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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,802 --> 00:00:05,403 [ joe cocker's "With a little Help from my friends" plays ] 2 00:00:18,985 --> 00:00:20,251 -♪ baby ♪ 3 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:22,887 -♪ high with a little help From my friends ♪ 4 00:00:22,889 --> 00:00:25,090 -♪ said I'm gonna make it With my friends ♪ 5 00:00:25,092 --> 00:00:27,859 -♪ try with a little help From my friends ♪ 6 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:29,928 -♪ oh, oh, I'm gonna keep on tryin' ♪ 7 00:00:29,930 --> 00:00:32,831 -♪ get by with a little help From my friends ♪ 8 00:00:32,833 --> 00:00:35,100 -♪ I'm gonna keep on tryin', Now, babe ♪ 9 00:00:35,102 --> 00:00:38,737 -♪ ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 10 00:00:41,241 --> 00:00:44,709 -I am a lot more -- Less interested in my prestige, 11 00:00:44,711 --> 00:00:46,877 Than I am In the future of this country. 12 00:00:46,879 --> 00:00:48,680 -we're going to give Richard nixon 13 00:00:48,682 --> 00:00:51,683 The retirement He so richly deserves. 14 00:00:51,685 --> 00:00:53,985 -every four years, our country 15 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:57,155 is gripped by a case of temporary insanity. 16 00:00:57,157 --> 00:01:00,525 we call it a presidential election. 17 00:01:00,527 --> 00:01:02,394 it's democracy defined, 18 00:01:02,396 --> 00:01:05,230 a chance for politicians who know better 19 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:07,799 to make promises they can't keep. 20 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:11,202 and come november, it's a chance for us to believe them. 21 00:01:11,204 --> 00:01:14,239 -in richard milhous nixon, You have a man 22 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:16,608 Who has devoted his lifetime 23 00:01:16,610 --> 00:01:21,613 To an exemplary and spotless Record of selfless service 24 00:01:21,615 --> 00:01:24,014 To the american people. 25 00:01:24,016 --> 00:01:26,684 -the 1972 campaign was no exception. 26 00:01:26,686 --> 00:01:29,454 that fall was a time of excitement... 27 00:01:29,456 --> 00:01:31,322 reflection... 28 00:01:31,324 --> 00:01:32,924 a time of passion... 29 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:34,192 -...That made america great. 30 00:01:34,194 --> 00:01:36,861 -...A time to examine the issues. 31 00:01:36,863 --> 00:01:38,162 [ both laugh ] 32 00:01:38,164 --> 00:01:42,367 -kevin. Pay attention. 33 00:01:42,369 --> 00:01:45,203 -sorry. 34 00:01:45,205 --> 00:01:47,372 -can't take him anywhere. 35 00:01:47,374 --> 00:01:49,540 -...So that you young people 36 00:01:49,542 --> 00:01:52,877 Can continue to enjoy The benefits 37 00:01:52,879 --> 00:01:56,547 Of living in the greatest Country on earth. 38 00:01:56,549 --> 00:02:00,985 -but above all, it was a time of debate. 39 00:02:00,987 --> 00:02:02,454 [ feedback ] endless debate. 40 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:06,390 -thank you. -thank you, mr. Leegee. 41 00:02:06,392 --> 00:02:08,893 And now With an opposing viewpoint, 42 00:02:08,895 --> 00:02:10,394 The mckinley student council 43 00:02:10,396 --> 00:02:13,064 Is pleased to welcome Mr. Michael detweiller, 44 00:02:13,066 --> 00:02:16,267 Head of the tri-counties Citizens for mcgovern office. 45 00:02:16,269 --> 00:02:17,502 Mr. Detweiller. 46 00:02:17,504 --> 00:02:19,437 -great. 47 00:02:19,439 --> 00:02:21,272 -another speech. 48 00:02:21,274 --> 00:02:22,607 -face it. 49 00:02:22,609 --> 00:02:24,909 for those of us who hadn't turned 18 yet, 50 00:02:24,911 --> 00:02:27,845 there was only one way to describe this charade. 51 00:02:27,847 --> 00:02:30,114 -politics is a lot of crap. 52 00:02:30,116 --> 00:02:32,450 [ crowd gasps ] -crap? 53 00:02:32,452 --> 00:02:35,152 -anyone who stands up here Talking to you about your future 54 00:02:35,154 --> 00:02:39,390 Using words like "Moral values" And "Law and order" 55 00:02:39,392 --> 00:02:41,392 Is just shoveling that crap. 56 00:02:41,394 --> 00:02:43,561 -I'm afraid I have to take issue With that statement. 57 00:02:43,563 --> 00:02:44,895 -like I said. 58 00:02:44,897 --> 00:02:46,631 [ laughter ] 59 00:02:46,633 --> 00:02:50,134 And you guys can't just sit here And listen to it. 60 00:02:50,136 --> 00:02:53,071 Because it's your generation That they're shoveling it on. 61 00:02:53,073 --> 00:02:56,908 It's you guys that'll inherit The planet they've polluted. 62 00:02:56,910 --> 00:02:59,276 It's you guys that are gonna get Sent home in body bags 63 00:02:59,278 --> 00:03:00,645 From their war. 64 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:06,351 But it's also you guys that Can help elect senator mcgovern 65 00:03:06,353 --> 00:03:11,522 Because he's the one guy I know Who will cut the crap. 66 00:03:11,524 --> 00:03:14,359 -maybe it was because he spoke about issues that involved us. 67 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:16,827 or maybe it was just the first time 68 00:03:16,829 --> 00:03:19,797 someone used the word "Crap" in mckinley auditorium. 69 00:03:19,799 --> 00:03:21,599 in any event... 70 00:03:21,601 --> 00:03:24,069 [ cheers and applause ] 71 00:03:28,808 --> 00:03:32,276 there was something about that speech that grabbed us. 72 00:03:32,278 --> 00:03:35,013 got us thinking, wondering. 73 00:03:35,015 --> 00:03:36,614 [ bell rings ] 74 00:03:36,616 --> 00:03:37,916 made us see politics 75 00:03:37,918 --> 00:03:41,920 in a way that we couldn't help but respect. 76 00:03:41,922 --> 00:03:45,089 -hey, that guy probably Gets the chicks like crazy. 77 00:03:45,091 --> 00:03:48,593 Well, look at that. They're all over him. 78 00:03:48,595 --> 00:03:52,029 you had to admit, the guy had charisma... 79 00:03:52,031 --> 00:03:53,831 the guy had charm... 80 00:03:53,833 --> 00:03:56,668 the guy had my girlfriend 81 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:58,203 practically drooling all over him. 82 00:03:58,205 --> 00:04:00,605 -why? You think It's a lost cause? 83 00:04:00,607 --> 00:04:02,340 -well, no. I... -because some of the greatest 84 00:04:02,342 --> 00:04:04,976 Victories in politics Have come out of lost causes. 85 00:04:04,978 --> 00:04:07,278 -maybe it was time to interrupt this little caucus. 86 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:08,579 -winnie? 87 00:04:08,581 --> 00:04:11,382 -oh, hi, kevin. This is mike. 88 00:04:11,384 --> 00:04:15,253 -hey. Mike detweiller. -kevin arnold. 89 00:04:15,255 --> 00:04:18,256 -so, uh, what did you think Of the debate? 90 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:20,091 -I tried to restrain myself. 91 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:23,361 -well...It was, uh... Interesting. 92 00:04:23,363 --> 00:04:26,463 -interesting? I thought it was wonderful. 93 00:04:26,465 --> 00:04:29,033 -yeah? 94 00:04:29,035 --> 00:04:30,401 -think I'll have to agree With kevin here. 95 00:04:30,403 --> 00:04:32,737 I was getting pretty bored of Listening to myself talk, too. 96 00:04:32,739 --> 00:04:33,971 -uh-huh. 97 00:04:33,973 --> 00:04:36,808 -well, uh...It was really good Meeting you. 98 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:38,475 But we got to go. 99 00:04:38,477 --> 00:04:41,512 -mike was saying he could really Use our help in the election. 100 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:43,348 -you bet. What do you say? 101 00:04:43,350 --> 00:04:45,016 -us? 102 00:04:45,018 --> 00:04:46,684 -listen, just 'cause You're not old enough to vote, 103 00:04:46,686 --> 00:04:48,185 That doesn't mean You can't help. 104 00:04:48,187 --> 00:04:50,354 Why don't you come on Down to headquarters Sometime? Check it out? 105 00:04:50,356 --> 00:04:52,090 Hey, you might even enjoy it. 106 00:04:52,092 --> 00:04:54,058 Cold pizza, warm soda. 107 00:04:54,060 --> 00:04:56,961 All the, uh, envelopes You can stuff. 108 00:04:56,963 --> 00:04:58,530 -yeah, well, uh... 109 00:04:58,532 --> 00:05:00,632 We'll think about it. -great. 110 00:05:00,634 --> 00:05:02,400 I hope I see you there. 111 00:05:02,402 --> 00:05:05,503 -yeah, I'd think about it. for about a minute and a half. 112 00:05:05,505 --> 00:05:06,837 [ school bell rings ] 113 00:05:06,839 --> 00:05:08,506 -winnie, you coming? 114 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:10,508 -oh. Sure. 115 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:13,778 -or maybe I wouldn't think about it at all. 116 00:05:15,248 --> 00:05:19,016 -we've spent $150 billion on vietnam alone. 117 00:05:19,018 --> 00:05:23,087 -unfortunately, in 1972, that was hard to do. 118 00:05:23,089 --> 00:05:27,291 people seemed to breathe, sleep, and eat politics. 119 00:05:27,293 --> 00:05:28,592 my family included. 120 00:05:28,594 --> 00:05:31,862 my father, for example, weighed all the arguments 121 00:05:31,864 --> 00:05:34,365 and summed it up in one word. 122 00:05:34,367 --> 00:05:36,034 -mm. 123 00:05:36,036 --> 00:05:38,736 -you know, most of the kids I run into at the college 124 00:05:38,738 --> 00:05:40,404 Are gonna vote for mcgovern. 125 00:05:40,406 --> 00:05:44,008 And I like his stand On women's rights. 126 00:05:44,010 --> 00:05:46,744 He really respects The new position 127 00:05:46,746 --> 00:05:49,514 That women are achieving In society. 128 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:52,383 -my mother, on the other hand, had a more personal view. 129 00:05:52,385 --> 00:05:55,753 -great. Any more potatoes, honey? 130 00:05:58,457 --> 00:06:01,025 -uh...I got them. 131 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:03,360 -so, butthead, Who you gonna vote for? 132 00:06:03,362 --> 00:06:05,696 -then there was my brother, 133 00:06:05,698 --> 00:06:07,631 representing the great unwashed masses. 134 00:06:07,633 --> 00:06:11,035 -what are you talking about? I'm not old enough to vote. 135 00:06:11,037 --> 00:06:13,937 -great. Then I'll sell you mine For 5 bucks. 136 00:06:13,939 --> 00:06:15,673 -pass the gravy, nimrod. 137 00:06:15,675 --> 00:06:16,507 -shh. 138 00:06:16,509 --> 00:06:18,409 -and there we were. 139 00:06:18,411 --> 00:06:21,512 all in all, a kind of a cross section of america, 140 00:06:21,514 --> 00:06:25,316 each of us with totally different interests, 141 00:06:25,318 --> 00:06:27,651 but all of us interested. 142 00:06:27,653 --> 00:06:28,753 -you did what?! 143 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,755 -well...All but one of us. 144 00:06:30,757 --> 00:06:33,090 -I signed us up To be volunteers. 145 00:06:33,092 --> 00:06:34,259 -you did? 146 00:06:34,261 --> 00:06:36,594 -he really needs us, kevin. 147 00:06:36,596 --> 00:06:37,928 -who -- mcgovern? 148 00:06:37,930 --> 00:06:40,898 -no. Mike detweiller. 149 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:43,268 -and on the national front, today's gallup poll 150 00:06:43,270 --> 00:06:47,138 shows the president with an impressive 28-point lead. 151 00:06:47,140 --> 00:06:50,007 pollers across the country are showing... [ radio clicks off ] 152 00:06:50,009 --> 00:06:52,777 -you see? It's important For us to get involved. 153 00:06:52,779 --> 00:06:54,212 -w- fine then. 154 00:06:54,214 --> 00:06:56,247 Let's get involved. -[ sighs ] 155 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:58,783 -but I guess when it came to politics and humor... 156 00:06:58,785 --> 00:07:00,518 -winnie, do we Really have to do this? 157 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,187 -yes. 158 00:07:02,189 --> 00:07:05,056 -...I had a lot to learn. 159 00:07:05,058 --> 00:07:05,990 [ horn honks ] 160 00:07:05,992 --> 00:07:08,926 -well, here we are. -great. 161 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:12,063 -and so I agreed to throw my hat into the ring. 162 00:07:12,065 --> 00:07:15,366 not that I really had a choice in the matter. 163 00:07:15,368 --> 00:07:16,700 [ telephone rings ] -mcgovern headquarters. 164 00:07:16,702 --> 00:07:20,138 still, I kept telling myself this might not be so bad. 165 00:07:20,140 --> 00:07:24,041 in fact, I might actually learn something here. 166 00:07:24,043 --> 00:07:26,177 after all, this was my chance 167 00:07:26,179 --> 00:07:29,680 to rub noses with people who cared. 168 00:07:29,682 --> 00:07:31,616 people like, say... 169 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:32,950 -hey, winnie. 170 00:07:32,952 --> 00:07:34,719 -hey, mike. -hey, kevin. 171 00:07:34,721 --> 00:07:37,422 -mike, these finally came in From the printer. 172 00:07:37,424 --> 00:07:39,657 I'll, uh -- I'll put 'em In the back storeroom. 173 00:07:39,659 --> 00:07:42,393 -thanks, peg. -mm-hmm. 174 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:45,563 -[ clears throat ] Peggy kimball. 175 00:07:45,565 --> 00:07:49,567 She's, uh, been my right hand In this campaign. 176 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:51,736 So, kevin, I'm glad you decided to join us. 177 00:07:51,738 --> 00:07:53,237 -yeah, well, I just thought I'd -- 178 00:07:53,239 --> 00:07:54,906 -you're doing it for winnie, Right? 179 00:07:54,908 --> 00:07:57,241 [ chuckles ] 180 00:07:57,243 --> 00:07:58,543 Hey, whatever brings you in, That's cool. 181 00:07:58,545 --> 00:07:59,977 Everybody's got their reasons. 182 00:07:59,979 --> 00:08:01,913 That guy's here 'cause he wants pot legalized. 183 00:08:01,915 --> 00:08:03,781 He doesn't give a damn About cuts in medicare, 184 00:08:03,783 --> 00:08:05,416 Which is why she's here. 185 00:08:05,418 --> 00:08:09,721 And neither of them could care Less about subsidized housing. 186 00:08:09,723 --> 00:08:11,422 Which is why she's here. 187 00:08:11,424 --> 00:08:14,559 Winnie's here 'cause she lost her brother. 188 00:08:14,561 --> 00:08:16,627 You're here because of winnie. 189 00:08:16,629 --> 00:08:18,229 The only thing that really Counts, is that together, 190 00:08:18,231 --> 00:08:19,997 We're all doing Everything we can 191 00:08:19,999 --> 00:08:22,634 To elect the one person that Cares about all these things. 192 00:08:22,636 --> 00:08:25,469 See what I mean? 193 00:08:25,471 --> 00:08:27,805 -oh. 194 00:08:27,807 --> 00:08:31,609 -and with that, there was nothing more to say, except... 195 00:08:31,611 --> 00:08:32,543 -vote for mcgovern. -vote for mcgovern. 196 00:08:32,545 --> 00:08:34,211 -take one. Please. Vote for mcgovern. 197 00:08:34,213 --> 00:08:35,479 -right. No, thanks. 198 00:08:35,481 --> 00:08:38,749 -vote for mcgovern! -vote for mcgovern. 199 00:08:38,751 --> 00:08:40,450 -vote for mcgovern. He really Wants to make a difference. 200 00:08:40,452 --> 00:08:43,287 -vote -- vote for mc-- 201 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:45,890 That was great. I almost got The whole thing out that time. 202 00:08:45,892 --> 00:08:47,391 -nobody said It was gonna be easy, kevin. 203 00:08:47,393 --> 00:08:48,726 Excuse me. Ma'am! 204 00:08:48,728 --> 00:08:50,561 -oh. I thought it was a coupon. 205 00:08:50,563 --> 00:08:53,064 -still, after two hours of passing out leaflets, 206 00:08:53,066 --> 00:08:55,232 one thing seemed clear... 207 00:08:55,234 --> 00:08:57,735 -look, winnie, This is a total waste of time. 208 00:08:57,737 --> 00:09:00,537 I'm not gonna stand out here And make a fool of myself. 209 00:09:00,539 --> 00:09:03,240 No one's paying any attention. No one cares. 210 00:09:03,242 --> 00:09:05,343 -well, then we have to Make them care. 211 00:09:05,345 --> 00:09:06,744 -right. 212 00:09:06,746 --> 00:09:08,579 -vote for mcgovern! 213 00:09:08,581 --> 00:09:09,780 [ baby crying ] 214 00:09:09,782 --> 00:09:11,882 Vote for mcgovern. He really Wants to make a difference. 215 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:13,051 -face it. 216 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:14,718 my sweet, innocent girlfriend 217 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,955 was fighting a losing battle here. 218 00:09:16,957 --> 00:09:20,457 -wait! This election may not Seem important to you now, 219 00:09:20,459 --> 00:09:21,959 But what about your children? 220 00:09:21,961 --> 00:09:23,127 It's their generation 221 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:24,562 That's gonna have to deal With all this stuff 222 00:09:24,564 --> 00:09:26,898 If somebody doesn't start Changing things now. 223 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:29,233 Senator mcgovern Wants to stop the war. 224 00:09:29,235 --> 00:09:32,436 He wants to stop poverty. He wants to stop pollution. 225 00:09:32,438 --> 00:09:35,706 He cares about people -- People like us. 226 00:09:35,708 --> 00:09:38,276 He needs your vote. -I'll take one of those. 227 00:09:38,278 --> 00:09:40,511 -let me take one of those. -I'll take one. Hey, thanks. 228 00:09:40,513 --> 00:09:42,313 -could I have an extra one? 229 00:09:42,315 --> 00:09:45,916 -it was like finding out you were dating joan of arc. 230 00:09:45,918 --> 00:09:48,786 -I am really proud of you. 231 00:09:48,788 --> 00:09:50,721 -well, I just said What you told us. 232 00:09:50,723 --> 00:09:52,689 -then again, you had to wonder 233 00:09:52,691 --> 00:09:56,260 how joan of arc's boyfriend felt about it. 234 00:09:56,262 --> 00:09:58,595 -you're a good campaigner, Winnie cooper. 235 00:09:58,597 --> 00:10:00,264 You're a natural. 236 00:10:00,266 --> 00:10:02,099 -well, kevin helped, too. 237 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:04,535 -oh, sure. Good job, kev. 238 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:07,304 -yeah. Keep the change. 239 00:10:07,306 --> 00:10:09,440 -keep up the good work, winnie. -thanks. 240 00:10:09,442 --> 00:10:11,875 -okay, let's get moving! 241 00:10:11,877 --> 00:10:15,880 -not that I begrudged her her moment of glory. 242 00:10:15,882 --> 00:10:18,949 -you know, uh, winnie... 243 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:21,252 I'm really proud of you, too. 244 00:10:21,254 --> 00:10:23,053 -huh? 245 00:10:23,055 --> 00:10:24,722 -[ sighs ] 246 00:10:24,724 --> 00:10:28,559 -okay. Enough was enough. 247 00:10:28,561 --> 00:10:31,028 -so... 248 00:10:31,030 --> 00:10:32,997 [ sighs ] 249 00:10:32,999 --> 00:10:36,166 You want to go out and get A burger or something? 250 00:10:36,168 --> 00:10:37,502 -uh, sure. 251 00:10:37,504 --> 00:10:40,538 I just have to go ask mike Something about tomorrow. 252 00:10:42,742 --> 00:10:45,142 Um, I was just... 253 00:10:45,144 --> 00:10:47,478 -maybe it was the way he looked at her. 254 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:50,748 maybe it was the way she looked at him. 255 00:10:50,750 --> 00:10:53,450 but suddenly I realized something about this campaign. 256 00:10:53,452 --> 00:10:57,288 maybe the names on the ballots were nixon and mcgovern, 257 00:10:57,290 --> 00:11:02,059 but what we had here was a three-man race. 258 00:11:03,095 --> 00:11:05,629 -...Immoral thing I could think of 259 00:11:05,631 --> 00:11:08,232 To give amnesty To draft dodgers. 260 00:11:08,234 --> 00:11:10,568 -he's got to set a deadline For ending this war. 261 00:11:10,570 --> 00:11:14,204 -as the campaign moved into its final week, 262 00:11:14,206 --> 00:11:15,572 tensions began to rise. 263 00:11:15,574 --> 00:11:17,508 there was a lot at stake here -- 264 00:11:17,510 --> 00:11:20,811 the future, the country, my girlfriend. 265 00:11:20,813 --> 00:11:25,950 -okay. People, listen up. Listen up. 266 00:11:25,952 --> 00:11:28,018 Okay. 267 00:11:28,020 --> 00:11:31,789 Uh...I know you're tired. 268 00:11:31,791 --> 00:11:34,124 I know you think you've given it Everything you've got. 269 00:11:34,126 --> 00:11:37,862 I know you think You don't have anything left. 270 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:40,564 And I know you can do it. 271 00:11:40,566 --> 00:11:43,100 -we're with you, mike! -thank you. 272 00:11:43,102 --> 00:11:45,802 Thank you very much. Keep up the good work. 273 00:11:45,804 --> 00:11:48,840 -and in the midst of it all was mike detweiller, 274 00:11:48,842 --> 00:11:50,674 mr. Charisma... 275 00:11:50,676 --> 00:11:53,544 mr. Politico... 276 00:11:53,546 --> 00:11:56,313 mr. Snake-my-date. 277 00:11:56,315 --> 00:12:00,517 it was clear I was in the race of my life here. 278 00:12:00,519 --> 00:12:02,019 my opponent was ahead. 279 00:12:02,021 --> 00:12:04,521 and I had to do something to close that gap. 280 00:12:04,523 --> 00:12:06,523 -here you go. -thanks. 281 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:09,026 -you know, winnie, 282 00:12:09,028 --> 00:12:12,696 We've been working here nonstop For the last three weeks. 283 00:12:12,698 --> 00:12:15,032 You know, why don't we Take off early tonight 284 00:12:15,034 --> 00:12:16,366 And do something? 285 00:12:16,368 --> 00:12:17,902 -there's a lot of stuff Going on. 286 00:12:17,904 --> 00:12:21,038 -yeah, I know. But maybe we can Just spend some time together, 287 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:23,040 Just you and me. 288 00:12:23,042 --> 00:12:25,042 -maybe you're right. 289 00:12:25,044 --> 00:12:26,376 -great. 290 00:12:26,378 --> 00:12:28,045 -winnie? Got a second? 291 00:12:28,047 --> 00:12:29,613 -yeah, what's up? 292 00:12:29,615 --> 00:12:31,849 Listen, uh, could you stay A little late this evening? 293 00:12:31,851 --> 00:12:32,917 -uh... -well... 294 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:35,920 -actually, uh... We're kind of busy tonight. 295 00:12:35,922 --> 00:12:39,256 -oh. Sure. I understand. 296 00:12:39,258 --> 00:12:41,458 -[ laughs ] take that, buddy. 297 00:12:41,460 --> 00:12:43,794 -it's just that we're -- We're having a meeting 298 00:12:43,796 --> 00:12:45,696 Of the core group tonight, And... 299 00:12:45,698 --> 00:12:47,265 With all the work You've been doing, 300 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:49,433 I-I thought you really Should be part of it. 301 00:12:49,435 --> 00:12:51,969 -yeah, well, that's great. But like I said -- 302 00:12:51,971 --> 00:12:53,370 -what do you say, winnie? 303 00:12:53,372 --> 00:12:56,541 -well...If you really need me. 304 00:12:56,543 --> 00:12:59,576 -of course I need you. You're my right-hand guy. 305 00:12:59,578 --> 00:13:01,812 -okay. 306 00:13:03,182 --> 00:13:04,548 -I couldn't believe it. 307 00:13:04,550 --> 00:13:06,717 -"Okay"? 308 00:13:06,719 --> 00:13:08,719 That's it? What about our date? 309 00:13:08,721 --> 00:13:09,987 -I'm sorry, kevin. 310 00:13:09,989 --> 00:13:11,655 But there are only four more Days until the election, 311 00:13:11,657 --> 00:13:13,991 And you know how important This is to me. 312 00:13:13,993 --> 00:13:15,993 I'm sure you understand. 313 00:13:15,995 --> 00:13:18,996 -what, was she joking? you bet I understood. 314 00:13:18,998 --> 00:13:21,599 not that I'd ever actually come out and say it. 315 00:13:21,601 --> 00:13:24,135 -you know, winnie, that guy's Almost three times your age. 316 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:25,469 -who? -who. 317 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:27,238 -mike -- that's who. 318 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:29,206 You know, the guy you've been Practically hanging all over. 319 00:13:29,208 --> 00:13:30,874 -what? -oh, come on, winnie. 320 00:13:30,876 --> 00:13:32,843 Figure it out. Why do you Think he wants you to Stay late tonight? 321 00:13:32,845 --> 00:13:34,044 -it's a campaign meeting. 322 00:13:34,046 --> 00:13:35,513 -yeah, And I'll give you one guess 323 00:13:35,515 --> 00:13:36,947 As to what He's campaigning for. 324 00:13:36,949 --> 00:13:38,415 -I don't believe you, kevin. 325 00:13:38,417 --> 00:13:40,484 The future of our country Is at stake, 326 00:13:40,486 --> 00:13:42,352 And all you care about Is your stupid ego?! 327 00:13:42,354 --> 00:13:46,323 -now, keep in mind, I was half-crazed with jealousy. 328 00:13:46,325 --> 00:13:50,294 so I said something I'd regret the rest of my life. 329 00:13:50,296 --> 00:13:53,130 -what's so bad About president nixon, anyway? 330 00:13:53,132 --> 00:13:55,632 [ telephone ringing, Staffers quiet ] 331 00:13:59,071 --> 00:14:00,971 -kevin, you sound like an idiot. 332 00:14:00,973 --> 00:14:03,774 -I may be an idiot, But at least I'm not blind. 333 00:14:03,776 --> 00:14:08,078 [ sighs ] I'm out of here. 334 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:10,748 -and with that, I quit politics... 335 00:14:10,750 --> 00:14:14,251 for good... once and for all... 336 00:14:14,253 --> 00:14:16,087 forever... 337 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:23,961 ...Until about four hours later. 338 00:14:23,963 --> 00:14:26,330 -you mind if I ask What we're doing here? 339 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:28,332 -hey, I just want to see What's going on, okay? 340 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:30,001 -fine. 341 00:14:30,003 --> 00:14:32,003 -you know, I think I saw something like this 342 00:14:32,005 --> 00:14:34,838 On "Mission: impossible." 343 00:14:34,840 --> 00:14:37,240 -look at that. 344 00:14:37,242 --> 00:14:39,744 What do you think They're doing in there? 345 00:14:39,746 --> 00:14:42,213 -my imagination was running wild. 346 00:14:42,215 --> 00:14:43,848 I saw passionate kisses... 347 00:14:43,850 --> 00:14:48,185 steamy embraces... limbs entwining. 348 00:14:48,187 --> 00:14:51,622 then I saw the lights go out. 349 00:14:51,624 --> 00:14:53,757 -I'm going in there. 350 00:14:55,594 --> 00:14:58,461 That's great. 351 00:14:58,463 --> 00:15:00,564 -hey, could you bring me back A doughnut? 352 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:01,998 -can it! 353 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,900 it wasn't doughnuts I was after. 354 00:15:03,902 --> 00:15:06,504 it was mike detweiller. 355 00:15:07,907 --> 00:15:10,740 it seemed obvious the guy intended to bring new meaning 356 00:15:10,742 --> 00:15:12,876 to the term "Backroom politics." 357 00:15:12,878 --> 00:15:14,411 -great. 358 00:15:14,413 --> 00:15:17,081 -so there was only one thing to do. 359 00:15:17,083 --> 00:15:18,749 [ cat yowls, dog barks ] 360 00:15:18,751 --> 00:15:20,251 which is why, that night, 361 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:23,254 at approximately 22 minutes past 9:00, 362 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:25,389 I did something 363 00:15:25,391 --> 00:15:27,825 destined to make headlines in years to come. 364 00:15:29,628 --> 00:15:32,396 I, kevin arnold, 365 00:15:32,398 --> 00:15:34,931 broke into mcgovern headquarters. 366 00:15:34,933 --> 00:15:37,267 [ door closes ] 367 00:15:40,272 --> 00:15:42,940 sure, maybe mike thought he could take advantage 368 00:15:42,942 --> 00:15:45,442 of winnie's enthusiasm and naiveté, 369 00:15:45,444 --> 00:15:48,879 twist it to satisfy his own sordid needs. 370 00:15:48,881 --> 00:15:52,116 but mike hadn't counted on one thing. 371 00:15:52,118 --> 00:15:53,583 mike hadn't counted on... 372 00:15:53,585 --> 00:15:55,252 -mike -- -hold it. 373 00:15:58,457 --> 00:16:01,325 -or maybe he had. 374 00:16:01,327 --> 00:16:04,261 -it's okay, guys. He's cool. 375 00:16:05,564 --> 00:16:08,765 What can I do for you, kevin? 376 00:16:08,767 --> 00:16:11,901 -uh... 377 00:16:11,903 --> 00:16:15,239 I just came down here to, uh... 378 00:16:15,241 --> 00:16:17,073 I mean... 379 00:16:17,075 --> 00:16:18,308 -well, you're just in time. 380 00:16:18,310 --> 00:16:22,446 Kevin, I'd like you to meet Senator mcgovern. 381 00:16:22,448 --> 00:16:24,682 -hello, kevin. 382 00:16:26,686 --> 00:16:29,553 It's a pleasure to meet you, Son. 383 00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:32,389 -kevin's been working for you, Too, senator. 384 00:16:32,391 --> 00:16:35,192 -you know, kevin, it's The dedication and conviction 385 00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:37,027 Of young people like you 386 00:16:37,029 --> 00:16:39,196 That's gotten us Through this campaign. 387 00:16:39,198 --> 00:16:41,698 Keep up the good work. 388 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:43,667 -thank you. 389 00:16:43,669 --> 00:16:46,670 -you're welcome. 390 00:16:46,672 --> 00:16:48,939 -and I guess that's when I realized 391 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:50,273 what this one moment meant. 392 00:16:50,275 --> 00:16:51,809 [ chuckles ] 393 00:16:53,646 --> 00:16:55,646 -I'll, uh... 394 00:16:55,648 --> 00:16:58,716 Let myself out. 395 00:16:58,718 --> 00:17:01,151 -it meant that I was part of history. 396 00:17:01,153 --> 00:17:04,487 it meant I was finally able to see the big picture. 397 00:17:04,489 --> 00:17:08,325 it meant I could never compete with mike detweiller. 398 00:17:08,327 --> 00:17:12,162 the guy had george mcgovern in his back pocket. 399 00:17:14,566 --> 00:17:17,501 -when he says the president isn't telling us the truth 400 00:17:17,503 --> 00:17:18,668 on this matter... 401 00:17:18,670 --> 00:17:22,239 -tuesday, november 7, 1972. 402 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:25,509 while the entire nation prepared to elect the man 403 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:28,913 who would lead it through the next four years, 404 00:17:28,915 --> 00:17:33,216 I was figuring out what riboflavin was. 405 00:17:33,218 --> 00:17:36,553 -so, dad, Who you gonna vote for? 406 00:17:36,555 --> 00:17:38,555 -let me tell you something, Wayne. 407 00:17:38,557 --> 00:17:40,390 When I walk into that booth, 408 00:17:40,392 --> 00:17:42,359 I don't have to answer To anybody but myself. 409 00:17:42,361 --> 00:17:43,627 Neither will you. 410 00:17:43,629 --> 00:17:46,797 It's every american's right. 411 00:17:46,799 --> 00:17:47,731 -nixon, right? 412 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,566 -let's get a move on. [ clears throat ] 413 00:17:49,568 --> 00:17:51,067 -don't be late for school, Honey. 414 00:17:51,069 --> 00:17:54,404 -right, mom. -yeah, so long, scrote. 415 00:17:54,406 --> 00:17:55,772 I'm off to elect the president. 416 00:17:55,774 --> 00:17:57,574 -just don't forget To pull the lever. 417 00:17:57,576 --> 00:17:59,276 -[ laughs ] 418 00:17:59,278 --> 00:18:00,977 -and so, while my family headed off 419 00:18:00,979 --> 00:18:04,315 to fulfill their god-given american civic duty, 420 00:18:04,317 --> 00:18:06,650 I stayed behind... 421 00:18:06,652 --> 00:18:09,486 and sulked. 422 00:18:09,488 --> 00:18:11,989 I was bitter. 423 00:18:11,991 --> 00:18:14,324 I'd seen politics for what it was -- 424 00:18:14,326 --> 00:18:17,160 a game played by the power-hungry few 425 00:18:17,162 --> 00:18:20,530 who thought nothing of using innocent people as their pawns. 426 00:18:20,532 --> 00:18:22,399 -vote for mcgovern. 427 00:18:22,401 --> 00:18:26,736 -I felt disillusioned, disenfranchised. 428 00:18:26,738 --> 00:18:31,475 face it, I was way ahead of my time. 429 00:18:34,179 --> 00:18:36,813 still, that evening, alone in my room, 430 00:18:36,815 --> 00:18:40,150 I found myself wondering about winnie. 431 00:18:40,152 --> 00:18:41,484 and mike. 432 00:18:41,486 --> 00:18:43,153 about what it really all meant. 433 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:46,489 -and here's an fm 105 election bulletin. 434 00:18:46,491 --> 00:18:49,159 senator mcgovern has scored a stunning upset 435 00:18:49,161 --> 00:18:50,994 in the state of massachusetts. 436 00:18:50,996 --> 00:18:52,996 early returns indicate that the senator 437 00:18:52,998 --> 00:18:55,331 has also carried the district of columbia. 438 00:18:55,333 --> 00:18:56,733 the high concentration 439 00:18:56,735 --> 00:18:59,570 of young, female, and black voters in this area 440 00:18:59,572 --> 00:19:02,305 has given the senator this unexpected victory. 441 00:19:02,307 --> 00:19:04,340 a mcgovern spokesman has said... 442 00:19:04,342 --> 00:19:07,343 - and right at that moment, all out of nowhere, 443 00:19:07,345 --> 00:19:10,280 I got my answer. 444 00:19:10,282 --> 00:19:13,883 driving down those streets, I saw the blue glow 445 00:19:13,885 --> 00:19:16,553 of the television sets in every window. 446 00:19:16,555 --> 00:19:18,555 and I began to understand some 447 00:19:18,557 --> 00:19:20,890 of what winnie had been swept up in. 448 00:19:20,892 --> 00:19:23,560 across town, across america, 449 00:19:23,562 --> 00:19:26,897 people were watching a new chapter of history unfold. 450 00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:29,566 and I had helped write that chapter. 451 00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:33,904 and now I wanted to share the thrill of victory. 452 00:19:33,906 --> 00:19:37,007 -the early votes we have in, counted from places... 453 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:40,176 -or the agony of defeat. 454 00:19:40,178 --> 00:19:41,845 -...And the eastern, midwestern, 455 00:19:41,847 --> 00:19:43,446 and southern states... 456 00:19:43,448 --> 00:19:46,016 -and there it was, in black and white. 457 00:19:46,018 --> 00:19:49,386 in the time it had taken me to drive down there, 458 00:19:49,388 --> 00:19:51,054 senator mcgovern's victory 459 00:19:51,056 --> 00:19:54,124 had gone from landslide to mudslide. 460 00:19:54,126 --> 00:19:57,427 -people! Listen up! 461 00:19:57,429 --> 00:20:00,263 Okay. I just got off the phone With headquarters. 462 00:20:00,265 --> 00:20:03,300 And the senator is about To officially concede. 463 00:20:03,302 --> 00:20:05,436 [ crowd groans ] 464 00:20:05,438 --> 00:20:07,604 But even though we lost, 465 00:20:07,606 --> 00:20:10,006 I know the senator would like to Thank each and every one of you 466 00:20:10,008 --> 00:20:12,709 For what We've accomplished here. 467 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:16,714 We fought a good fight. We did some good. 468 00:20:16,716 --> 00:20:19,817 And you guys should be proud Of yourselves for that. 469 00:20:19,819 --> 00:20:22,586 I know I am. 470 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:23,453 Thank you. 471 00:20:23,455 --> 00:20:25,722 [ applause ] 472 00:20:28,894 --> 00:20:31,127 -the funny thing is, at that moment, 473 00:20:31,129 --> 00:20:34,298 I knew I'd been wrong about the guy. 474 00:20:34,300 --> 00:20:37,133 I could almost understand what winnie had seen in him. 475 00:20:37,135 --> 00:20:40,236 -mike, how could this happen? 476 00:20:40,238 --> 00:20:43,607 -after all, this man had held her dreams in his hands, 477 00:20:43,609 --> 00:20:46,376 her values, her ideals. 478 00:20:46,378 --> 00:20:48,278 -hey, listen. It's nothing To kill yourself about. 479 00:20:48,280 --> 00:20:49,612 It's just politics. 480 00:20:49,614 --> 00:20:52,749 Besides, we knew the guy Never had a chance. 481 00:20:52,751 --> 00:20:54,885 Didn't we? -what? 482 00:20:54,887 --> 00:20:57,020 -hey. Let's get a drink. 483 00:20:57,022 --> 00:20:59,188 Take care, okay? 484 00:20:59,190 --> 00:21:03,026 I hear kennedy May launch in '74. 485 00:21:03,028 --> 00:21:05,662 Maybe we should give him a call. 486 00:21:14,139 --> 00:21:16,740 -I guess many hearts were broken across america 487 00:21:16,742 --> 00:21:17,975 that night. 488 00:21:19,511 --> 00:21:21,512 but only one I really cared about. 489 00:21:21,514 --> 00:21:23,280 -I'm sorry. 490 00:21:25,317 --> 00:21:28,585 -I guess you think I was pretty stupid, huh? 491 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:32,289 -but somehow, it didn't seem important anymore... 492 00:21:32,291 --> 00:21:35,625 who was right, who was wrong. 493 00:21:35,627 --> 00:21:38,995 all that really seemed to matter was... 494 00:21:38,997 --> 00:21:42,899 -you, uh, want to go get A sandwich or something? 495 00:21:45,604 --> 00:21:48,338 -thanks. 496 00:21:48,340 --> 00:21:50,106 -...For years to come. 497 00:21:50,108 --> 00:21:53,176 [ cheers and applause ] 498 00:21:53,178 --> 00:21:58,381 -after all, maybe in his own way, mike was right. 499 00:21:58,383 --> 00:22:01,884 in politics, you live to fight another day. 500 00:22:01,886 --> 00:22:05,888 sure, the '60s were gone, but sooner or later, 501 00:22:05,890 --> 00:22:07,724 there'd be other battles to fight. 502 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:12,595 -...No question at all, that we have pushed this country 503 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:14,164 in the direction of peace... 504 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:15,699 -the thing is, that election 505 00:22:15,701 --> 00:22:19,203 forever changed the way my generation looked at politics. 506 00:22:19,205 --> 00:22:22,206 we discovered, no matter how painfully, 507 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:24,541 that we could be part of the process... 508 00:22:24,543 --> 00:22:26,877 that we could believe. 509 00:22:26,879 --> 00:22:30,547 and even now, 20 years later, 510 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:32,716 despite all the evidence to the contrary... 511 00:22:32,718 --> 00:22:34,551 -what a waste. 512 00:22:34,553 --> 00:22:37,888 -nah. Wait till next time. 513 00:22:37,890 --> 00:22:39,723 Then things will be different. 514 00:22:39,725 --> 00:22:44,928 -...I can remember that night and still believe. 40253

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