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Texas 22nd Congressional District

Texas's 22nd Congressional District forms Representative Peter Lien's political base, a vulnerable House seat White House aides debate in strategy talks. Will Bailey cites shifting voter support there from a prior contest during his tense bar argument with Sam Seaborn, highlighting the area's electoral volatility. This ties local races to national stakes, fueling Democratic worries over unorthodox candidates, policy fights, and campaign survival.

2 events

2 rich involvements

Detailed Involvements

Events with rich location context

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Weinberger Leak — Bartlet Draws a Moral Line

Texas's 22nd Congressional District is invoked when Bartlet introduces Congressman Lien, situating Lien's authority and constituency in national conversation; it anchors the political stakes and regional representation in the room.

Atmosphere

Implied regional pride and responsibility within a formal Washington context.

Functional Role

Constituency identifier that gives weight to the congressman's presence and the ceremonial handshake.

Symbolic Significance

Represents the local-to-national link that members of Congress embody when meeting the President.

Reference to local fishing culture. The congressman's polite demeanor tied to district identity.

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Handshake and Hard Lessons: Bartlet Welcomes Congressman Lien

Texas's 22nd Congressional District is referenced as Lien's constituency and the substantive locus of his responsibilities; it anchors the President's rhetorical charge to real-world duties beyond ceremony.

Atmosphere

Implicitly weighty—reminds participants of the stakes and constituencies behind the photo-op.

Functional Role

Geographic identifier providing political context for the visit.

Symbolic Significance

Connects local service to national responsibility, emphasizing the practical duties of representation.

Mention of district age and context provides specificity to Lien's background. The President references it during his admonition and welcome.

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S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Weinberger Leak — Bartlet Draws a Moral Line

President Bartlet learns that Seth Weinberger's former assistant has gone to the press with an affair, and he reacts with personal outrage at the needless harm to Weinberger's family. The …

S4E1 · 20 Hours in America Part I

Handshake and Hard Lessons: Bartlet Welcomes Congressman Lien

Sam waits as Bartlet enters the Oval and begins by processing a petty but painful personnel scandal before Secretary Bryce barges in pressing for policy concessions. Bartlet rebukes her, reasserting …