The West Wing
Object

Barry Haskell's Newspaper Clippings

Clippings used in a pivotal scene involving Barry Haskell and multiple characters in The West Wing.
3 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S1E21 · Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Staged Welcome — Leo Parks Barry in the Fold

Folded newspaper clippings are implied narrative evidence: Leo verbally cites Barry's anonymous quotes from the Newark Star-Ledger and the Detroit Free Press, weaponizing the record as proof of Barry's beliefs even if physical clippings are not explicitly displayed.

Before: Presumed collected/archived by Leo's office or research staff as sourced evidence.
After: Used rhetorically by Leo to confront Barry; their existence functions as exposed leverage whether or not they are physically spread out.
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S1E21 · Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Outing, Pressure, and the White House Trap

Folded newspaper clippings — quotes attributed to Barry in the Newark Star-Ledger and Detroit Free Press — are invoked by Leo as evidentiary proof. Whether physically present or quoted from memory, they are used to remove Barry's anonymity and to discipline his narrative, converting off-the-record remarks into leverage.

Before: Contained in Leo's files or memory as archived citations; their existence is known to Leo prior to the confrontation.
After: Effectively weaponized as political evidence; their practical custody remains with Leo or his aides as part of the White House's persuasion toolkit.
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S1E21 · Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Oval Pressure Play — Polls as Leverage

Folded newspaper clippings—Barry's anonymous quotes from the Newark Star-Ledger and Detroit Free Press—are invoked and effectively wielded as evidence by Leo, transforming off‑the‑record remarks into public leverage and shaming Barry into alignment.

Before: Exist as archival quotes in the White House's files or press clippings, available to Leo and staff.
After: Conceptually 'exposed'—their anonymity removed in Leo's accusation—and their evidentiary value deployed to pressure Barry's public stance.
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