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I can't believe the party would do this to Benson.

Well, it came as a complete shock to me.

Oh, wait a minute. Here's the convention news.

Now, here's what happened last night at the convention hall.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the next governor of our beautiful state,

Lieutenant Governor Benson DuBois.

Look at him. He was so happy at that moment.

We all were.

Benjamin Dubois was stunned moments later by the announcement of the party's

choice for lieutenant governor.

Oh, I can't look.

Ladies and gentlemen, the nominee for lieutenant governor, Senator Leonard

Tyler.

Congratulations on your nomination, Chief.

Mm -hmm.

Sorry about the rest of it. Mm -hmm.

I don't know why they had to dabble you with that fleas bucket, Tyler. He's such

a little reptile.

All across, you're too kind.

Reptile or not, now you can't blame the party. He's very aggressive.

Well, so is Daffy Duck, but you wouldn't want him as Lieutenant Governor.

is not the right word. He's politically astute.

Daffy Duck?

No, Senator Tyler.

Well, let's face it, Diane.

The man called in all his favors. He weaseled his way into the nomination.

I believe that's the definition of politically astute.

Okay, so I'm stuck with Tyler. I'm not gonna let it bother me. The people know

me. They know my record.

Who my running mate is shouldn't matter.

Oh, Benson, don't be naive. That Tyler is going to be an albacore around your

neck.

I believe that's albatross.

I don't care what it is. It stinks.

Let's look on the bright side of this.

The party nominated me for governor.

Yeah, that Mr.

Tyler is going to bring in some votes.

I know I voted for him last election.

Well, how could you vote for a guy like that?

I had to.

He gave me $20.

Of course, now, I'm not going to be that easy this year.

Well, obviously, we're just going to have to minimize Tyler's effect upon

campaign. I suppose the only way we could really do that is tie him up and

him in a dark room.

No.

I guess we could.

Good morning, everyone.

You see this bumper sticker?

Tyler and Dubois, like salt and pepper.

Who gave him permission to use my name?

Actually, I don't think it's bad. I've always thought of you as a sort of man

for all seasonings.

You get it?

Clayton, only a moron could fail to get it.

Oh, you're a man for all seasonings?

opinion, Tyler's nomination is not going to hurt your candidacy one little bit.

You are a winner, sir.

Sir?

Yes, sir.

The fact is that your opponent, Senator Gate, is way behind in the polls. You

are going to be the next governor, sir.

Well, thank you, Clayton, from your mouth to God's ears.

I must tell you, I've been buttered up before, but never basted.

Sir.

So, what would you like me to do with this bumper sticker?

Never mind. I'll think of something.

Back to work.

Oh, by the way, have you two set a wedding date? The press is anxious for

announcement.

Spring.

Spring would be good.

Good. Then we'll announce it in the spring.

Then when?

Summer.

Vincent. Well, let me know as soon as you two love bugs decide.

Did you hear that, sweetheart?

Two love bugs.

Mm -hmm.

You know, I don't think you're taking our wedding very seriously. Yes, I am,

too. I take things like this very seriously.

It's just, you know, how would it look?

Candidate for governor marries his campaign manager. It might be a conflict

interest. What conflict of interest?

I just want to know when we're getting married.

Well, you see, that's what you're interested in. That's why there's a

You've got to run, sweetheart.

And,

Katie, as

soon as Benson's elected, we'll go back to the lumber mill.

You know, there are days up there when nothing ever happens.

I'll bet.

Then you know what we'll do?

I'm afraid to ask.

We'll put on our hip boots, go down to the mud flats, and go frogging.

Sounds really special, Dad.

Am I interrupting anything?

Just another frogging day at the mud flat.

Come on in, Clayton. What can I do for you? Sir, I have... a startling piece of

news. I was just at the law club. I overheard a conversation concerning you.

Me? Yes, Judge Bennett was discussing the Constitution, and he said that you

could run for a third term.

Really? That's impossible.

And that's what I told the judge.

So what did he say? He said, you're not a member. Get out of here.

I went to the library.

I checked the Constitution, and he is right.

Clayton! Sir, it was a very large book. I didn't want to check it.

No party candidate shall serve more than two terms as governor. I have served

two terms. Clayton, I don't know what you're talking about. Sir, sir, the

operative word is party candidate. The first term, you were a party candidate.

The second time, you ran as an independent.

Yeah. Sir, don't you see? You can run for another term as an independent.

My, my, my.

A third term.

Yes, yes, yes.

And, sir, since I brought you this information, perhaps I could be your

lieutenant governor.

Think about it.

No, no.

We'll talk later.

Well, what do you think?

Oh, what an intriguing idea. Third term.

I'd be the first man in the state to do that.

Oh, Dad, could we? I mean, that would be great. I could graduate from CCH with

my friends and I could go to the prom.

But, honey, I'd be running against Bentham. Would that bother you?

He'll understand.

Well, it's something to think about.

Hey, Benson!

You wanted to see me?

Yes. It's about this article in the newspaper here. Get a couple pictures of

this.

What about it?

I don't like it.

What part?

All of it.

Especially the part about the Tyler Poverty Program.

What's wrong with it?

What is the Tyler Poverty Program?

I don't know.

It's just a title, you know.

I want the poor people to think I'm going to do something for them.

Kraus, you want to do something for the poor people of this state?

Sure. Move.

Did you get him out of here?

Gladly.

No, you idiot!

No! Hello, Leonard.

Little, uh, strategy meeting?

Yes. He's gone!

That's my strategy.

What's up?

Oh, nothing.

What? Benson.

Did you know that according to the Constitution, I could have run for

a third time?

Oh, no, that's not correct, sir. The Constitution states that you can only

twice. As a party candidate.

Oh, I see. Yes, you did. You ran as an independent once.

So what's your point?

Well, theoretically, see, I can run again.

It's a loophole.

Theoretically. Yeah, but it's in the Constitution. Our forefathers wrote it

way. Oh, yeah, but I don't think that's what they intended.

Oh, no, of course not. That's why they call it a loophole.

So, are you planning to use this loophole?

Yeah, I'm gonna run again, Bunsen.

Is that a problem to you?

Well, it's not going to change my vote, if that's what you mean.

It may change mine.

I think you should consider this.

If we run against each other, we could wind up splitting the vote. Listen,

Bunsen, I can understand you being disappointed. Who wouldn't be?

No, well, disappointed is when I can't find a taxi cab.

You mustn't think of this as...

as me running against you. I mean, it's just politics.

And besides that, you'll have plenty of other chances. It's very early in your

political career.

Are you suggesting that I'm going to lose?

Well, let's be realistic, Benson. I mean, how can you win?

I'm a two -term incumbent.

Yeah, but I've got an 11 -week head start on you. But I'm the incumbent.

I've got the party support.

But I'm the incumbent.

I'm way ahead in the polls.

But I'm the incumbent.

Is that going to be your campaign slogan? But I'm the incumbent.

That's not a bad idea.

Well, I can't say that I'm...

Happy about this?

I'm not either, Bunsen, but I gotta do it.

I guess we'll just have to make the best of it.

Yeah, I guess we will.

Good luck.

Oh, good luck.

the latest Cat TV phone survey, Governor Gatling has been gaining steadily on

Lieutenant Governor Dubois since his announcement six days ago that he would

for an unprecedented third term.

It is this reporter's opinion that this match will go the distance, all 15

rounds, as these two popular candidates duke it out to the finish.

This is Jose K. Smith reporting.

Well, I'm putting my money on Benson.

Yeah, well, I'm putting my money on Dad.

Well, I'm keeping my money in my pocket.

Don't you care who wins?

It doesn't matter. I'm civil service. I'll always have a job.

Yeah, but you have feelings about it, don't you? Of course I have feelings.

But my brain tells my feelings, stay out of this, Rose.

And that's the Cassidy plan.

Hello.

What's with him?

Well, see, the race is so close that he doesn't know who to kiss up to.

I heard that, Kraus.

Miss Kraus to you.

Don't get snooty with me.

You better watch it, Clayton. I could end up being chief of staff to the next

governor. You?

You.

You.

Better start practicing your pucker, Clayton.

Look here, young lady. I have had it up to here with these... Good morning.

These whiskers.

Why am I bothering you with that? I'll just go shave.

Clayton? Yes, sir? Got to get to the CCC of C.

CCC.

Oh, the Capital City Chamber of Commerce. CCC.

I see.

I'll go bring the car in, sir.

Good morning, Brother.

Good morning, Governor.

Well, you won't be asleep.

No, I was down at... No,

I had some things to attend to. Oh, things to attend to, huh?

Yes, yes, things to attend to.

Oh, okay. I'll see you later. Okay, where are you off to?

Oh, I've got some things to attend to. Good, then I'll see you later. Yeah.

Dad? Could you drop me off at school?

Sure, honey. It's right on my way to the Chamber of Commerce. Oh, darn it!

I'll pay for that.

So what's this about the Chamber of Commerce?

Uh, well, uh... The governor is making a speech there.

I thought I was making a speech there.

Yeah, you were, but something came up.

What?

The governor's speech.

You mean I've been cancelled?

Well, no, no... Not canceled, exactly.

Just rescheduled. To when?

Six weeks from tonight.

Actually, it's four weeks from tonight.

Yeah, yeah, well, the timing is a little off, but I'm working on it.

That means you work on you. You're a little off.

Ah, Benson, there you are.

I've got some news.

What is it?

Look, I know you've said no to a debate so far.

Yes, and that still goes.

What if I were to tell you the governor is reversing his position on the water

issue? I wouldn't believe you.

Neither would I. The governor is a wonderful man.

Krause is right. The governor wouldn't change his mind on something this

important. Your source must be wrong. Who is it? The governor.

It doesn't make any sense.

Yes, it does make sense. He's running from behind.

His campaign funds are low, and these people can help him.

Yeah, but at what cost?

Don't debate me, Benson. Debate him.

Hmm.

So, he wants to play hardball.

Well, well, well, welcome to the big leagues, Benson.

Krause, the minute the governor gets back, make me an appointment with him.

Diane, set up that debate.

This crowd said you wanted to see me. Yes. What can I do for you?

I'll tell you what you can do for me.

You can tell me why you decided to flip -flop on that water issue.

Flip -flop?

Flip -flop.

There's no flip -flop here.

I thought we agreed on that issue.

The farmers need that water, and you know it. Yes, I do indeed know it. I

haven't abandoned the farmers.

I've just adjusted my thinking to include what you call big business.

Adjusted your thinking? Yeah.

Flip -flop.

It is not!

I thought we had an agreement that we wouldn't allow any more big business in

this state until we could afford to build that water recycling plant

I'm well aware of the water recycling plant. I initiated it, if you recall.

Then why are you turning your back on it? I'm not!

I've got the perfect solution.

Big business is going to help us finance that project.

Oh, really?

Yeah. And what did you have to promise them in return?

A break on taxes?

Rezoning, perhaps?

I don't remember exactly.

What do you want me to do? Call in Clayton and give you all the

Yes.

Would you send Mr.

Endicott in here and...

Ask him to bring the water recycling proposal.

Big business sellout proposal, you mean.

Benson, the people of the state need jobs.

Without water, you won't have jobs, you won't have farms. This place will be a

desert. There are jobs in the desert.

Yes, looking for water.

You wanted to see me, sir. Yes, Clayton. Do you recall, in general terms, our

game plan on that water recycling proposal?

Oh, yes, indeed, sir. Why?

Well, Benson wants to know.

In general terms.

Well,

we promised them a tax break and extensive rezoning.

In general terms.

No pledge on overlooking toxic waste?

Oh, come on, Benson. You're really running toxic waste into the ground.

I am not doing anything that you and I didn't agree on before.

Yes, you are.

And I'll prove it.

You ever known me to flip -flop, Clayton? Yes, sir.

No, sir.

I don't know, sir.

Rouse, could you come into my office, please? And please, bring your notes on

that water issue.

You know, you've changed since you started running for governor.

Would anyone like tea?

What do you mean, changed?

He means flip -flop. Shut up, Clayton.

All I'm trying to do is protect the people of this state.

Not a day goes by that the people of this state have not been foremost in my

mind and heart.

That is beautiful, sir. Shut up, Clayton.

Wait a minute. He works for me.

Thank you, sir.

Shut up, Clayton.

Anyone for tea?

Benson, here are those notes you asked for. Thank you, Cross.

Here, read it and weep. You read it.

Okay.

I agree with you, Benson. We should never compromise our position on taxes

rezoning to get this plant constructed.

Are these the notes you took, Miss Krause?

Yes, they are.

I don't appreciate your attitude on this either, Miss Krause. What? What did I

do? I'd stay out of this if I were you.

Well, you're not me, and you can keep your little opinions to yourself.

Tea, anyone?

Come on, Governor.

This has gone far enough. No, it has not.

You accused me of selling out.

And you haven't apologized.

That's right.

No, it isn't.

You have sold out. And I'm not going to apologize.

That's right. No, it isn't. Anyone for tea?

I will never, ever sell out.

And I want your apology.

You're not going to get one from me. All right, all right.

That's it.

Friends, no more.

You are never to speak to me again.

And neither am I.

Is that what you really want?

Yes.

Fine. Terrific.

We'll just let the voters decide who runs the state.

Come on, Clayton!

See you at the polls.

Let's go, Miss Krause. We've got a meeting.

Well, they're just not a tea crowd.