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Democratic National Convention Suite

The Democratic National Convention suite functions as a vibrant political hub filled with energy and urgency. Spacious and equipped with comfortable seating, a coffee table, and several TVs, this suite becomes the backdrop for significant political maneuvers. Here, President Bartlet conducts a roll call of his senior staff amidst the sounds of the convention, establishing a sense of unity. This suite is also where he reveals his multiple sclerosis diagnosis to Senator Hoynes, a moment charged with tension and betrayal. The ambiance shifts from celebratory to serious, marking pivotal moments in the political landscape.

2 events

2 rich involvements

Detailed Involvements

Events with rich location context

S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Bartlet’s Rallying Roll Call to Senior Staff

The spacious suite with sofas and TVs hosts Bartlet's intimate roll call amid milling aides and convention broadcasts, transforming from bustling team hub to cleared confidential space as Leo ushers in Hoynes, amplifying the pivot from unity to revelation.

Atmosphere

Charged with TV cheers, applause echoes, and tense anticipation

Functional Role

confidential political war room for staff alignment

Symbolic Significance

Fortress of loyalty on the brink of betrayal and fracture

Access Restrictions

Restricted to senior staff initially, cleared for VP arrival only

MSNBC broadcast with news anchor and crowd chants Coffee table near entryway TV Large seating areas with milling aides

S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Bartlet Reveals MS Secret to Hoynes, Demands Instant VP Loyalty—Furious Rejection

The DNC suite transforms from bustling staff hub to intimate negotiation chamber as aides exit, door closes; sofas, coffee table, and TVs frame the MS revelation and stormy confrontation, cheers from floor bleed in via broadcasts, heightening isolation and stakes of fractured alliance.

Atmosphere

Ebullient convention energy clashing with intimate tension and rising hostility

Functional Role

Private space for high-stakes VP trust-building disclosure

Symbolic Significance

Microcosm of political unity fracturing under hidden truths

Access Restrictions

Cleared of staff; restricted to Bartlet, Abbey, Leo, Hoynes

TV broadcasting cheers and chants Coffee table with mugs Door nearly slammed in exit

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S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Bartlet’s Rallying Roll Call to Senior Staff

In the Democratic National Convention suite (flashback), amid TV cheers and milling aides, President Bartlet conducts a swift roll call of his senior staff—Toby, Josh, Sam, C.J., and Leo—drawing brief …

S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Bartlet Reveals MS Secret to Hoynes, Demands Instant VP Loyalty—Furious Rejection

In the DNC suite flashback, after rallying staff and clearing the room, Leo ushers in Senator Hoynes. Bartlet discloses his concealed relapsing-remitting MS diagnosis as a trust gesture to secure …