Simon Blye's Ultimatum vs. Leo — A political/opportunistic attack: Simon urges Leo to resign to protect the party, forcing Leo into a personal crisis of career, pride, and loyalty; Leo refuses and is defended politically.
Simon Blye's Ultimatum vs. Leo — A political/opportunistic attack: Simon urges Leo to resign to protect the party, forcing Leo into a personal crisis of career, pride, and loyalty; Leo refuses and is defended politically.
Events in This Arc
Simon Blye — a long-time friend whose loyalty is ambiguous — is ushered into Leo's office for a private meeting. The exchange is courteous on the surface but taut with …
Simon visits Leo to deliver a cold political calculation: a Congressional hearing is inevitable and will dredge up episodes of alcohol and pill use — and an op‑ed calling for …
President Bartlet orders the White House to suppress a contentious sex‑education report — shelving it until after the midterm elections — in order to protect Chief of Staff Leo McGarry …