Deaver

Deaver opposes Congressman Tom Landis's collaboration with Josh Lyman on the Chesapeake cleanup bill. Leo reveals Deaver's dislike for this partnership, which likely prompted Deaver to block the bill in committee. Deaver exerts influence within Republican ranks, favoring intra-party discipline over bipartisan efforts. His actions highlight tensions among moderates and hardliners, squeezing compromise from legislative processes and forcing the administration to absorb a key defeat.