Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn resists Congressman Terry Beckwith's ultimatum to endorse penny elimination in exchange for school bond votes, amid internal White House pressures and eventual tactical support from Toby Ziegler.
Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn resists Congressman Terry Beckwith's ultimatum to endorse penny elimination in exchange for school bond votes, amid internal White House pressures and eventual tactical support from Toby Ziegler.
Events in This Arc
In the Roosevelt Room, Sam pitches $30 billion in interest-free school modernization bonds to Terry Beckwith, highlighting benefits like roof repairs and wiring for 7,000 schools. Beckwith conditions the Congressman's …
In the bustling communications bullpen, Josh leans against Sam's doorway, glancing repeatedly at his watch with escalating frustration. Sam sits absorbed at his desk, head down in work, ignoring or …
Exiting the Mess after his impassioned loyalty speech, Toby walks upstairs with Sam, who had signaled stern support by standing rigidly in the doorway. Toby praises Sam's deputy solidarity amid …