why don't you ask your husband for some pointers? he's a pretty gifted public speaker, don't you think?
you should get out once in a while. accepting that invitation would be good for franklin's career.
in the street, mrs. roosevelt?
you're late. honestly, why do you enjoy keeping people waiting?
at ten you've got a meeting with representatives from pittsburgh steel. their bid on the ship building contract has already been turned in and is on your desk for approval.
you had some problems with it.
lunch with secretary daniels.
he's your boss.
what if she'd said yes?
people know. it's time to stop.
not this one. this is washington, d.c., not the harvard club. how can you be so cavalier?
lord save us from fools in love.
we've come so far, boss. state assembly, assistant secretary of the navy -- all pages right out of cousin teddy's play book. we're on the road to the white house. don't do this.
we're not taking this defeat lying down, boss. we'll run you for governor --
very funny. no, this buys you time. it buys you experience.
he's vulnerable. you're still a fresh face, boss. we'll use that to our advantage.
they've got parents. besides they're photogenic.
he's a natural.
hey, boss! are you all right?
tired?
why don't you nap before dinner?
how did he get it?
it was the visit to that god damned boy scout camp!
because he needs it.
i never miss florida in the rainy season.
why? would you have answered it?
good to see you too. nice whiskers. you look like chester arthur.
you mean your mother's, don't you?
it was eleanor's idea.
i'd like some ham and eggs, sunny side up, please? what's your fancy, boss?
he'll have the same.
there are a few from your children.
your wife wants you to come home. she's concerned. i'm concerned. this life on a boat.  where is it getting you?
don't say that. everyone's waiting for you to come home. the kids.  they're aching to see you.
what's that?
oh, for chrissake.
you can't be serious?
i can't quite picture you in the back woods of georgia.
1600 pennsylvania avenue.
give it a little time.
i thought you might want to see a friendly face. so how's our boy doing?
don't you think it's time you called me louis?
maybe we've been going about this all wrong. he's down there to be alone so let's give him what he wants. we change our focus.
to you.
i take full responsibility if you hyperventilate or faint.
i'm against it as well. it will consume too much of his time and energy.
it's a far cry from grand central station.
when did you learn to drive this thing?
franklin, you're risking everything you have.
you can't talk to her like that.
with the respect she deserves. look, i don't deny the work you're doing here could be important --
the issue is whether you want to run a rehabilitation center or whether you want to run for office again.
he's ready.
correct me if i'm wrong, but don't you think even after all these years that old al's still a little rough around the edges?
franklin can help soften his image.
let him put smith's name in nomination.
it's in the bag, guys. count on it.
hey, stansbury, give my best to the misses! he's lost weight. must've been the prison food.
hello, roy.
i can't believe you've made me come all the way back to this hell hole!
i'm here to take you to houston. you started your speech yet?
you know what this is, don't you? it's a golden opportunity. a springboard for you to run for governor.
ever hear of a civil war general named francis nicholls?
well, i never heard of him either. but this was one brave son-of-a- bitch. fought for the confederacy and lost his left arm in one battle and his left foot in another. then after the war he ran and won the governorship of louisiana -- twice!
twice. look, i've worked like a dog to keep your name in play, grovelling at the feet of the powers-that-be in back rooms.
i'll be damned if i'm going to let you pass up a chance like this. it's time -- and you're ready.
your turn.
you ain't seen nothin' yet.
i'll be damned.
that's good.
what is it? what's wrong?
if you fall, you show them how to get up.
elliot won't let you fall, he'll be there. all the arrangements have been made, boss. it'll be fine.
in a box stage left. give me your hand.
putting your big toe in the water.