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Clips from Benson (1979) - Taylor's Bid (S01E01)

"you could make the difference."
Benson (1979)
"No, I can't."
Benson (1979)
"No, you mean, you won't."
Benson (1979)
"No, I mean, I can't."
Benson (1979)
"I don't have any influence."
Benson (1979)
"Why should people listen to me?"
Benson (1979)
"Maybe if you got Muhammad Ali or somebody like that."
Benson (1979)
"But you put me on the platform"
Benson (1979)
"and all you're going to get is a big round of ho-hum."
Benson (1979)
"Benson."
Benson (1979)
"You've gotta help me."
Benson (1979)
"I don't know any other blacks."
Benson (1979)
"I mean, where I went to school"
Benson (1979)
"there were no blacks."
Benson (1979)
"Look, these are just a few small favors"
Benson (1979)
"and you will be repaid in time."
Benson (1979)
"All right, maybe this is a bit much,"
Benson (1979)
"but surely you'll appear with me"
Benson (1979)
"when I address the N.A.A.C.P. chapter."
Benson (1979)
"Well, for God's sakes, Benson,"
Benson (1979)
"you don't have to say anything."
Benson (1979)
"All you have to do is stand next to me, maybe give me a hug."
Benson (1979)
"How does that sound?"
Benson (1979)
"Unpleasant."
Benson (1979)
"Benson, it is not my fault"
Benson (1979)
"where I lived when I was a kid"
Benson (1979)
"there were no black people."
Benson (1979)
"And what about now? You're not a kid anymore."
Benson (1979)
"Well, I... I..."
Benson (1979)
"Well, Taylor, for whatever it's worth, you're the perfect politician."
Benson (1979)
"Can I quote you on that?"
Benson (1979)
"Being a politician isn't enough."
Benson (1979)
"In order to represent the people, you've gotta be one of them."
Benson (1979)
"What are you saying, that I'm not a person?"
Benson (1979)
"In a word, yes."
Benson (1979)
"All right, Benson."
Benson (1979)
"You have had your opportunity"
Benson (1979)
"and you blew it."
Benson (1979)
"I was gonna take you with me,"
Benson (1979)
"right up to the top,"
Benson (1979)
"but you have shown yourself for what you are."
Benson (1979)
"Selfish and rude and not too bright."
Benson (1979)
"Are you through?"
Benson (1979)
"No, but you are."
Benson (1979)
"Benson, don't underestimate me."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, that isn't possible."
Benson (1979)
"I'm calling from the governor's office."
Benson (1979)
"He'd like the results as soon as possible."
Benson (1979)
"Yes, I'll hold."
Benson (1979)
"I hate to admit this, but I have mixed feelings about this."
Benson (1979)
"A secret part of me is hoping that Taylor doesn't win."
Benson (1979)
"I could really use his help around here."
Benson (1979)
"Here are the returns."
Benson (1979)
"Yeah, what was that figure for Harlan? Uh-huh."
Benson (1979)
"Davidson?"
Benson (1979)
"Okay, Jacobs."
Benson (1979)
"Yeah, got it. Now, go on."
Benson (1979)
"Uh-huh. Uh-huh."
Benson (1979)
"Gee, your handwriting's worse than mine."
Benson (1979)
"That's shorthand."
Benson (1979)
"Those are the final returns?"
Benson (1979)
"Okay, thank you."
Benson (1979)
"How'd he do?"
Benson (1979)
"He lost."
Benson (1979)
"He lost."
Benson (1979)
"He came in sixth."
Benson (1979)
"How could he?"
Benson (1979)
"There were only five candidates."
Benson (1979)
"There was a large write-in for "none of the above.""
Benson (1979)
"Well, I'm gonna get my coat."
Benson (1979)
"I think we should all go over to Taylor's campaign headquarters"
Benson (1979)
"and let him know that he's still wanted back here."
Benson (1979)
"Well, I don't think he's gonna want to come back here, sir."
Benson (1979)
"Well, of course he will."
Benson (1979)
"He's a politician."
Benson (1979)
"What else is he qualified to do?"
Benson (1979)
"He'd make a hell of a Bloopo."
Benson (1979)
"I can't believe that no one is here."
Benson (1979)
"It's over, Kraus. You can go now."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, no, you hired me to cater for three hours."
Benson (1979)
"Forget it. Just go home."
Benson (1979)
"Free food und still you can't get anyone to come."
Benson (1979)
"Hi, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, Miss Kraus. How nice of you to be here."
Benson (1979)
"He paid me to be here."
Benson (1979)
"Hello, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"Well, I'm not surprised to see you here, Benson."
Benson (1979)
"Are you here to kick me while I'm down?"
Benson (1979)
"No, I can wait till you're feeling better."
Benson (1979)
"We just wanted to come and join your party."
Benson (1979)
"Well, this is it."
Benson (1979)
"Whoopee."
Benson (1979)
"Everybody left when the votes from the first precinct came in,"
Benson (1979)
"and I didn't have any."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, this is your first time out."
Benson (1979)
"Yeah, the people just didn't get a chance to know you."
Benson (1979)
"My grandmother lives in that precinct."
Benson (1979)
"Sir, I think we ought to get out of here."
Benson (1979)
"I think Taylor wants to be left alone."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, we can't leave him now, Benson."
Benson (1979)
"He'll get the idea nobody likes him."
Benson (1979)
"I think the cat's out of the bag, sir."
Benson (1979)
"I called up the newspapers"
Benson (1979)
"to give them my concession speech."
Benson (1979)
"They hung up on me."
Benson (1979)
"I'd like to hear it."
Benson (1979)
"So would I, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"I'll be in the car."
Benson (1979)
"No, wait, he writes wonderful speeches."
Benson (1979)
"Friends, family, loyal supporters,"
Benson (1979)
"and the morbidly curious."
Benson (1979)
"The results are in and the voters have spoken."
Benson (1979)
"But what do they know?"
Benson (1979)
"The time has come to close ranks"
Benson (1979)
"and forget our differences."
Benson (1979)
"Let us forget the hopes that we had for the future."
Benson (1979)
"We must abandon the dreams."
Benson (1979)
"It was a small dream."
Benson (1979)
"I wanted to be somebody that people looked up to."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
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