Sullivan Ruling: Legal Shock, Political Manoeuvre
Plot Beats
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C.J. reads the scathing court ruling that declares the 15% rule for presidential debates illegal, sparking immediate reaction from the team.
Leo strategizes an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court and emphasizes the need for Ritchie's campaign to join their motion.
C.J. confronts Josh about his controversial Title IX memo, which he defends as a campaign 'wedge issue' with male voters.
C.J. urges Josh to contact Howard Stackhouse's camp regarding the debate ruling, ensuring they're not taken for granted.
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Narrative Connections
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"Bruno and Sam's discussion of 'Sullivan v. Commission on Presidential Debates' leads directly to the reveal of the court's scathing ruling."
"Bruno and Sam's discussion of 'Sullivan v. Commission on Presidential Debates' leads directly to the reveal of the court's scathing ruling."
"Bruno's concern about Title IX questions and Josh's controversial memo on the same topic show ongoing political strategy and campaign priorities."
"Bruno's concern about Title IX questions and Josh's controversial memo on the same topic show ongoing political strategy and campaign priorities."
"Josh and Toby's dismissal of concerns about the 'Sullivan' case escalates to the revelation of the District Court's ruling in favor of Sullivan."
"Josh and Toby's dismissal of concerns about the 'Sullivan' case escalates to the revelation of the District Court's ruling in favor of Sullivan."
"Josh and Toby's dismissal of concerns about the 'Sullivan' case escalates to the revelation of the District Court's ruling in favor of Sullivan."
"C.J. reading the scathing court ruling immediately leads to Leo strategizing an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court."
"Josh and Toby's development of the college tuition tax deduction proposal culminates in Toby passionately arguing for the policy's human impact."
"Josh and Toby's development of the college tuition tax deduction proposal culminates in Toby passionately arguing for the policy's human impact."
"Josh and Toby's development of the college tuition tax deduction proposal culminates in Toby passionately arguing for the policy's human impact."
"C.J. reading the scathing court ruling immediately leads to Leo strategizing an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court."
Key Dialogue
"C.J.: They ruled for Sullivan?"
"C.J.: "The Commission, tax-exempt entity, is legally precluded from partisan politics of any kind. The 15% rule, benefiting the two major parties, is partisan politics of the worst kind --regulatory duopoly, democracy by favoristic fiat, a bureaucratic junta... ...that is clearly prohibited under federal law.""
"Leo: And you got to get Ritchie's people to join us in the motion."