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S3E17 · Stirred
S3E17
· Stirred

Leo Pinpoints Charlie's Electoral '1783' Confusion

In Leo's office at night, Leo and Charlie walk and talk amid the VP crisis. Leo incisively identifies that Charlie's bewilderment over electoral math traces to '1783'—likely the Democratic electoral vote threshold for victory. Charlie's puzzled query reveals his earnest inexperience, prompting Leo's imminent patient clarification. This mentor-protégé beat humanizes the high-stakes strategy, contrasting raw political calculus with personal growth and underscoring Charlie's vulnerability in the chaos.

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Leo and Charlie engage in a conversation about a technical issue, with Leo pointing out Charlie's confusion regarding '1783'.

neutral to curiosity

Charlie seeks clarification from Leo about the meaning of '1783', indicating his lack of understanding.

curiosity to confusion

Who Was There

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Charlie Young
primary

Bewildered curiosity masking underlying vulnerability

Charlie walks and talks alongside Leo in the office at night, responding to the VP crisis talk with a bewildered direct question 'Which is?' about 1783, revealing his earnest struggle to keep pace with complex electoral math.

Goals in this moment
  • • Seek clarification on '1783' to comprehend the electoral strategy
  • • Demonstrate reliability by engaging actively in the crisis discussion
Active beliefs
  • • Leo's guidance is key to mastering political intricacies like electoral votes
  • • Understanding numbers like 1783 is vital for contributing to White House decisions
Character traits
bewildered earnest inexperienced loyal
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Leo McGarry
primary

Patiently perceptive with understated authority

Leo strides through his office at night, walking and talking with Charlie, delivering a sharp, diagnostic line that identifies the source of confusion in electoral strategy as '1783,' embodying his role as incisive mentor amid the VP crisis.

Goals in this moment
  • • Clarify Charlie's confusion on electoral math to advance strategic discussion
  • • Mentor Charlie's political education during the high-pressure VP deliberations
Active beliefs
  • • Charlie's bewilderment stems from lacking grasp of electoral vote thresholds like 1783
  • • Precise political knowledge is essential for navigating crises like dumping the VP
Character traits
insightful authoritative mentoring sardonic
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Key Dialogue

"LEO: "Yeah, it sounds like you're getting tripped up by 1783.""
"CHARLIE: "Which is?""