Biographical Conversations With...

Betty Ray McCain: Secretary of Cultural Resources

Season 2011 Episode 1503 | 56m 46s  | Video has closed captioning.

In part three of Biographical onversations with Betty Ray McCain, McCain describes the U.S. Senatorial campaign of 1984--a race between Governor Jim Hunt and Senator Jesse Helms. Although Hunt launched the campaign with a double-digit lead over the Republican incumbent, his advantage eroded. By the beginning of November, polls showed Senator Helms leading Governor Hunt by three points.

Aired: 01/23/11

Rating: NR

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