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A possible third-party candidate threatens to upset the President's lead in the polls. As Qumar threatens to blame Israel for Shareef's death, Leo must convince the Israeli ambassador not to respond. Charlie teaches his new ward a lesson in basic government. When the committee in charge of presidential debates rules that there will only be two, Sam and CJ propose a risky strategy. Written by
Taigan
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Trivia
The football game the President is watching is a CFL game between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders.
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Goofs
Although the nine Supreme court justices are sitting in the front pew, Justice Mendoza whom Bartlet appointed is not one of them.
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Quotes
Claudia Jean 'C.J.' Cregg:
I can't believe how many times I get asked what would be a win in the debates. At this point I feel like if - and only if - Ritchie accidentally lights his podium on fire does the President have a fighting chance.
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"West Wing Main Title"
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W.G. Snuffy Walden
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How is this episode not about cancer? The President and staff attend a mass, along with all the leaders of congress. George Coe returns as Senator Stackhouse, whose issue-raising and tentative inclusion in the debates may split the democratic vote. The final scene between he and Jed, on the church steps, is a beaut. Blaming Israel for Shareef's death, the qumaris shoot down a plane containing their foreign minister (Malachi Throne, WEST WING's only direct link to the original STAR TREK, making him the only actor to appear on two of the three greatest shows of all time). Denied the number of debates they want, Sam and C.J. suggest a go-for-broke tactic, with just one no-holds debate. A tantalizing once-only appearance is made by Hilary Salvatore as staffer Emily, who sucks the air out of the room in a silly scene with Charlie.