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with how people live, or what they need.

That's what I do as a lawyer

and what I hope to do as a candidate.

How do you feel about welfare?

We subsidize trains, we subsidize

planes. Why not subsidize people?

Busing?

What's your stand on it?

I'm for it.

That's a first!

What about property taxes?

I don't know.

What's your platform?

What "platform"?

Would you move over there

with your office staff?

Sorry. Any other questions?

Why not stand with your staff?

They're not responsible for me.

I dig it! It's raw, but I eat it up.

A lot of work to be done, but I feel

you know where you're going.

I don't.

No, honey.

I told you, five to the party.

One more and we got to use another car

so we blow the whole conversation.

Bill's concerned about our control

over which of your commercials...

...will go on TV.

Luke has worked with me before.

He knows I checked you out too.

The truth is, I like what you stand for.

You've got balls,

or I wouldn't take you on.

So we take my crew,

you do your thing, and that's it.

You get it on with the people.

I'll worry about the cameras.

I'll show my stuff,

you'll see I if sold you out.

But I have final say, though.

You don't like it, you pull it.

It's your money, my friend.

That fair?

We'll see.

I'll tell you one thing.

Tell me one thing.

You might just make it, my friend.

People will look at our stuff

and see a guy with guts.

They'll look at the Crock and think

he can't get it up anymore.

That's what it's all about?

Forget I said it.

I want to show you something.

Look at this.

I've got something for you.

My friends, the issue is

whether we are going to...

...hold onto the most successful

philosophy in the history of mankind...

...or whether we'll trade it.

Trade it in for a collectivist state.

You see that?

He works from a staged pose.

How many politicians can look

in the camera without looking shifty?

This philosophy is the work....

Corny, right? But watch.

It's what he wants.

He's a master.

...that has made this nation great.

But we will not continue in greatness...

...unless we resolve

to protect our way of life.

Crocker Jarmon,

he's been good for California.

Think about it, my friends.

This has been a political message--

We'll call him "Mr. Geritol."

You'll be "I'm-my-own-man."

For starters, we have to

cut your hair and 86 the sideburns.

All right, let's go.

Crocker Jarmon has

spoken with you often.

Crocker Jarmon has fought

to make this country sound.

I think we must have

the money on its way in...

...before we send it out the other end.

This was 12 years ago, being the "man of

the people." He goes any way he wants.

Crocker Jarmon has fought

to make this country strong.

...who is one of the greatest generals

in United States history...

...General Eisenhower.

And no one...

...hates war more than a military man.

There may come a day when

China should enter the U.N....

...but they must earn this entrance.

Let's keep America strong and sound.

The guy has sincerity.

There's nothing new in the world,

except maybe you.

The idea is to get you

in completely natural situations.

Honey, hold all my calls for 5 minutes.

Follow them.

Not too close.

Go shake some hands.

Say hello.

I'm Bill McKay,

running for U.S. Senate.

I'm running for U.S. Senate.

- What are you trying to do?

- I'm trying to talk to you.

What about?

How the economy throws everything

on the backs of working men.

High interest rates,

rents, food costs...

...rise faster than your paychecks.

Interesting.

People think if you've got a union

you've got it made.

They do?

But you still get laid off, don't you?

I've got to go now.

Take it easy.

Hello, Bill McKay.

Running for U.S. Senate.

You better hurry or

we'll be late for the banquet.

We don't have very much time.

Would you hand me that earring?

Let's go for a walk on the beach.

In your tux?

We could talk or something.

Come on.

- We'll talk on the way to the banquet.

- Or not go to it.

- I just want to talk to you.

- Don't do this!

They cut your hair!

Let me see it.

I really like it.

Turn. Let me see it.

I wrote down some stuff for you.

You want to go over it?

No, I got it.

Here.

Okay then, on to the ballroom!

All right, I'll do my part.

Have you met?

I really can't say because

I haven't been in town too long.

Moving right along,

I see we have one more candidate.

I happen to know this man personally...

...so I welcome this opportunity

to say some words about him.

I can say to you, unequivocally...

...he is the only man

in California who...

...at his age, has already

had experience in higher office.

They used to change his diapers there.

I know he looks a little young

to be present tonight.

Don't worry.

He's got a note from his teacher.

I don't really mean that.

He is a fresh new talent.

Because two weeks ago he was

discovered on a stool in Schwab's.

Seriously, folks, you better watch

your step when he comes out here.

He's a man who shoots from the hip

and a man who's hip when he shoots.

Join me...

...in welcoming Mr. Bill McKay!

Don't get my notes messed up.

I've got to wrap it up.

I guess it is pretty funny.

In fact, when you think about it...

...the idea of two guys making decisions

for 20 million people is pretty funny.

Still, you can't laugh too much

when you think what's at stake.

In the next few elections we'll decide

what living will be like in our country.

Great. Cut.

We've got all we need.

Whether people will have more power...

...to shape their own lives...

...or whether we're going

to lose that power.

I know that anyone can stand up

and say that much.

The details are hard.

Just how you get people involved.

Our lives are more and more determined

by forces that overwhelm the individual.

I don't know.

Maybe these questions can't be

raised in a political campaign.

Maybe people aren't ready to listen.

But I'm going to try,

and I hope you'll support that effort.

And at least, give me the

benefit of the doubt. Thank you.

Your speech was wonderful.

I enjoyed every moment of it.

- You'll be a wonderful senator.

- Thank you.

Mrs. McKay, you're lovely!

Of all the candidates' wives...

...you're the loveliest.

A pleasure to meet you.

You look lovely too.

Thank you.

- What's the pin?

- Our Laborers International pin.

- I'm sorry?

- The Laborers International pin.

How do you do.

I love your dress.

Thank you very much.

I've heard it all before but never

put quite like that. You're great.

Mr. Medina?

You were with your wife.

I remember.

I have a perfect memory.

You didn't know that.

Did you enjoy the speech?

Good!

As for credibility...

...as I understand it, it depends on

whether you mean what you say.

You say you wouldn't

draw the line in Vietnam.

Just where do you propose

to stand up against the Communists?

On the beaches in Santa Monica?

That depends on the circumstances.

There's no set answer for that one.

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