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* Benson being told by his white, balding competitor for Lieutenant Governor that he is in the weaker position because "It's obvious, Mr. Dubois, that you are the black candidate." This actually ''was'' a political liability at the time, as black men and women usually only won office in predominantly black counties or states with large black populations like Maryland. Benson, however, shows how little he thinks of this idea by immediately responding: "It is just as obvious, Mr. Tyler, that ''you'' are the ''bald'' candidate!"

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* Benson being told by his white, balding balding, self-interested competitor for Lieutenant Governor that he is in the weaker position could be considered a "single issue" candidate, because "It's obvious, Mr. Dubois, that you are the black candidate." This actually ''was'' a political liability at the time, as candidate", implying that Benson, if elected, would care only about appeasing his black men and women usually only won office in predominantly black counties or states with large black populations like Maryland.base. Benson, however, shows how little he thinks of this idea by immediately responding: "It is just as obvious, Mr. Tyler, that ''you'' are the ''bald'' candidate!"candidate! I would not, however, insinuate that your constituency is made up entirely of bald people, although that's possible!"
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* When a Senator balks at the Governor's nomination of Benson as State Budget Director, in favor of his own choice, The Governor gets right up in his face and accuses him of trying to install his own Yes Man to undermine his administration, then promptly throws him out.

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* When a Senator balks at the Governor's nomination of Benson as State Budget Director, in favor of rather than his own choice, The Governor gets right up in his face and accuses him of trying to install his own Yes Man to undermine his administration, then promptly throws him out.out of his office.
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* When a Senator balks at the Governor's nomination of Benson as State Budget Director, in favor of his own choice, The Governor gets right up in his face and accuses him of trying to install his own Yes Man to undermine his administration, then promptly throws him out.



* Benson being told by his white, balding competitor for Lieutenant Governor that he is in the weaker position because "It's obvious, Mr. Dubois, that you are the black candidate." This actually ''was'' a political liability at the time, as black men and women usually only won office in predominantly black counties or states with large black populations like Maryland. Benson, however, shows how little he thinks of this idea by immediately responding: "It is just as obvious, Mr. Tyler, that ''you'' are the ''bald'' candidate!"

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* Benson being told by his white, balding competitor for Lieutenant Governor that he is in the weaker position because "It's obvious, Mr. Dubois, that you are the black candidate." This actually ''was'' a political liability at the time, as black men and women usually only won office in predominantly black counties or states with large black populations like Maryland. Benson, however, shows how little he thinks of this idea by immediately responding: "It is just as obvious, Mr. Tyler, that ''you'' are the ''bald'' candidate!"
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* The "duel" between Benson and Clayton has Clayton admit defeat, and Benson tell him, "You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you're only second best," not unlike Edward G. Robinson's Yancey Howard tell Steve [=McQueen=]'s TheCincinattiKid.

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* The "duel" between Benson and Clayton has Clayton admit defeat, and Benson tell him, "You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you're only second best," not unlike Edward G. Robinson's Yancey Howard tell Steve [=McQueen=]'s TheCincinattiKid.''Film/TheCincinnatiKid''.
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* Benson in Las Vegas, where Kraus's friend had hypnotized him into thinking he was "Benson Dubois, Las Vegas Headliner."

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* Benson in Las Vegas, where Kraus's friend had hypnotized him into thinking he was "Benson Dubois, Las Vegas Headliner.""
* Benson being told by his white, balding competitor for Lieutenant Governor that he is in the weaker position because "It's obvious, Mr. Dubois, that you are the black candidate." This actually ''was'' a political liability at the time, as black men and women usually only won office in predominantly black counties or states with large black populations like Maryland. Benson, however, shows how little he thinks of this idea by immediately responding: "It is just as obvious, Mr. Tyler, that ''you'' are the ''bald'' candidate!"
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* The "duel" between Benson and Clayton has Clayton admit defeat, and Benson tell him, "You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you're only second best," not unlike Edward G. Robinson's Yancey Howard tell Steve McQueen's TheCincinattiKid.

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* The "duel" between Benson and Clayton has Clayton admit defeat, and Benson tell him, "You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you're only second best," not unlike Edward G. Robinson's Yancey Howard tell Steve McQueen's [=McQueen=]'s TheCincinattiKid.
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* The "duel" between Benson and Clayton has Clayton admit defeat, and Benson tell him, "You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you're only second best," not unlike Edward G. Robinson's Yancey Howard tell Steve McQueen's TheCincinattiKid.
* Benson beating "G.Reaper" at trivia.
* Benson in Las Vegas, where Kraus's friend had hypnotized him into thinking he was "Benson Dubois, Las Vegas Headliner."

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