Leo's Dire Farm States Polling Notes

Leo thrusts the notes into C.J.'s hands across her desk, sheets laden with grim tallies—no voter gains in Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, or Illinois despite the ag trade deal's hard-won shine. Scandal's aftershocks devour momentum as C.J. grips them, face crumpling in despair, while Bruno Gianelli's name detonates beyond the slamming door, fracturing the senior staff's fragile unity.

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S3E2 · Manchester Part II

Leo Drops Bruno Gianelli Bombshell Amid Poll Slump

Leo hands C.J. the notes across her desk, laden with grim tallies of no voter gains in Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois despite ag trade deal—serving as irrefutable proof of scandal's devouring momentum, igniting the Bruno hiring pivot and underscoring re-election peril.

Before: In Leo's possession, carried into C.J.'s office

After: Held by C.J. in her office post-handover

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S4E5 · Debate Camp

Rooker Withdrawn — Political Fallout and C.J.'s Moral Alarm

Leo's Farm States Polling Report Card is read aloud to quantify the political damage—approval and coalition losses—providing the factual backbone that grounds the emotional reactions and strategy scramble in the room.

Before: In Leo's hands (or on his desk) as the briefing material tracking early administration polling.

After: Physically handed to C.J. (as implied) and used to inform dismissal and next steps; remains the evidentiary basis for damage assessment.

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S4E5 · Debate Camp

Leo Pulls the Plug — Responsibility Bounced Up to the President

Leo uses sheets—implicitly the 'report card'—to deliver stark polling data aloud: approval ratings, leadership perception, and African-American support declines. The pages function as authoritative evidence that converts abstract political anxiety into concrete, quantifiable damage.

Before: On Leo's desk or in hand, containing up-to-date administrative polling and summary metrics.

After: Leaves the meeting having been read aloud; still in Leo's possession to inform further decisions and phone calls.

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