The junior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, Paul Tsongas, announced in 1984 that he would be stepping down for health reasons. Kerry ran, and as in his 1982 race for Lieutenant Governor, he did not receive the endorsement of the party regulars at the state Democratic convention. Congressman James Shannon, a favorite of House Speaker Tip O'Neill, was the early favorite to win the nomination, and he "won broad establishment support and led in early polling." Again as in 1982, however, Kerry prevailed in a close primary. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was Paul Tsongas's job in 1984? ANS1 junior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts QSN2 When did Kerry run for Senate? ANS2 1984 QSN3 When did Kerry run for Lt Governor? ANS3 1982 QSN4 What was James Shannon's job? ANS4 Congressman QSN5 What was Tip O'Neill's job? ANS5 House Speaker