Object
Ed's Laptop
Ed balances the laptop on his lap in Air Force One's staff cabin at night, fingers tapping keys to search regional events like 'Wildfire Week at Shenandoah National Park.' C.J., Larry, and Will lean in as he reads results aloud, the screen delivering facts for their rushed cover story on Blue Ridge lights spotted by reporters.
2 appearances
Purpose
Internet research for regional festivals and events to fabricate media diversions
Significance
Fuels the staff's frantic spin on visual anomalies, buying time as Bartlet shifts focus to soldier deaths and Colombia briefing demands
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