Object

Hoynes' Recent Poll

Toby erupts from couch shadows in Leo's dim office, hurling the poll's razor timing at the startled chief of staff—unseen numbers spiking Hoynes' support amid re-election dread. Leo recoils behind his desk, palms pressing wood as he deflects with clipped rationalizations of routine planning; the spectral metrics sharpen Toby's accusations, distance cracking between allies while doubts fester unspoken.

2 appearances

Purpose

Gauge Vice President Hoynes' public favorability to inform long-term political strategy

Significance

Triggers ambush exposing Hoynes' ambitions, Leo's unease, and deepening administration rifts—propelling Toby's probe toward explosive secrets

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E18 · 17 People

Toby Ambushes Leo Over Hoynes' Suspicious Polling

Toby wields the unseen poll as accusatory weapon, hammering its 'last week's' timing against six-year election horizon to expose Hoynes' ambitions; Leo rationalizes it away, but it lingers as spectral clue sharpening fractures, propelling Toby's obsession toward MS revelation.

Before: Recently fielded by Hoynes, results fueling suspicion.

After: Remains off-screen but amplified as doubt's catalyst.

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S2E18 · 17 People

Toby's VO Questions Historic VP Challenge Precedent

Hoynes' Recent Poll ignites the confrontation—Toby hurls its suspicious timing at Leo, who deflects—serving as narrative detonator for Toby's later VO, symbolizing veiled betrayal and the unraveling trust, its spectral data sharpening accusations of immediate re-election sabotage.

Before: Recently fielded and known to Toby via intelligence

After: Remains off-stage but central to Toby's introspective fixation

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