Object

Roosevelt Room Chinese Takeout Spread (Five Votes Down, S01E04)

Food spread featuring multiple dishes served during a critical voting discussion.

2 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

72‑Hour Emergency: Votes Flip, Plan Formed

The Chinese takeout boxes and food frame the scene’s conviviality — dumplings and various entrees are being tasted and passed while strategic conversation is happening. The food's presence heightens the tonal shift from relaxed celebration to urgent politicking when Leo announces defections.

Before: Warm, on the Roosevelt Room table amidst tuxes and commentary; being eaten and praised.

After: Partly abandoned as attention pivots to vote triage; food remains on table but becomes incidental to the crisis.

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S1E4 · Five Votes Down

No Hoynes — The 72‑Hour Pitch and Leo's Exit

A cluster of Chinese takeout boxes and platters furnishes the late‑night meeting with informal intimacy; food anchors banter that is abruptly cut short by vote news, signaling the shift from camaraderie to crisis.

Before: Warm, on the Roosevelt Room table; staff eating and passing plates during light conversation.

After: Partly abandoned and cooling on the table as urgency takes precedence and staff mobilize.

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