First Morning Candidate

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First Morning Candidate interviews for the executive secretary position in the Oval Office. President Bartlet tests her during the session, but she proves not easily impressed. She corrects his phrasing on the Élysée Palace, signaling sharp attention to detail. Aloof and critical, she handles the exchange with poise, contributing to Bartlet's string of unsuccessful interviews as he seeks a replacement for Mrs. Landingham amid policy meetings and staff confidences.

2 appearances

Also known as: Unimpressed One

First Morning …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

Church, State and the Missing Secretary

Aloof and judgmental as perceived by Bartlet; her correction of his phrasing signals high standards and a lack of easy rapport.

Referenced as the first woman Bartlet met on the plane and described as 'not easily impressed'—a reason she is dismissed for the role.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

The President's Small-Scale Rage

Presented as aloof and unflappable; her demeanor unsettles Bartlet more than intrigues him.

Identified by Bartlet as 'the first one' and labeled 'not easily impressed'; serves as an exemplifier of candidates who don't fit the President's tonal needs.

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