Character

Liberals

progressive policy-sensitive electorally pivotal socially concerned

Liberals constitute a core Democratic constituency sensitive to public health policies, especially needle exchange programs aimed at harm reduction. Josh warns in the Oval Office that opposing such measures risks alienating them, potentially flipping three swing states amid the campaign's strategic debates. Their position forces the Bartlet team to weigh moral imperatives against electoral math, highlighting tensions in maintaining progressive support during high-stakes political maneuvering.

3 appearances

Liberals's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S4E4 · The Red Mass

Validation Secured — Validators and Debate Strategy Mobilized

Not present as individuals; their presumed political anger shapes staff caution.

Liberals are invoked by Josh as a constituency that would be alienated by opposing needle exchange; their expected reaction is used to weigh the political cost of taking a position.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Needle-Exchange Flashpoint — Debate Stakes and Stackhouse Uncertainty

Politically reactive in absentia — their potential displeasure shapes campaign calculations.

Liberals are cited by Josh as a constituency likely to be alienated if the Administration distances itself from needle-exchange; they function as a political constraint on message choices.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Debate Strategy Clash — Expectations vs. Substance

Not present; their potential reaction is a source of anxiety for the political team.

Invoked by Josh as a constituency that would react if the administration takes a stance against needle-exchange; their potential alienation shapes political calculus.

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Affiliation

DPC