Afternoon Secretary Candidate

quirky eccentric unconventional

Bartlet schedules her Oval Office interview after rebuking senators, calling her the "crazy woman" Charlie knows from afternoon slate. She joins roster of executive secretary hopefuls replacing Mrs. Landingham, her quirky tag signaling unconventional fit in White House scramble. Charlie's personal tie hints at grassroots vetting; Bartlet's mention exposes his frustration with process, blending hiring needs with vulnerability.

2 appearances

White House executive secretariat

Also known as: candidate Charlie knows, crazy woman

Afternoon Secretary …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

Church, State and the Missing Secretary

Unknown directly; perceived as unpredictable or atypical, which both intrigues and alarms the President.

Named by Bartlet as the afternoon interview—described colloquially as 'crazy' and tied to Charlie; present in narrative only as a framable option and emotional litmus test.

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

The President's Small-Scale Rage

Characterized by others rather than shown; her eccentricity is used to highlight the fraught hiring process.

Mentioned as the 'crazy woman' Charlie knows; Bartlet gives her a colorful label, signaling anxiety about replacing an old confidante.

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