Presidential Motorcade Limousines

Sleek black limousines idle in formation at the North Entrance, engines thrumming with restrained power as the team erupts from the Oval Office in pre-SOTU frenzy. Doors yawn open; Sam and Toby plunge into the lead vehicle, Bartlet, Leo, and Charlie command the middle limo, staff scattering to front, middle, and rear cars, tires poised to devour the route to the Capitol's glare.

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Sam Clinches Blue Ribbon Vote Amid Final Speech Tweaks

Presidential Motorcade Limousines wait at North Entrance; Sam/Toby enter front, Leo/Bartlet/Charlie middle, staff rear—doors slamming as frenzy converts to convoy surge toward SOTU.

Before: Idling in formation outside

After: Occupied, departing for Capitol

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Sam Seals McGowan's Blue Ribbon Backing with Highway Pork

Idled in motorcade formation at North Entrance as climaxed team erupts from hallway—Sam/Toby claim front limo, others sort to middle/rear post-deal—symbolizing armored acceleration from Oval horse-trade to Capitol podium, thrusting agenda into national glare.

Before: Parked and engines running at North Entrance

After: Boarded by principals/staff, queued for Capitol departure

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Deal Sealed Amid Last-Minute Tweaks, Team Rushes to Motorcade

Presidential Motorcade Limousines wait idling at North Entrance; team splits—Sam/Toby to front, Bartlet/Leo/Charlie to middle, rest to rear—doors slamming as engines thrum, hurtling frenzy toward Capitol.

Before: Parked in formation, engines running

After: Occupied and departing for House

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Motorcade Charges to State of the Union with Leo's Foreshadowing Voiceover

The presidential motorcade limousines surge dynamically down the night-shrouded streets, embodying the administration's high-stakes authority and momentum as they transition from White House to Capitol, their formation amplifying the scene's kinetic urgency and foreshadowing political battles ahead.

Before: Assembled and departing from White House North Entrance

After: Rushing toward Capitol under police escort

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