Object

Sheraton Centre Hotel Suite Television

Glowing screen seizes the Sheraton suite's fevered focus, camera panning its surface alive with Illinois primary tallies—Stark County, Rock Island, DeWitt, Cumberland undecideds surging Bartlet's way. Sam, Toby, C.J. crowd close, pulses racing; reporter proclaims victory at 17% precincts, shattering silence into cheers, embraces, 'Celebration' pounding as raw tensions from Bartlet's fury evaporate in shared glory. Background flicker sets scenes, binding campaign pulse to real-time fate.

3 appearances

Purpose

Delivers live election results and news broadcasts to monitor primary outcomes in real time.

Significance

Triggers euphoric victory explosion cementing Bartlet's Illinois win, flips suite tension to unbreakable team momentum, contrasts looming personal grief (Josh's father) with political ascent.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S2E2 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part 2

Exit Polls Ignite Hope, Josh Reveals Father's Chemo

The Sheraton suite TV screen glows with Illinois primary results, drawing the camera pan across the room to Sam and Leo as they discuss exit polls, serving as the visual catalyst and real-time oracle fueling verbal excitement over county surges.

Before: Displaying live primary tallies in the suite

After: Continues broadcasting undecided shifts and results

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S2E2 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part 2

Illinois Primary Victory Called

The Sheraton suite TV screen dominates focus as Sam, Toby, and C.J. crowd it; reporter's voice booms the victory call at 17% precincts, sparking explosive cheers and 'Celebration' music—serving as narrative catalyst transmuting data into visceral triumph before tragedy undercuts it.

Before: Displaying live primary results from Illinois counties

After: Blasting 'Celebration' amid ongoing party, backdrop to Josh's stunned revelation

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S2E2 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part 2

Josh's Triumph Shatters: Donna Reveals His Father's Death

Glowing Sheraton suite TV screen commands focus as reporter calls Bartlet's victory, catalyzing cheers, hugs, and 'Celebration' music blast; its broadcast role injects external validation into intimate team space, priming Josh's joy before personal rupture.

Before: Displaying live Illinois primary results and exit polls

After: Continues as backdrop to ongoing party music and chaos

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