Toby's Paper of Remarks

Sam scans Toby's paper of remarks in the Southern California hotel room, fingers pausing on sharp phrases like 'Charles Darwin-omics' and 'Trickle-down travesties.' C.J., Toby, Charlie, and Mrs. Bartlet crowd around as Sam reads aloud, their reactions mixing alarm and debate over its aggressive tone amid First Lady speech changes and soybean price wires.

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S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Afterparty Optics: First Lady's Gaffe and Campaign Tone

Toby's paper of recommendations (Sam's remarks) is inspected in the scene; it becomes the substrate for a debate about tone—what is suitable for the office park, Chamber, or banquet—linking the First Lady's possible remarks to campaign language choices.

Before: In the room, available for Sam to review (Toby's recommended language written on it).

After: Held by Sam as he reads and debates phrasing; left with staff when they leave to their respective venues.

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S4E17 · Red Haven's On Fire

Toby Pushes 'Flamethrower' Messaging

Toby's Paper of Remarks is the concrete artifact of strategic argument — Sam reads aloud its sharp lines ('Charles Darwin-omics,' 'Trickle-down travesties'), making the rhetorical choice tangible and forcing a decision about tone and audience.

Before: On the couch or in Toby's possession as 'recommendations' before Sam inspects it.

After: Held/inspected by Sam who weighs the language, then left with him as he prepares to leave for events.

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