered people's names. His comeback has been impressive; a recent poll ranked him as the second most popular Democrat in the state, following Sen. Edward M. Kennedy '54. Now, the PCM scandals and what Weld has made of it threaten to wipe away his monumental effort to ressurrect himself...
...some chance he wins Tuesday, Weld promises to increase the Attorney General's involvement in anti-trust matters. Also, Weld opposes cutting government subsidies for abortions, quoting the Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of abortions...
...affair, has, in turn, some considerable credits. His effort in consumer protection have helped thousands throughout Massachusetts. Bellotti indicted members of a huge arson ring and 26 politically connected corporations and individuals for stealing state vocational education funds. He led 46 states in obtaining a $40 million settlement against General Motors for switching engines on unsuspecting buyers...