The candidates are divided on tax reform and Vietnam, Studds would have the U.S. withdraw unconditionally from Vietnam. Both candidates talk about tax reform but Weeks is specific only, in his opposition to the oil depletion allowance, while Studds also favors heavier taxes on capital gains. Studds portrays the choice as one between a Nixon Republican and a liberal Democrat, while Weeks sees the decision as one between a moderate and an ultra-liberal.

In order to bring his message to the voters, Weeks is banking heavily on the strong grass roots organization which his campaign staff claims it is developing in all parts of the district, Hall originally designed the campaign's organization plan with the hope of having a coordinator for every 20 households in the district. A campaign consultant from Washington subsequently decided that it would be preferable to give campaign workers the responsibility for 50 households.

The Weeks campaign is very well financed, and should their grass roots organization falter, the Cohasset Republican can afford to rely heavily on advertising.

Studds has a very strong local organization, which he began building in his campaign against Keith. He has kept it in fact by continuous use through 1971.

But one of his problems appears to be the overconfidence of potential supporters. In 1970, everyone knew that much work had to be done if Studds was to approach winning. This year, popular wisdom holds that Studds is a sure winner. It makes it tougher to persuade people to get out and canvass again.

How much of a factor the Presidential campaign will be is unclear.

Should McGovern falter, his presence on the ticket could hurt the heavily favored Studds.