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...proposal was unveiled by Joseph D. Malone '78, who may find himself next fall running against incumbent state Treasurer Robert Q. Crane, who has held the office since 1964. Malone and radio talk show host Jerry Williams were joined by Republicans and other supporters below the Paul Revere statue in Boston's North End for a news conference announcing the proposal...
Under the plan, top statewide elected officials, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer would be limited to two four-year terms. The House Speaker and Senate President would also be limited to two two-year terms in their top legislative posts...
Williams has boosted his ratings in the past year with heavy criticism of Gov. Michael S. Dukakis and other Democratic leaders for the way they handled the state budget crisis. He said his support for the ballot proposal was a natural extension of his battle against "the centers of power" in Massachusetts...
Supporters of the plan noted that 30 states limit the terms of at least some top state offices. Currently, elected state officials can serve indefinitely...