Silber and the Sox

Although he wasn't present, John R. Silber, theDemocratic gubernatorial candidate, was clearly onthe collective conscience of those present. WhileWeld repeatedly alluded to Silber's unsavorypolitical connections--especially to State SenatePresident William M. Bulger--he was equally keenon painting Silber as indifferent on a day wheneveryone in Massachusetts was reveling in the RedSox's victory in their division.

"A couple of weeks ago, John Silber said theRed Sox had no chance," said Weld. "It's JohnSilber who has no chance." With those words, hepresented Mrs. Dole with a satin Red Sox jacket.

State GOP candidates also responded negativelyto Silber's recent proposals to limit legislativeterms to six years and the state assembly to a sixmonth session, claiming that the Democrat wassimply usurping longstanding Republicaninitiatives.

According to Weld, a similarproposal--submitted by Republican JosephMalone--is presently languishing in the JointRules Committee, supervised by Democrats.

"It seems that Dr. Silber is aJohnny-come-lately on this issue," said Pierce.

Secret Handshakes?

Two years after the Bush campaign ridiculed the"liberal boutiques" of Harvard, the institutionmade an impressive showing at the GOP fundraiser.

Alumni were scattered liberally around theballroom, including Daniel W. Daly '66, who lostto Rappaport in the Republican primary, partyfunctionary Gordon M. Nelson '62 and, of course,Dole and Weld.

Beaming at the gubernatorial hopeful, Doleadmitted to some personal pleasure in seeing aHarvard man attain such success. "As a new memberof the Harvard Board of Overseers, I can say itsure is good to see another alum doing well," shesaid