Flashback power purge in Bartlet's nascent campaign, where Leo ruthlessly culls disloyal staff to enforce ideological purity around Toby Ziegler, resolving in Bartlet's ignited presidential resolve.
Flashback power purge in Bartlet's nascent campaign, where Leo ruthlessly culls disloyal staff to enforce ideological purity around Toby Ziegler, resolving in Bartlet's ignited presidential resolve.
Events in This Arc
In a tense post-speech campaign meeting, staffers Cal and Jerry urge President Bartlet to avoid naming his opponent publicly to prevent free advertising or appearing forgetful. Bartlet sharply dismisses their …
In the tense aftermath of Bartlet's stormy exit from a chaotic post-speech meeting, Leo seizes control, dismissing staff concerns about the Governor's performance. He abruptly fires Jerry, Cal, Mack, and …
On a frigid October night outside the VFW hall, Bartlet confronts Leo over firing his trusted campaign staff, including Cal Mathis, leaving only unknown Toby Ziegler. Amid heated barbs—Leo branding …