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00.27.06-DUKE/WERTHEIMER discussion of the DEMOCRATIC field, newcomer to Presidency consideration is Sen. DALE BUMPERS (D-Ark.). Not well known outside Arkansas. Shots of people on a street interviewed, all comment they've never heard of DALE BUMPERS. BUMPERS in office, says people outside South don't know about him, but he's a campaigner. Knows he's a longshot. BUMPERS taking podium of California Democratic convention. BUMPERS speaking, pledges to get better acquainted with the national voters. Jokes that MONDALE and CRANSTON have graciously allowed BUMPERS and his party to "eat their food and drink their booze". BUMPERS speaking on the wishes of DEMOCRATS to keep the RICH from hogging wealth and power. 00.30.00-BUMPERS in office, says he'll stay in the race if he thinks the other candidates won't be as dedicated he will to the cause. V.o.-BUMPERS unsure if he has time to get a campaign together, came to California to assess these possibilities. Shot of BUMPERS speaking to a TV reporter. BUMPERS in office, says California Convention a big media event and good chance for exposure. BUMPERS says he's not interested in Vice Presidency. 00.31.54-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike on SOCIAL SECURITY DEBATE. Remarks on the traditions of courtesy in debate, "the honorable so-and-so" and "with deep regret I disagree" etc. Indicative of Congress' fear of making decisions. 00.34.10-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 00.35.48-OUT