Character

Phyllis Schlafly

outspoken conservative politically vigilant

Bruno spots her as prime conservative voice to seize on Abbey Bartlet's offhand remark, turning it into opposition ammo amid market panic and campaign strain. Schlafly stands ready as a battle-tested activist whose critiques pierce White House defenses, her influence rooted in galvanizing social conservatives against Democratic missteps.

2 appearances

Phyllis Schlafly's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Confession at Cruise Altitude — Memory, Missteps and Market Shock

Not present; invoked as a cultural force that will escalate the controversy.

Named by Bruno as a likely commentator to join the backlash (Phyllis Schlafly), invoked to illustrate the predictable right-wing reaction to Abbey's remark.

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S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Market Shock, First Lady Fallout, Descent to Andrews

Implied combative; not present in scene.

Referenced by Bruno as a likely conservative mobilizer (Phyllis Schlafly)—serves as shorthand for the right-wing backlash the team expects.

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