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Sam Seaborn's 'Seaborn for Congress' Poster

Poster plasters a door in the Southern California hotel room. C.J., Toby, Charlie, Sam, and Mrs. Bartlet see it during afterparty. Toby empties sand from his shoe nearby as discussion turns from playfulness to Abbey's speech crisis—wire service alert and nutrition vote optics. Bold text promotes Sam's congressional bid, anchoring room's campaign vibe amid poverty-messaging tension.

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2 moments

S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Afterparty Optics: First Lady's Gaffe and Campaign Tone

The 'Seaborn for Congress' poster plastered on a door visually anchors the room as campaign space, reminding everyone that the discussion about the First Lady's remarks has immediate electoral implications for Sam.

Before: Mounted on the door, visible as characters enter and exit.

After: Remains as a backdrop to the conversation and as staff depart for campaign duties.

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S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Toby Pushes 'Flamethrower' Messaging

Sam Seaborn's 'Seaborn for Congress' Poster plastered by the door functions as set-dressing and a visual reminder of stakes: local campaign identity versus national optics, anchoring the conversation in the campaign's immediate mission.

Before: Mounted on the door, visible as Sam enters.

After: Remains in place, unchanged, a silent reminder as characters depart.

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