Church Crowd

The Church Crowd gathers outside the night-time church courtyard, serving as a neutral backdrop to Senator Stackhouse's departure after his private endorsement signal to President Bartlet. Stackhouse descends the front steps, crosses the street, and disappears into their midst while reporters call Bartlet's name nearby. This assembled group of onlookers absorbs the senator discreetly, framing the pivot from political caution to public stance on needle exchange amid C.J., Susan, and Secret Service presence.