LAWMAKERS
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.