Sam Seaborn's Congress Rally Podium

Sam Seaborn grips the podium at his nighttime Orange County rally, delivering his campaign speech beneath the bold 'Seaborn for Congress' banner. President Bartlet strides onstage, plants himself beside Sam, and publicly endorses him despite the Kuhndu crisis raging—French airspace denial and mounting massacre pressure. C.J. and Toby apologize for the late arrival as Charlie stands watch; the platform anchors Bartlet's profane offstage vent turning to onstage solidarity, with the crowd absorbing the principled pivot.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bartlet's Onstage Solidarity Amid Kuhndu Crisis

The podium anchors Sam's speech beneath the campaign banner, providing the rhetorical focal point for his praise of Bartlet and for the President's subsequent appearance; it frames the endorsement as an institutionalized, podiumed moment.

Before: Set onstage under the 'Seaborn for Congress' banner, unused until Sam begins speaking.

After: Used by Sam during his speech and remains as stage furniture during the endorsement.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Affection and Alarm at the Bar

Sam Seaborn's rally podium is invoked indirectly when Charlie says he must leave for Sam's rally; the podium symbolizes the offstage political emergency pulling staff away from personal disputes.

Before: Set up and ready at the Orange County rally; awaiting Sam and any onstage appearances.

After: Still expected to be used imminently; Charlie departs to assist with whatever complications threaten the event.

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