Morton's Northwest Entrance Pass

Morton Horn clutches this access credential, a stark paper or laminated badge stamped from the Northwest Entrance, slicing through White House security protocols. Staffers—Josh, Sam, Toby, C.J., Donna—confront it amid the dark office's late-night frenzy, as Morton's stoic presentation escorts his gobbling turkeys past thresholds, jolting multitasking aides from refugee crisis urgency into presidential pardon absurdity.

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2 moments

S2E8 · Shibboleth

Coin Flip Triumph to Cale's Urgent Summons

Donna cites Morton's Northwest Entrance pass to justify unannounced entry with turkeys; it validates rural intrusion into West Wing, underscoring protocol's role in blending holiday farce with security.

Before: Presented by Morton for access

After: Retained by Morton

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S2E8 · Shibboleth

Gobbling Turkeys Disrupt the Dark Office

Donna cites Morton's Northwest Entrance Pass as justification for his unannounced entry, validating the intrusion amid lack of instructions and enabling the turkey handoff, underscoring protocol's role in blending rural delivery with Beltway security.

Before: Held by Morton Horn for access

After: Invoked and accepted, no change in possession noted

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