The Progressive Party convention is deadlocked for governor, so both sides nominate the dark horse Zachary Hicks. Kay Russell suggests they hire Hal Blake as campaign manager; but first they have to get him out of jail for not paying alimony. Blake organizes the office and coaches Hicks to answer every question by pausing and then saying, "Well yes, but then again no." Blake will sell Hicks as dumb but honest. Russell refuses to marry Blake, while Joe keeps people away from Blake's office. Blake teaches Hicks a speech by Lincoln. At the debate when the conservative candidate Underwood recites the same speech, Blake exposes him as a plagiarist. Hicks is presented for photo opportunities and gives his yes-and-no answer to any question, including whether he expects to win.
as Kay Russell
as Hal Samson Blake
as Zachary Hicks
as Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake
as Joe
as Mr. Black
as Mr. Jones
as Mr. Green
as Sheriff
as William A. Underwood
as Mr. Clark
as Kay's Maid Levinnia
as Blue Ribbon Man
as Delegate Next to Hicks
as Delegate
as Debate Chairman
as Conservative Party Man
as Conservative Party Man
as Reporter
as Convention Delegate
as Delegate
as Delegate Spreading the Word
as Delegate Telephoning
as Airport Clerk
as Progressive Party Man
as Conservative Party Man
as Progressive Party Man
as Bellhop
as Blackfeet Indian Chief
as Delegate
as Man in Jail Cell
