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20.10.14-DUKE-ADELMAN nomination is expected to clear committee. Discussion of pressure for JOBS PROGRAM. 20.10.43-ROBERTS with Rep. TOM FOLEY in office, discussion of JOBS PROGRAM. Very important for DEMOCRATS to take initiative to force WHITE HOUSE to take action to actually provide jobs. The JOBS BILL is not "make-work" program. There is a need for PUBLIC WORKS to be done. Discussion of scope of different proposals. FOLEY says there's certainly NEED for $68 BILLION program, but in practical reality, may have to settle for less. FOLEY says he has to get a JOBS PROGRAM together that can pass to get something done. Need to keep the bill responsible and limited. FOLEY-there is a need to start soon so that JOBS come before the RECOVERY. FOLEY says DEMOCRATS will look bad if there is a recovery before the JOBS PROGRAM takes effect, but they are willing to take that risk now since there isn't any recovery in sight. 20.14.30-DUKE/ROBERTS-TIP O'NEILL enthusiastic about chances for compromise with REAGAN, discussion of WHITE HOUSE plan for limited, public works JOBS PROGRAM versus HOUSE plan for PUBLIC SERVICE jobs which would include more WOMEN and different demographic groups. WERTHEIMER-REAGAN has gotten the message that the public wants Government to take action to create JOBS and that Congress was going to do it anyway. 20.16.22-DUKE-race for DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION is underway, but Rep. MORRIS UDALL (D-AZ) bucked a trend to announce he isn't running. Sen. CRANSTON is only declared DEMOCRAT. WERTHEIMER-most observers say CRANSTON has no chance, but he's going to make the most of it anyway. 20.17.03-Shots of SENATE CAUCUS ROOM, CRANSTON with supporters, at podium announcing candidacy. Shot of "NEW HAMPSHIRE WELCOMES SENATOR CRANSTON" sign. CRANSTON at a podium, announcing to New Hampshire. CRANSTON acknowledges that he doesn't have the "name recognition" of MONDALE or JOHN GLENN, but makes light of their fame, associating MONDALE with JIMMY CARTER. WERTHEIMER v.o.-also concerns about CRANSTON'S AGE, would be older than REAGAN was in 1980. Clip of Campaign Film (?-definite propaganda slant) of CRANSTON in red, white, blue USA track suit running laps at a fast pace. Shot of CRANSTON on committee. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he's the most experienced candidate in legislation and has military and executive branch experience his opponents lack. Says that REAGAN just has charisma, the public wants experience. C/S CRANSTON in committee, arguing that REAGAN'S NUCLEAR ARMS POLICY is insane, argues for NUCLEAR FREEZE plan. 20.20.18-C/S Sen. MARK HATFIELD, shot of film showing disfigured survivors of HIROSHIMA bombing, part of forum co-sponsored by CRANSTON. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he is "the peace candidate". Shot of CRANSTON on committee, interrogating KEN ADELMAN, REAGAN'S nominee for ARMS CONTROL chief. CRANSTON says ADELMAN has no strong opinions on ARMS CONTROL, doesn't take the issue seriously. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he's distinct among candidates by his total commitment to ending the insanity of the ARMS RACE. Shot of vocal CRANSTON supporters at CALIFORNIA STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. WERTHEIMER v.o.-his CALIFORNIA base is a major electoral bloc already in CRANSTON'S corner for the nomination. Shot of singer KENNY LOGGINS endorsing CRANSTON at the convention, starts in on a song. 20.22.35-Shots of worker in CRANSTON campaign offices, answering phone, taking a pledge, using computers. C/S Sen. HOWARD BAKER in office, says he's not sure if an active SENATOR has time or energy to run for PRESIDENCY. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he refuses to be "unemployed" to campaign. 20.23.51-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by OTIS PIKE on CRANSTON CANDIDACY. Notes that the SENATE is a perfect venue for GRANDSTANDING and CRANSTON'S position of leadership gives him a great chance to introduce legislation, discussion of the bills CRANSTON introduced to appeal to different constituencies. 20.26.19-DUKE-signs off Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.27.54--OUT