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of major legislation.

Crocker Jarmon has done

a great job for California.

But what has Bill McKay done?

Nothing much.

But his father was governor!

Could you come with me

for a minute, please?

I guess it's pointless asking

who you voted for?

You wouldn't want me

to say that, would you?

It's raining in Southern California.

- It is?

- How will it affect your son's chances?

It might help a great deal.

It would keep the enemy indoors.

And it will be a great day for America!

- Kiss her.

- That's the best suggestion I've heard.

Do the phone banks work in East L.A.?

You double sure?

Check again. And the hotel?

Don't you have anywhere to go?

I'm making sure things happen here.

- You're driving everyone crazy.

- There are details.

Why don't you go clean your beard?

Do you mind telling

who your friends voted for?

The people on my block voted for McKay

because he was handsome.

But would you mind telling us

who you voted for?

I always say

handsome is as handsome does.

I'm with Dr. Benjamin Dwight.

In the last 3 elections in California...

...he predicted every major race,

hours before polls closed.

Dr. Dwight, can you explain to us

the technique you use?

We pick the key precincts

in Los Angeles County...

...and we interview the voters

on the way from the polls.

Based on that, what is your projection

for this Senate race?

Crocker Jarmon by 8%.

8%?

The polls don't close for 3 hours!

That doesn't change anybody's mind.

It doesn't change their minds.

They stay home!

- Who did you vote for?

- Jarmon.

- Who'd you vote for?

- McKay.

Jarmon.

He takes care of me.

...reflect much of L.A. County.

They're still having trouble with

voting machines in Southern California.

In the state Assembly race, Democrats

are still holding a slight edge but...

...the surprising upset....

You can't go in there.

He's sleeping.

2, 4, 6, 8!

Who do we appreciate?

Polls closed 20 minutes ago...

...but, as you can see,

we already have some early returns.

The absentee ballots favor Jarmon,

but that advantage has been offset...

...by early returns from San Francisco,

which is a Democratic stronghold.

Yeah, we'll see what happens.

7% of precincts tabulated,

McKay still has a narrow lead...

...in the race for the U.S. Senate.

We have only scattered returns

from the South.

...Southern California for the margin

to offset McKay's northern strength.

We want Bill!

If it holds, we might call it soon.

We want Bill!

Bill Stout will be at McKay's

headquarters at the Regency-Hyatt.

As this tremendous upset becomes

more evident with each passing minute...

...the people gathered here are

getting ready to tear the roof off!

Our ABC computers...

...have now declared young McKay the

winner of California's Senate seat....

I don't think....

We'll probably move to Vermont.

- Where will you look for a house?

- In Georgetown.

- Chevy Chase, you know?

- That's lovely, beautiful.

- Have you lived there?

- I lived in Arlington, across the river.

- Congratulations, you must feel great.

- Thank you.

...and we found them

favoring McKay by a solid 70%.

Please, clear the room. Please!

Clear the hall....

Is Mrs. Evans in here?

- We did it!

- I said to stay in the other room.

- Have you seen Dick Burcholz?

- No.

Bill, we'll clear the hall.

It'll be just a few minutes.

Son...

...you're a politician.

Bill, we're ready.

Here he comes.

The 3% came from the undecided.

Look, it's great campaign work.

You were seen last night in the street

taking your own poll.

That's a rumor!

Where do you go now?

Downstairs to have a drink

with thousands of close friends.

There's another rumor

you're headed for a long vacation.

I want to talk.

Now.

I want to talk to you.

You guys no supposed to be here.

We've got 60 seconds of privacy

before they find out we're here...

...so, what's on your mind, Senator?

I don't know.

I've got to get out there.

I told you they'd be here.

What do we do now?

Wait. What?

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