Tape of Rolling-Pin Rally Protest

Larry calls for the tape showing the rolling-pin protest at Abbey Bartlet's rally stop, a video clip of locals wielding kitchen tools in anger that Bruno eyes for smear fodder. Ginger stands by as Sam scrambles prep notes nearby; C.J. pushes back hard; Carol confirms the footage arrives soon while the team huddles in the hallway, tension spiking over response tactics.

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S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Sam Scrambles: Cliff-Notes Briefing and the Rolling-Pin Smear

The tape of the rolling-pin rally protest is the evidentiary object staff request to understand optics: Larry asks about it and Carol confirms they are obtaining it. Its existence drives urgency and shapes whether the campaign treats the incident as a joke, smear, or serious attack.

Before: Recorded at the Madison rally and not yet in the West Wing's hands; known to exist but not yet reviewed.

After: In the process of being obtained by press/ops (in transit or queued for review).

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S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Rolling‑Pin Smear and the C.J./Bruno Tonal Fight

The tape of the Madison rolling-pin rally is requested and becomes the critical piece of evidence staff want to review; its arrival will determine whether the campaign can mock, contextualize, or condemn the protesters' imagery. It functions as the factual anchor for the tonal decision.

Before: Recorded at the Madison event but not yet in the West Wing's hands; staff aware it exists and are arranging transfer.

After: In the process of being obtained (Carol: 'We're getting it'), moving toward review by senior staff for messaging decisions.

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