The Candidate

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This week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael hit the hustings for the 1972 political satire, "The Candidate."

With ten weeks to go until the midterms, what better time to revisit this classic take on the inner workings of a political campaign? We both loved Robert Redford's performance as Bill McKay, though we slightly disagreed on whether he is a sympathetic character caught up in the dog-and-pony show of electoral politics or a willing participant. We also wondered whether the movie's satirical arrows were pointed at the politicians, the consultants, or perhaps the voters. Finally, any movie with Peter Boyle and Allen Garfield can't be all bad!

So hold our hot dog, check the polls, and remember, vote early and vote often for this week's episode of "That 70s Movie Podcast."

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