Advanced Search
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/09/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA Credit/Sponsor credits 01.00.23-PAUL DUKE-on program: profile of HOWARD BAKER, Senate Majority Leader. LINDA WERTHEIMER-BAKER will tell how he manages to find consensus. 01.00.43-TITLE SEQUENCE 01.01.18-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-HOWARD BAKER, first REPUBLICAN MAJORITY LEADER in Senate since 1950's, but began his rise during famous hearings in 1970's. 01.01.28-BAKER in ERVIN COMMITTEE HEARINGS asking JOHN DEAN "what did the President know and when did he know it". Still of BAKER in earlier campaign, speaking at podium in front of large b/w photo of himself. DUKE v.o.--BAKER began his career in congress in 1966, TENNESSEE'S first REPUBLICAN Senator since 1913. Stills of young BAKER and HOWARD BAKER Sr., BAKER at wedding to JOY DIRKSEN, father-in-law EVERETT DIRKSEN. Shot of BAKER at podium announcing candidacy for PRESIDENCY in 1979. DUKE v.o.-BAKER'S campaign never got rolling, but REAGAN'S election brought enough REPUBLICANS into SENATE to make BAKER the Majority Leader. 01.03.04-Shot of BAKER with REAGAN at a Senate Republican conference. BAKER at press conference, says first order of business for SENATE REPUBLICANS in 1981 is to work with REAGAN on his new agenda. Shot of a CONSERVATIVE JOURNALIST, says BAKER has compromised too much on TAXES and DEFICITS and INTEREST RATES and the ECONOMY and DEFENSE [it's incredible that these things can be simultaneously NOT REAGAN'S fault, ALL BAKER'S fault, and yet also completely the "leftists" fault]. Shot of BAKER and ROBERT BYRD making a conference call. BYRD tells REAGAN in the conference call that BAKER has done a fine job in his first year as majority leader. 01.04.46-BOB DOLE in committee room, praises BAKER as a great non-partisan leader who has done great work for the REAGAN agenda. Series of still photographs taken by BAKER, stills of BAKER with cameras, DUKE v.o.-discussion of BAKER'S passion for photography. Still photos of campaign and Washington events taken by BAKER. 01.05.47-BAKER in office, DUKE interviewing, asks BAKER how he manages the argumentative nature of the Senate. BAKER says the SENATE sometimes runs itself, it gets a lot of work done in each session with bills, nominations, and treaties. The key is persuasion to get majorities together, since the rules of the Senate allow Senators to kill bills by lengthy debate. However, Senators do take care of business that needs to be done. DUKE mentions some other past Senate Leaders, Mike Mansfield, Lyndon Johnson, asks about the nuts and bolts of getting votes. BAKER says there's no set formula, but he looks for the broadest consensus he can find, holds regular office meetings with leadership and committee chairmen, runs down his regular schedule, chock full of meetings. 01.09.00-WERTHEIMER cuts in, asks BAKER to get specific about, for example, the first run of the TAX BILL, which was passed through REPUBLICAN discipline with no DEMOCRATIC support. BAKER says he calls meetings to fix "trouble spots" of Senators who balk at various points, and through enough meetings, he can get the REPUBLICANS united by the end of the process. Digresses, says that he had a problem in his first meeting as majority leader in his own party, says that he reminded REPUBLICANS that being the MAJORITY PARTY means having the responsibility to take care of the business of government, and keeping other REPUBLICANS mindful of that helps keep unity.
LAWMAKERS
01.12.02-BAKER discusses whether he's obligated to agree with REAGAN. Says he sees his role as REAGAN'S point man in Senate in any case where BAKER can support REAGAN in good conscience, is almost always the case. If he can't support REAGAN'S policy, he designates someone else to lead the debate, and he "indulges the assumption" that he will side with REAGAN unless there's a compelling reason why he shouldn't. WERTHEIMER asks about BAKER'S family Senate legacy. Shot of portrait of EVERETT DIRKSEN on wall. BAKER says that he doesn't mean to be vain, but the current Senate is the best crop of Senators he's ever seen, smartest, most capable, in both parties. Attributes the change to TV, which makes politics to much more visible, and allows younger Senators with strong ideas to get publicity and backing. 01.15.18-DUKE asks about REPUBLICAN prospects in the coming elections, divisions between the RIGHT WING and MODERATE REPUBLICANS. BAKER says REPUBLICANS are in fact very unified in the Senate, issues that divide the party show that the party is broad and vital. Says that being the governing party always invites criticism, can expect tranquility only if you are in the minority and have no prospects of getting into the majority. Discusses a critic, says that the REPUBLICANS may be showing signs of the same disarray that plagued the DEMOCRATS for years, but it's just something that comes from being the majority party. WERTHEIMER asks about dissent by MODERATE REPUBLICANS like BOB PACKWOOD who say that indulging BIG BUSINESS and the FAR RIGHT will kill the GOP. BAKER says the flap between REAGAN and PACKWOOD was difficult to mediate, but he thinks he's solved the tension. Says there's definitely room and a need for people like PACKWOOD and LOWELL WEICKER in GOP to balance out JESSE HELMS and CONSERVATIVES. It's a basic premise of the American political system which he thinks works better than the multiparty parliamentary system.
LAWMAKERS
01.20.17-WERTHEIMER notes that GOP in Senate has moved far to the right, first test of RIGHT-WING REPUBLICANS in re-election comes in the fall. BAKER says he guesses things may move back a bit to the middle, says that just because there are more CONSERVATIVES in Senate doesn't mean that the GOP as a whole is getting more conservative. The SENATE REPUBLICANS have demonstrated that they can pass non-conservative programs that need to be passed to run the government. WERTHEIMER asks if BAKER thinks REPUBLICANS can control the SENATE for the next 10 years. BAKER says yes. DUKE asks BAKER if he's advised his daughter on her bid for U.S. CONGRESS. BAKER says it's terrifying to have a daughter running for office, he had no idea she was thinking about running for office. 01.22.41-BAKER tells the story about his daughter telling him. He was afraid that "she was going to marry somebody I don't like and would probably have to support". He hasn't decided whether to be relieved that she's actually running for Congress. Says his daughter is smarter, better with people, a better campaigner, and would make a better member of Congress than he could ever hope to be himself. DUKE asks if BAKER would like to run for Presidency again. BAKER pauses, says he'd like to be President in abstract, but he doesn't plan to run in 1984, particularly if REAGAN runs for re-election; would have to decide whether he could do his job as Majority Leader and also campaign. Working with REAGAN has taught him how difficult it is to be President, and campaigning is absolutely a full-time job, it's a new development that now people basically have to elect a President from among "the unemployed" [that's an interesting scenario]. 01.25.28-DUKE mentions that BAKER is one to keep his inner thought processes secret. BAKER agrees, says it's not necessarily intentional, he's just private. BAKER says he's considering a life after politics. 01.27.17-DUKE signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48--OUT
LAWMAKERS 9/16/1982 - Abortion Issue
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Abortion Issue
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Middle East Peace Plan
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Middle East Peace Plan
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/23/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program: Congress has to accept a lame-duck session to close the year after the November elections/COKIE ROBERTS-ALASKANS feeling that Washington is out of touch with them. 01.00.43-title sequence 01.01.09-ROBERTS-it's the official "silly season" in Congress (pre-election period), so Congress hasn't taken decisive action on MIDDLE EAST PEACE PLANS. CONSERVATIVES in SENATE try to force votes on "social issues", HOUSE DEMOCRATS try to convince voters that they have new ideas. 01.01.49-TIP O'NEILL speaking to press. Says DEMOCRATS have always stood for opportunity. Pan over faces in a meeting of HOUSE DEMOCRATS. Rep. GILLIS LONG (D-LA), says new DEMOCRATS stand for PRIVATE investment instead of "tax and spend". Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (minority leader) in debate in House, says DEMOCRATS are still just proposing tax and spend. TIP O'NEILL debating, advocating a program of 200,000 PUBLIC WORKS JOBS. Says MICHEL'S district of PEORIA, IL has 16% UNEMPLOYMENT, says the program could put MICHEL'S constituents to work, basically daring MICHEL to oppose this. C/S Rep. JOHN RHODES (R-AZ) debating, says the PUBLIC WORKS idea is old and tired. Lots of jeers from DEMOCRATS. RHODES says it's a hoax. MICHEL says REAGANOMICS will "play in Peoria" better than "TIP-ONOMICS". Cheers from REPUBLICANS. ROBERTS v.o.-the bill passed by a narrow margin. 01.05.40-RHODES in debate, says that the DEMOCRATS got their "last new idea" from FDR. 01.06.13-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-DEMOCRATS are getting pounded with the "old ideas" charge in the campaigns. In places where UNEMPLOYMENT is incredibly high, REAGANOMICS is pretty much discredited and voters like the DEMOCRATS policies. Discussion of POLLS showing potential gains in House for DEMOCRATS. While DEMOCRATS try to win votes with spending bills, REPUBLICANS in SENATE try to help their party by debating "social issues" like ABORTION and SCHOOL PRAYER, losing the votes, but forcing DEMOCRATS to go on the record against these things. The delays mean that Congress will have to return to work after the elections to take care of APPROPRIATIONS. 01.08.23-WERTHEIMER-reports on REAGAN'S call for a post-election session of Congress including votes on DEFENSE spending. Political analyst Norman Ornstein-says REAGAN can gain from LAME DUCK CONGRESS both by embarrassing Congress for being inefficient and can probably jackboot his GIGANTIC DEFENSE BUDGET through the lame Congress with ease. Discussion with Wertheimer of the lame-duck Congress. Ornstein says that Congress is ticked off at REAGAN already, doubts that being called back in November and December will make it much worse. REAGAN will try to use the media to put the blame for the government on Congress.
LAWMAKERS
01.12.28-WERTHEIMER-Congress follows REAGAN'S request to end a STRIKE of RAILROAD ENGINEERS, Congress takes unprecedented move of setting terms of the agreement. 01.13.05-C/S Rep. JOHN DINGELL (D-MI) in debate, says it's not particularly prudent for him to introduce legislation affecting the RIGHT TO STRIKE, but the RAILROAD STRIKE is hurting ECONOMIC RECOVERY, makes sure to note that the economy is in the ditch. Rep. JAMES FLORIO (D-NJ) debating, says he agrees the RAILROAD STRIKE is economic burden, but the bill is a bad solution, says GOVERNMENT has no business imposing terms on the process of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Rep. JAMES BROYHILL (R-NC) ignorantly says that government has intervened in Railway strikes before. FLORIO says that government should intervene only to guarantee that the processes of bargaining work, not to dictate specific terms of settlements. Rep. MICKEY LELAND (D-TX) concurs with FLORIO. 01.15.22-C/S Rep. MARC MARKS (R-PA), says that REAGAN wants CONGRESS to destroy the principle of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Rep. PAT ROBERTS (R-KS) says the issue is time, and the country can't wait for a resolution. Rep. TOM HAGEDORN (R-MN) says that agriculture will be crushed by a long rail strike [implying that it's somehow the striker's fault instead of the railroad owners' if the crops all rot]. Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (minority leader) says Congress has to act to end the strike. 01.17.36-WERTHEIMER-REAGAN plan passed by overwhelming majority. ROBERTS intro report by PAUL DUKE from ALASKA. 01.17.53-DUKE, standing in woods in Alaska. Says that although the discovery of oil and minerals in ALASKA made it more important to WASHINGTON, Alaskans think the government doesn't understand Alaska. AERIALS of ALASKAN MOUNTAIN RANGE. Aerial of flat wetlands near a winding river. Sen. TED STEVENS (R-AK), says people in the "south 48" don't understand Alaska's size and diversity. Pan over downtown Anchorage. Shots of different Alaskans discussing how rest of American doesn't understand Alaska. Shots of Sen. STEVENS' "MOVING ALASKA FORWARD" exhibition, an outdoor concourse with exhibits, Sen. STEVENS walking through with his kid strapped to his back in a carrier. Stevens says legislators don't consider the impact of bills on ALASKA.
LAWMAKERS
01.20.26-Clip of Alaskan TV show "ALASKA DELEGATION REPORT", with intro of Alaskans in Congress over A-Team style theme music. Shot of ROBERT ATWOOD, publisher of ANCHORAGE TIMES, says that Alaska's delegation has to engage in public relations. Shot of STEVENS speaking on the impact of Alaska's Oil and Mineral wealth on the Federal Government. DUKE-because of OIL MONEY, ALASKA state gov't. voted to give all citizens $1000 in "share the wealth" initiative, fear that FEDERAL GOVERNMENT might try to impose taxes or cut federal aid to Alaska. Sen. FRANK MURKOWSKI (R-AK), says that the "share the wealth" plan was maybe not well conceived. STEVENS says that on average all of the ALASKANS are paying a third of the $1,000 in Federal INCOME TAX, ALASKANS pay per capita the highest FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 01.22.22-ATWOOD in office, says that Washington has always made problems for Alaska, Alaska is isolated and without clout, most recent state, Shots of ALASKAN MOUNTAINS with summer vegetation, WILDFLOWER, a HUGE TROUT swimming in a shallow river, old man and young girl fishing from riverbank. ATWOOD says ALASKA wants to be left alone to have some independence to develop its resources. Shot of heavy equipment on construction project. DUKE v.o.-ALASKAN DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS lost a vote to ENVIRONMENTALISTS and large portions of Alaska were barred to developers. Alaskans say Washington has little right to make that decision. Sen. STEVENS at a barbecue. Aerial of rocky mountain peaks. STEVENS v.o.-if he leaves the Senate, he's definitely coming back to live in Alaska. 01.24.58-ROBERTS-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike, says that the promises of "bipartisanship" promised by both parties of the Congress have evaporated, not to mention the record of failure on the big national issues that everyone promised to work for back in 1981 when the 97th Congress took their seats. 01.27.16-ROBERTS-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48-OUT o
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Clean Air Act Reform
U.S. Senator Robert Stafford (R-VT), says he expects he expects a reformed Clean Air Act to proceed without rush or delay through the Senate. POV from behind Sen. Stafford's shoulder as he addressed a room full of adult Caucasian men. Sen. Stafford sitting in a meeting with another elderly government official; Stafford flipping through a book. Zoom out from Sen. Stafford's nameplate to a Senate Committee hearing in session. VS of Senate Committee hearing in session. Cokie Roberts, in voiceover, states that Sen. Stafford made it clear that he wouldn't be rushed into any reforms on the Clean Air Act, and after a year and a half, Sen. Stafford's committee reported a Clean Air Act that was more stringent than the old one. VS of House Committee hearing chaired by U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI); Roberts, in voiceover, says Dingell's committee and the auto industry are trying to "water down" Sen. Stafford's bill.
LAWMAKERS - 09/30/82 - Clean Air Act Reform
Cokie Roberts says U.S. House Representative John Dingell (D-MI) may have lost this round on reforming the Clean Air Act, but he is not done for good on the issue. Roberts notes his reputation on Capitol Hill makes him a formidable force in Congress. Roberts introduces a previously aired profile on Rep. John Dingell by Linda Wertheimer. Portrait of Rep. Dingell on House chamber wall; zoom out to committee hearing in progress with Rep. Dingell saying that auto emission standards shouldn't be treated as holy writ; they are written, and can be changed, by Congress. VS of Rep. Dingell; Wertheimer, in voiceover, states that Rep. Dingell is trying to re-write the Clean Air Act to help the ailing auto industry in his district. Rep. Dingell, in his office, denies that there is a choice between "jobs and air quality", you can have both "in a responsible fashion". Rep. Dingell says that the worst criticism he can level on the other side is that they're not concerned about jobs.
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 10/07/1982 IN 01.00.00- ****SAME PROGRAM AS WPA MASTER 11108 01.28.47-OUT
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
LAWMAKERS
01.08.33-CLARK speaking in small BLACK CHURCH, says he needs their prayers, organizing work, influence, and votes to win. ROBERTS v.o.-even if every registered BLACK VOTER votes for him, CLARK needs some WHITES to join his side. Shot of CLARK speaking to small outdoor crowd, attacks REPUBLICAN policies under REAGAN, says it's causing hard times. Shots of cars on small main streets in Mississippi. Shot of an old white woman, asked about the importance of RACE, downplays it. A middle-aged blue-collar white man says RACE is a sensitive subject for MISSISSIPPIANS, but he thinks RACE will be a factor. Another white man says that many whites are reluctant to speak on TV about RACE because they want to hide their prejudices. 01.10.17-CLARK at campaign meal, shots showing BLACK and WHITE DEMOCRATS sitting together at tables, ROBERTS v.o.-DEMOCRATIC PARTY in Miss. More unified than it has been-urban, labor, farm, and black constituencies in a fairly solid coalition. Shot of CLARK speaking, says he's optimistic about MISSISSIPPI'S future, talks about unity between races and rich and poor. ROBERTS-it remains to be seen if WHITE VOTERS will vote for a BLACK DEMOCRAT. 01.11.39-DUKE-says that HISPANIC voters are becoming a larger voting bloc, play a role in a newly drawn district near LOS ANGELES. 01.12.05-Driveby of WAREHOUSE area near L.A.. Shots of small bungalow houses on L.A. street. Shots of HISPANIC teens and families on streets. DUKE v.o.-REAGAN won the area in 1980, but DEMOCRATS are the majority. Shots of people going into Campaign H.Q. of MATTHEW MARTINEZ (Democrat). Shot of MARTINEZ. DUKE v.o.-MARTINEZ only second HISPANIC to go to Congress from California, but trying to downplay ancestry in campaign. MARTINEZ says he resents being called "HISPANIC CANDIDATE", he represents all people in district, notes large numbers of ASIAN and ARMENIAN voters in the district. DUKE v.o.-HISPANICS do make up 53% of the population in district. Hispanic campaign manager says that MARTINEZ can count on overwhelming support from HISPANIC communities. 01.13.58-Middle-Aged Latina woman with heavy Spanish accent says that all Spanish-speakers should vote for someone who understands them. Younger Hispanic woman says it's important to vote for someone who understands Latino culture. DUKE v.o.-many HISPANICS are not REGISTERED VOTERS. Shot of Leo Estrada, demographer in office, says that POPULATION doesn't equate to power since voter registration is low, 70% of LATINOS in area are ineligible to vote. Shot of REPUBLICAN candidate in new district, seven-term CONSERVATIVE JOHN ROUSSELOT debating in House. 01.15.33-Driveby of AFFLUENT AREA OF L.A., large houses with luxury cars in driveways. Driveby of small bungalows with chainlink fences and old cars parked on street. DUKE v.o.-contrasts two parts of the district, says ROUSSELOT adapted by joining CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS, hired LATINO CAMPAIGN MANAGER, and his wife is taking SPANISH LESSONS. Shot of campaign meeting, Campaign Manager Sal Montenegro tells ROUSSELOT that he considers him the best candidate for the Hispanic community. Shot of ROUSSELOT in office, touts his record of providing services to Hispanic constituents, work with VISAS and IMMIGRATION, he tries to serve the whole district.
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 10/28/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-In to shots of a COUNTRY BAND playing at a campaign event, couples dancing, v.o.-these are "YELLOW DOG DEMOCRATS", voters who'd go for a yellow dog if he were a DEMOCRAT, but might not vote for a black candidate. 01.00.43-Title Sequence 01.01.07-PAUL DUKE-as election approaches, question is are VOTERS angry or apathetic-anger could make it a big year for DEMOCRATS. Much in doubt still, turnout, local issues, and REAGANOMICS. On program, a look at two elections where MINORITY VOTE will be very important. LINDA WERTHEIMER-2nd MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT has been redrawn, may elect a black candidate, which would be the first time a black man has gone to Washington from the state in 100 years. WHITES in MISSISSIPPI DELTA are the minority, but a slim majority of REGISTERED VOTERS [great enforcement of that VOTING RIGHTS ACT, Ronnie]. 01.02.32-COKIE ROBERTS, standing on a DIRT FARM in Mississippi, with old tractor and dilapidated shed in background. The issue is whether whites in DELTA district will vote for a BLACK DEMOCRAT or a WHITE REPUBLICAN. Shot of WEBB FRANKLIN, REPUBLICAN candidate, says that the issue is "LIBERAL" versus "CONSERVATIVE". Shot of ROBERT CLARK, BLACK DEMOCRATIC candidate says he's going to stick to his issues in the campaign (implies he won't go to the right to get WHITE VOTE). Shot of black woman exiting and white man entering a town hall. Shot of broad expanse of COTTON FIELD, C/U of cotton bolls. Driveby of large white houses with verandas. Shot of old African-American women on front porch of small house. Driveby of close-set SHOTGUN SHACKS, shots of group of young black children playing in yard behind house with linoleum siding under watch of adult man. Shot of small CAMPAIGN SIGN for ROBERT CLARK on wall of a rundown house. 01.04.00-ROBERTS standing with MISSISSIPPI STATE HOUSE in background. Discussion of State Legislature effort to draw districts to divide BLACK VOTE, helping DEMOCRATS and outraging both BLACKS and REPUBLICANS. FEDERAL COURTS intervened, resulting in a slim BLACK MAJORITY in the district. Shot of Ed Cole, black party official for DEMOCRATS, discusses continuing problems for black voters-bosses won't allow them to take time from work to vote, low literacy, likely some INTIMIDATION inherent in the location of the polling places, the slim BLACK MAJORITY in district might not be enough. Shot of a WHITE REPUBLICAN OFFICIAL, says the district is as good as it could be, says the DEMOCRATS are historically responsible for spreading out the black vote. Shot of WEBB FRANKLIN campaigning with a bunch of GOOD OL' BOYS in John Deere caps. Shots of people at campaign fish-fry loading up on CATFISH. Shots of COUNTRY BAND playing bass, guitar, lap steel, couples dancing, FRANKLIN dancing, ROBERTS v.o.-these are "YELLOW DOG" DEMOCRATS, who'd vote for a yellow dog (but maybe not a BLACK DEMOCRAT). Shot of FRANKLIN speaking, says CLARK is nominated by a "special interest group" [I didn't know that Black people counted as a "special interest group". Does that make the Klan a "special interest"?]. 01.06.25-Black DEMOCRATIC OFFICIAL, says that FRANKLIN can't ask poor white voters to vote for him on the basis of REAGANOMICS, so he has to make thinly veiled appeals to RACISTS. Clip of FRANKLIN CAMPAIGN AD, slogan "He's One of Us". C/S FRANKLIN, denies that the slogan refers to RACE, says he's a MISSISSIPPIAN and a CONSERVATIVE, blames the press for misinterpreting it, he chose the slogan before ROBERT CLARK even decided to run. C/S older Black woman singing in CHURCH, pullback shows congregation in small BLACK CHURCH. Shot of Black MINISTER urging the congregation to vote, says that there will be a Black Congressman from the state for the first time since Reconstruction, praises CLARK, gets lots of approving shouts from congregation. Introduces CLARK, CLARK takes pulpit to speak, congregation cheers. ROBERTS v.o.-CLARK a longtime symbol of fight for representation since integrating the MISSISSIPPI STATE LEGISLATURE in the late 1960's. Shots of congregation. 01.08.33
LAWMAKERS
01.17.18-MARTINEZ in campaign office, says ROUSSELOT'S CONSERVATIVE AGENDA is bad, he has more experience with URBAN ISSUES than ROUSSELOT. Shot of ROUSSELOT, says his votes have created JOBS in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, especially DEFENSE SPENDING. Shot of DEFENSE BUDGET BALANCE SHEET. ROUSSELOT in office, says that his major contributors are still "little guys". Shot of ROUSSELOT campaign manager, denies that the SPENDING is out of hand. Shot of WALTER MONDALE speaking for MARTINEZ at a campaign rally, DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS want to jump at the chance to get the CONSERVATIVE ROUSSELOT out of Congress. MONDALE says that voting for MARTINEZ will "send a message", is a great candidate, says the people are lucky not only to get to vote for MARTINEZ, but to get to vote AGAINST JOHN ROUSSELOT. 01.19.55-UCLA Demographer Estrada in office, says that the support by prominent DEMOCRATS could put MARTINEZ over the top. CLIP of MARTINEZ/ROUSSELOT DEBATE. MARTINEZ days that he resents being labeled as "Hispanic", asks ROUSSELOT "what's your nationality". ROUSSELOT dodges, then says he understand that both candidates are "Americans". Shots of PARADE, MARTINEZ and ROUSSELOT both riding in convertibles, Hispanic Beauty Queens on float, shot of ROUSSELOT'S Cadillac passing in front of store with MARTINEZ signs plastered all over second-floor window. 01.21.52-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-discussion of minority voting blocs in election, REPUBLICANS could be hurt by large MINORITY turnouts, especially in SOUTH. REPUBLICANS courting HISPANICS on the basis of CATHOLICISM and traditional FAMILY VALUES. Major issue is JOBS and the ECONOMY, and DEMOCRATS are in the driver's seat. REPUBLICANS can argue that the DEMOCRATS don't have new ideas and REAGAN is campaigning hard for REPUBLICANS. Intro commentary. 01.23.56-Commentary by Otis Pike. Lists some strange sights/sounds of the Congressional session, notes that most Congressmen have been keeping one eye on the voters, urges voters to keep an eye on their Congressmen. A civics lesson, basically. 01.26.05-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.27.48-OUT
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/04/1982
LAWMAKERS
00.14.56-DUKE-DURENBERGER won re-election, as did HATCH. LINDA WERTHEIMER discusses the role of FINANCING, significant in the HOUSE and a big advantage to INCUMBENTS. The SENATE was determined by money, with big spenders getting over the top in narrow races. Moderate Republican Congresswoman MILLICENT FENWICK was defeated in New Jersey Senate race after being outspent 2-1. 00.17.10-DUKE intro discussion of MINORITY ISSUES in the election. Shots of BLACK CHURCH CONGREGATION in MISSISSIPPI, c/s a woman singing. DUKE v.o.-the black majority in the DELTA area gave ROBERT CLARK a chance to be the state's first black congressman since Reconstruction. Shot of CLARK speaking to the congregation, asking for votes, organizational help, and influence to win. Shot of gathering of WHITES in a small General store, listening to speech by WEBB FRANKLIN, REPUBLICAN. Shots of FRANKILN speaking to white crowd in Auto repair garage. Clip of FRANKLIN AD, slogan "HE'S ONE OF US". DUKE v.o.-some argued that FRANKLIN appealed to RACISM in the campaign. Shot of FRANKLIN denying that the slogan was racist. 00.18.43-Shots of HISPANICS, shot of strip-mall belt in SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, Southern California. Shot of REPUBLICAN candidate JOHN ROUSSELOT in campaign office. Shot of DEMOCRAT candidate MARTY MARTINEZ. Driveby of Warehouses. Shot of small bungalows, Latino teenagers on street. Older LATINO woman interviewed says Latinos should vote for MARTINEZ. ROUSSELOT in office, defending his record of service to his HISPANIC constituents. Shot of MARTINEZ, indignant to be pigeonholed as "HISPANIC CANDIDATE".
LAWMAKERS
00.19.47-DUKE-MARTINEZ won in California, but the solid Black vote wasn't enough to put CLARK over the top in Mississippi. Discussion with COKIE ROBERTS of the factor of RACISM in Mississippi election-a DEMOCRATIC district in bad economic shape should have voted for CLARK but didn't. Generally, minority groups increased their representation, four new BLACK CONGRESSMEN, two winning mixed districts. HISPANIC candidates won three new seats, but only four new women were elected to HOUSE, all women running for the SENATE defeated, but WOMEN VOTERS influenced the election. 00.22.25-DUKE-overview of PARTISAN breakdown in HOUSE and SENATE, DEMOCRATS with 100 seat majority in House. Discussion of "the message" of the elections: WOMEN are tired of REAGANOMICS and UNEMPLOYMENT as WOMEN are often "last hired, first fired" and hurt most by cuts in SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS. Older WOMEN concerned about SOCIAL SECURITY, voted DEMOCRATIC. MODERATE REPUBLICANS had trouble in House, especially in Northeast, hurt by voting too much with REAGAN. MODERATES less likely to go along with REAGAN now. In NORTH CAROLINA, REAGAN campaigned hard against MODERATE SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS, but all three won and two REAGANITES were defeated. SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS less likely to feel bound to REAGAN. LIBERALS also did well. 00.26.16-Discussion of the impact on REAGAN'S coalition in Congress. LIBERALISM not dead, but REAGAN'S coalition more likely to find a MODERATE core. Likely that HOWARD BAKER and ROBERT MICHEL, the REPUBLICAN PARTY leaders will lean on REAGAN to moderate his positions to help the party. Discussion of issues coming before Congress. Economically, likely that Congress will restore some SOCIAL PROGRAMS and protect SOCIAL SECURITY. TAX CUTS might be rescinded, and DEFENSE SPENDING will likely be cut back. On "Social Issues", Social Conservatives took a beating in elections, but REAGAN might revive ABORTION and SCHOOL PRAYER debates to appease CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS if he is pushed to center on ECONOMY. REAGAN likely to exercise vetoes in next two years. 00.31.29-DUKE signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 00.33.43--OUT
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/10/1982 IN 00.05.37-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 00.06.01-PAUL DUKE-intro report on SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HOWARD BAKER. ****SAME PROGRAM ON WPA MASTER 11168**** 00.33.22--OUT
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/23/1982 IN 00.05.39-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 00.06.04-Shot of ORRIN HATCH in office, saying he doesn't back down from TED KENNEDY. Shot of BOB PACKWOOD in a boat on a lake in Oregon, says that the Oregon voters who elect him are being pushed out of the REPUBLICAN mainstream. 00.06.17-Title Sequence 00.06.41-PAUL DUKE-over THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, REPUBLICANS 'thankful' to be keeping control of Senate. ORRIN HATCH and BOB PACKWOOD will retain seats. COKIE ROBERTS intro report on ORRIN HATCH, a forerunner of the CONSERVATIVE movement in party. 00.07.43-Beginning of Report on HATCH. ****FOR CONTENT SEE WPA MASTER 11140****
LAWMAKERS
00.16.47-ROBERTS/DUKE discussion of HATCH'S reelection, role of BUSINESS PAC money in the campaign. HATCH'S efforts to pass a weakened extension of VOTING RIGHTS ACT and to advocate a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT banning ABORTION failed. DUKE intro profile on Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR). 00.18.37-Start of Report on PACKWOOD. ****FOR CONTENT SEE WPA MASTER 11163**** 00.29.59-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion that PACKWOOD'S criticisms of the REPUBLICANS strategy of focusing on wealthy white men was borne out in the elections as REPUBLICANS did poorly with minorities, working people, and women. PACKWOOD still on the outs with WHITE HOUSE and many other REPUBLICANS. DUKE signs off. 00.31.51-closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 00.33.24--OUT
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/02/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 01.00.24-in to c/s TRENT LOTT (R-MS) in debate in House, says Congress must act on some legislation 01.00.34-Title Sequence 01.01.00-COKIE ROBERTS-On program, report on the "lame duck" session of Congress at the end of 1982. REAGAN might be sorry he called for the session, since HOUSE DEMOCRATS are energized by the ELECTION RETURNS. LINDA WERTHEIMER-Congress now convinced that JOBS and EMPLOYMENT are key issues, working to increase EMPLOYMENT, DEMOCRATS propose a $5 BILLION PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM. 01.02.16-Rep. JIM WRIGHT (D-TX) in debate in House, says the Elections prove that the people expect Congress to take action, should work to promote EMPLOYMENT. C/S Rep. BILL ALEXANDER (D-Ark.), says the elections were the people "saying no to REAGANOMICS". Still of Conference of REPUBLICANS and REAGAN. V.o.-REPUBLICANS addressed their concerns to REAGAN, that REAGANOMICS is hurting the party with the voters. REAGAN has proposed a HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION program financed by 5 cent/gallon GASOLINE TAX. Shot of numbered wheels turning on old style GAS PUMP. Shots of HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, highway workers. V.o.-Administration says the HIGHWAY PROGRAM will help recovery by providing some direct jobs and stimulating the economy. 01.03.51-C/S TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY DREW LEWIS testifying to Congressional Committee, says the program will fix the interstate system. Shots of SENATORS on panel. C/S Sen. JOHN HEINZ (R-PA), says the program is not just about fixing HIGHWAYS, but also for JOBS. Says program is good because it does two things. C/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (D-OR), says he doesn't care what the bill is called, he thinks it's good. A DEMOCRAT SENATOR asks the Secretary how many WOMEN will get JOBS through the program. The SECRETARY says it's not a JOBS bill, but jobs that result will be mostly in CONSTRUCTION and consequently favor MEN. Sen. BILL BRADLEY asks if it's the Administration's position that INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR is a primary goal and JOBS only an incidental benefit. Secretary agrees. Concedes that the Administration doesn't expect it to alleviate much unemployment [a perfect time to institute a highly regressive new tax!]. 01.06.48-WERTHEIMER-DEMOCRATS expected to support the bill, but have problems with the REGRESSIVE TAX on GASOLINE that hurts POOR DRIVERS disproportionately. TRUCKING INDUSTRY objects to tax, and STATES concerned that they may pay more in GAS TAX than they get back in REPAIRS. ROBERTS/WERTHIEMER discussion of the DEMOCRATS JOBS BILL, REPUBLICANS surprisingly receptive to the ideas. ROBERTS-LAME DUCK CONGRESSES often the dying ground for controversial bills. This year, such a bill concerns NUCLEAR WASTE. ENVIRONMENTALISTS who won support in the election lobbying to delay consideration of NUCLEAR WASTE BILL until 1983. 01.08.18
LAWMAKERS
LAWMAKERS