The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.

Henry Fondaas William Russell
Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell
Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell
Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell
Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb
Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader
Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge
Gene Raymondas Don Cantwell
Kevin McCarthyas Dick Jensen
Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia Jackson
Haskell Wexler