Not suprisingly, the mood in the runner-up's headquarters was considerably more subdued, even if a few of the same themes were sounded.

"We're going to go on to support Marjorie," said Golden, appearing with his family on the podium. "We're going to put all the resources of this campaign behind a winning ticket in November."

Like Clapprood, Golden enjoined supporters to fight the CLT plan, which is supported by Republican gubernatorial nominee William F. Weld '66.

"We also have another mission in November, and that is to defeat the CLT petition," Golden said.

Present at the victory celebration were members of the Black Political Task Force, a ten-year old interest group which endorsed Clapprood.

"She was the more viable candidate," said Kevin Byrd, a member of the group and a Harvard employee.

'Knowledgable'

The reception also drew some independent voters to cheer on their candidate. "People talk about how the Lieutenant Governor is a non-position," said Victor Oliveira. "I think Margie will change that."

"Above all, I think she's knowledgable... That's what grabbed me about Margie," he said.