Well I agree with most others, going back to the season two finale scene was a bad move. I just don't see the need to hurt the appreciation of that scene by showing Bartlet's verbal answer. I think any confusion viewers might have had would have been cleared up two minutes later when we see he has a campaign staff on AF1. Aside from that though, the episode was good, if not especially noteworthy. I'm liking Bruno Gianelli(Ron Silver), the campaign manager so far. He's a jerk, but the kind of jerk you love to hate, or at least I do, plus he's hilarious.
Bruno: "Hey, red-headed girl."
Margaret: "Margaret."
Bruno: "Okay."
Bruno: "Leo, I'm reading things that would make the cast of Up With People sit down on the floor and cry."
CJ getting ramped up by that reporter(I'm actually a big fan of that actor) and then sandbagging herself was tough to watch. In addition to feeling bad for her it was just the worst time for a mistake like that. After that and Sam's outburst in Leo's office it's clear the staff hasn't finished processing Bartlet concealing his MS.
I loved when everyone in the Sit Room gave Bartlet a stand ovation after he announced he would be seeking a second term, even if it was mostly ceremonial. I also liked that Nancy referred to Bartlet as "our boy." It's just nice to know that even with his lack of military experience they've come to respect him as Commander-in-chief.
All in all a solid start to the third season.moreless
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Bartlet's decision about Haiti falls under scrutiny; C.J. makes a horrible blunder in a press conference and is hounded about the president's health by reporters; the staff disagrees about whether Bartlet should apologize for not revealing his medical condition; Abbey is angry that Jed has decided to run for reelection.moreless
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President Jed Bartlet |
 Dule Hill |
Charlie Young |
 Allison Janney |
Claudia Jean "C.J." Cregg |
 Rob Lowe |
Sam Seaborn (Episodes 1-84) |
 Richard Schiff |
Toby Ziegler |
 John Spencer |
Leo McGarry |
 Connie Britton |
Connie Tate |
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 Evan Handler |
Doug Wegland |
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 Victor McCay |
Henry |
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 Oliver Platt |
Oliver Babish |
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 Marlee Matlin |
Joey Lucas |
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 Anna Deavere Smith |
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Bruno: Leo, I'm reading things that would make the cast of Up With People sit down on the floor and cry.
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Josh: I said to you, I said this - I said: "Do you want food?"
Donna: Yes.
Josh: And you said, "No, I don't want any food."
Donna: Yeah.
Josh: And now, you're eating my food.
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Josh: (Joey and Kenny come in soaking wet) What happened?
Joey (Kenny): My ride left without me.
Josh: Mine, too. I got a ride with Larry and Ed.
Joey (Kenny): Yes. Didn't you see me jumping up and down waving my hands in the air?
Josh: I just thought you were happy.
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White House Counsel: Assuming you saw nothing wrong, heard nothing wrong and did nothing wrong, about $100,000. -
CJ (to the press corps): The president finds you all annoying, but not mentally debilitating.
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CJ: Frankly, the president is relieved to be focusing on something that matters.
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Toby: How's the First Lady?
Leo: You know, I think with everything on our plates we don't need to be marriage counselors right now.
Toby: No, we should, cause you and I would be really good at it.
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Additional Credit: Washington D.C. Production Services by Thinkfilm, Inc.
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The images of Air Force One seen as the staff climbed onboard in the opening sequence were computer generated. A sly reference to this was made in the next scene where C.J. says she "cannot computer generate images of the first lady"
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Music Featured In This Episode:- "Hanging by a Moment" by Lifehouse
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Nomination for Series Storyline at the 2002 Shine Awards in conjunction with the Part 2 -
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1. "Rock the Boat" by the Hues Corporation plays in the bar.
2. "Instead" by Abandon Jalopy plays during the pool game.
3. "Evolution Revolution Love" by Tricky featuring Ed Kowalczyk from the album Blowback plays when Toby is mocking Charlie's pool skills. -
Stockard Channing appears in the opening montage for the first time.
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