The West Wing

Cannabis Coalition

Description

Josh unleashes the Cannabis Coalition's name like a grenade in the Oval Office maelstrom, pinning them as shock troops defending Surgeon General Griffith against committee barrages from Judiciary, Oversight, and Appropriations. Thrust into Bartlet's sarcasm-soaked briefing alongside stoner kin like Friends of Mary Jane, they embody pro-marijuana fervor rallying to shield her bold legalization push—forging absurd alliances that coil political absurdity around presidential fury and familial betrayal.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

3 events
S2E15 · Ellie
Bartlet Erupts Over Danny, Learns Ellie's Defiance, Summons Her

Listed by Josh among bizarre defenders rallying for Griffith against committee onslaught, contributing to Bartlet's ironic alliance commentary.

Active Representation

Via Josh's litany of supporters

Power Dynamics

Fringe counterforce to congressional might

Institutional Impact

Injects absurdity into policy war

Organizational Goals
Shield Griffith's legalization push Mobilize pro-cannabis public support
Influence Mechanisms
Advocacy coalitions Public pressure campaigns
S2E15 · Ellie
Bartlet Sarcastically Mocks Bizarre Weed Alliances

Cannabis Coalition listed among Josh's parade of pro-marijuana defenders rallying to Griffith, catalyzing Bartlet's ironic praise for staff-engineered freak alliances with Christian Right.

Active Representation

Via Josh's verbal enumeration in briefing

Power Dynamics

Unexpected grassroots shield against congressional onslaught

Institutional Impact

Transforms policy skirmish into cultural absurdity

Organizational Goals
Bolster Surgeon General's pro-decriminalization position Counter conservative committee attacks
Influence Mechanisms
Public endorsements and mobilization Lobbying fringe coalitions
S2E15 · Ellie
Bartlet Fury-Fueled Summons Ellie

Cannabis Coalition listed by Josh as defender of Griffith, part of absurd support coalition provoking Bartlet's sarcasm prior to staff exit and daughter summons.

Active Representation

Invoked in rundown of unlikely allies

Power Dynamics

Fringe counterforce to congressional assaults

Institutional Impact

Injects ironic alliances into crisis calculus

Organizational Goals
Shield Surgeon General publicly Push decriminalization narrative
Influence Mechanisms
Advocacy endorsements Coalition mobilization