LAWMAKERS, June 16, 1983
LAWMAKERS, June 16, 1983
IN 02.08.27 02.08.27-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 02.09.20-PAUL DUKE in studio. DUKE-1983 session of CONGRESS dominated by BUDGET and FISCAL matters. On program-look at REPUBLICAN SENATORS prominent in TAX and BUDGET debate, PETE DOMENICI (R-NM) and BOB DOLE. 02.09.51-LINDA WERTHEIMER intro. Report on two Senators. Discussion of DOLE'S growing influence. 02.10.20-Shot of GERALD FORD introducing BOB DOLE as V.P. candidate in 1976. Shot of DOLE speaking at FORD/DOLE campaign dinner. DOLE jokes that V.P. job is "indoor work and no heavy lifting". Shot of FORD and BETTY FORD at REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE was willing to take the low road in FORD campaign. Shot of REPUBLICAN CONVENTION floor. DOLE v.o.-discusses leaving CONVENTION trailing by 20 points, sending DOLE out to do dirty work. Shot of DOLE at a podium of VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, mentioning death toll of "DEMOCRAT WARS" [DOLE'S count of 1.6 million casualties means that he counts WWII as "DEMOCRAT WAR"]. Shot of WALTER MONDALE in debate, calling DOLE a "hatchet man". WERTHEIMER v.o.-some pundits said DOLE'S words cost FORD the election. 02.11.50-Shot of DOLE in a living room, interviewed by WERTHEIMER. DOLE reflects that he's the only one of four principals in 1976 campaign to be active in politics still. Shot of young REAGAN SUPPORTERS cheering 1980 victory. Shot of Sen. HOWARD BAKER cheering REPUBLICAN majority in SENATE. Shot of SENATORS in SENATE chamber holding meeting. Shot of DOLE emerging from chamber, shaking hands. Shot of DOLE in living room, discusses REPUBLICAN reorganization in SENATE. 02.13.06--Shot of Sen. RUSSELL LONG (D-Louis.) in front of CAPITOL, discusses being replaced on FINANCE COMMITTEE by DOLE. LONG says he answered CHAIRMAN'S call on first vote out of habit. Shot of LONG and DOLE sitting in COMMITTEE meeting. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE had LONG'S support for 1981 tax cuts, but DEFICIT tested DOLE'S leadership, hurt BIPARTISANSHIP on committee. Shot of Sen. BILL BRADLEY criticizing DOLE'S strategy of cutting DEMOCRATS out of decisionmaking. 02.14.12--Shot of DOLE chairing committee. Sen. LONG gently criticizes DOLE for not giving DEMOCRATS input. Shot of another COMMITTEE hearing. WERTHEIMER v.o.-discussion of REPUBLICAN lead in TAX POLICY. Shot of sleeping CONGRESSMAN in chamber, shot of LOBBYISTS swarming into chamber. 20.15.36-Shot of Rep. CHARLIE RANGEL (D-NY) on panel at hearing, reviewing books. Shot of DOLE chairing the conference. DOLE v.o.-necessity of sense of HUMOR in CONGRESS. Shot of DOLE entering ELIZABETH DOLE'S Confirmation hearings. DOLE v.o. comments that the hearings were very uptight and a joke seemed appropriate. DOLE tells COMMITTEE that "I regret I have only one wife to give for my country". Draws laughs. 02.17.38-shot of man reading WASHINGTON POST, pan to front of COMMITTEE CHAMBER. DISCUSSION of DOLE proposal of tax on DIVIDENDS, shot of piles of MAIL on floor of DOLE OFFICES. Shot of DOLE speaking to AMERICAN BANKERS' ASSOCIATION audience, DOLE attacks BANKERS for their mail campaign. Shot of rep. Of Banking Assoc., says DOLE was tough to defeat. Shot of Sen. ROBERT KASTEN (R-WI) standing in front of CAPITOL, says he'd rather be on DOLE'S side than against him. Shot of banker's rep., says DOLE has a long memory and the bankers had to be careful not to get too personal in disagreeing with DOLE. Sen. KASTEN says DOLE is experienced and tough, but fair, and it's unwise to pick permanent fights in the SENATE. 02.19.43-DOLE in armchair. DOLE says he's never kept track of enemies or grudges. Shot of BILL BRADLEY in front of CAPITOL, says DOLE has mellowed out since 1976. Shot of Sen. NANCY KASSEBAUM (R-KS)says DOLE was forced to take "hatchet" role in 1976. Shot of Sen. LONG in front of CAPITOL, says DOLE now can debate without irritating his foes. 02.20.47-Shot of DOLE supporters for 1980 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN in RUSSEL, KANSAS, holding signs. Shot of DOLE making announcement of candidacy. Shot of DOLE'S hometown supporters. DOLE v.o.-assesses failures of his 1980 candidacy. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE'S present position a good platform for national candidacy. Shot of Sen. KASSEBAUM, says DOLE would be a contender if REAGAN decided not to run in 1984. Shot of Sen. BILL BRADLEY, says DOLE is a proven leader, has fostered bipartisanship. Sen. LONG-DOLE is one of the foremost Senators. Shot of DOLE descending CAPITOL STEPS. 02.22.50-DOLE in armchair. DOLE: If public sees a Senator making things happen, it is favorable even if a voter doesn't like all of the things that happen. He is confident having a record to run on.