Josh Lyman's Sunglasses (Five Votes Down — Capitol steps)

A compact pair of dark‑lensed sunglasses with opaque lenses and a plain black frame, small enough to be snapped on and off with one hand. Josh produces them deliberately on the Capitol steps after issuing a political ultimatum, sliding the arms into place with a sharp click as aides and the Congressman react; the glasses immediately obscure his eyes and harden his posture.

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S1E4 · Five Votes Down

Primary or Perish — The Air Force One Ultimatum

Josh produces and puts on the dark‑lensed sunglasses as the last physical gesture of the exchange, signaling an emotional and tactical shift from conversational to punitive. The sunglasses act as a prop that hardens his posture, anonymizes his gaze, and punctuates his walk-off.

Before: Not being worn; presumably in Josh's possession or pocket prior to the confrontation.

After: Worn by Josh as he walks away, visually marking the end of negotiation and the start of enforcement.

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