The Runner Page #2

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That was true 100 years ago

and it will be true in another 100 years.

The spill was a tragedy,

but it is in everyone's best interest

to keep American oil healthy.

My husband isn't doubting how reliant

our local economy is on industry.

My fund runs a diversified

energy portfolio

with an emphasis on Gulf producers.

I know you've leaned left

on energy in the past,

but I'm looking to back a horse

that will support our interests.

You can find a lot

of politicians around here

in the party whose interests

align with yours.

- Why me?

- You're a winner.

People are talking about you, Congressman.

Even in my world.

Well, then, you should know

I don't pander to campaign financing.

Well, you won't win the Senate seat

unless you reconsider.

I'm sorry, I was under the impression

this was a lobby meeting.

We haven't decided

if we're going to run for Senate.

Colin, just hear him out.

We are in the middle of a recession.

This election is going

to be about the economy.

And a moratorium will be

more devastating than the spill itself.

Mark, I don't think

you quite understand,

I'm not just advocating

for a temporary moratorium.

I think we ought

to phase out drilling altogether.

- Colin.

- Oil is an addiction.

And right now it's going to be pretty damn

tricky to deny how harmful it is,

how antiquated it is.

We need to develop

a sustainable infrastructure.

Mark, you're a man with foresight.

You know green is how

we ought to be creating jobs.

Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing?

I'm sorry.

We've wasted your time.

You're not going to win.

We'll see.

It's not smart.

You told him we're planning to run

before we've announced.

You humiliated me.

Do you have any idea how much business

my firm does with that man?

I didn't ask you to do that.

I won't be beholden

to Mark Lavin or anyone else.

That speech was a godsend.

Don't blow it.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

See you at home.

Frank told me you've been

calling the office.

Why would you do that?

What were you thinking, Lucy?

I'm sorry.

Terrence knows about us.

He came home drunk last night talking

all sorts of sh*t, and I don't know.

But don't worry,

he ain't going to say nothing.

I think you've had enough.

Don't you think

you've f***ing had enough?

- No.

- I do.

Okay, I'm sorry, Lucy, okay?

I'm sorry.

I miss you, Colin.

Please.

Just sit with me.

Just for a minute. Please.

Tell it like it is, Pryce!

- You've got my vote.

- All right, brother.

You need to get ready.

Car is picking us up in 15 minutes.

The Parish School Board fundraiser.

Sit with me for a minute.

Just one minute,

and I promise I'll cooperate.

Since when did we start

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