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Hoynes' Campaign

Presidential Primary Grassroots Organizing and Rival Campaign Momentum

Description

Vice President Hoynes runs this organization from the shadows, lining up precinct captains in Iowa and New Hampshire to build early momentum for a presidential bid. It fuels accusations from Senator Triplehorn that Josh secretly works for Hoynes, prompting Josh and Toby to contain the surge and safeguard Bartlet's reelection path. Donna's gossip about related patronage ties underscores its role as a rival Democratic force testing White House unity.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

2 events
S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy
Accusation Sparks Political Liability

Hoynes' Campaign is the political entity at the center of Triplehorn's accusation — its early organizing becomes the narrative hook that opponents use to allege improper White House support.

Active Representation

Mentioned through the accusation that the White House is effectively aiding Hoynes' organizing.

Power Dynamics

A rising partisan challenger to the administration's preferred timing; it can leverage both institutional resources and personal networks to advance Hoynes.

Institutional Impact

Its perceived cooperation with the White House threatens administrative unity and invites Senate scrutiny.

Internal Dynamics

Potential friction between campaign ambitions and official roles, raising questions of permissible activity.

Organizational Goals
Build early campaign infrastructure and delegate advantage Capitalize on any perceived acquiescence from the White House
Influence Mechanisms
Mobilization of precinct captains Fundraising and political networking
S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy
Gossip Becomes Strategy: Containing Hoynes' Surge

Hoynes' Campaign is the implied political rival organization whose early organizing is the marrow of the crisis; its activity (lining up precinct captains) forces the White House to consider internal party timing and containment.

Active Representation

Represented indirectly through Josh and Toby's characterization of precinct organizing and as the target of 'back him off' strategy.

Power Dynamics

Ambitious internal rival to the administration's preferred sequencing; exerts grassroots influence that could reframe party dynamics.

Institutional Impact

Raises questions about separation between administration resources and campaign activity, threatening norms and intra-party balance.

Internal Dynamics

Tension between ambition and accepted timing for campaign moves; perceived as pushing boundaries.

Organizational Goals
Build early primary infrastructure in Iowa and New Hampshire Convert vice-presidential authority into lasting electoral advantage
Influence Mechanisms
Ground-level organizing (precinct captains) Use of White House proximity and reputation to attract operatives

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