The West Wing
S01E16 20 Hours in L. A.
In the episode "20 Hours in L.A.," President Bartlet and his senior advisors travel to California for a crucial fundraising event. Meanwhile, Vice President Hoynes faces a pivotal decision regarding his support for Bartlet's position on an ethanol tax bill, as the Senate finds itself in a stalemate. Torn between loyalty to the President and his personal beliefs, Hoynes grapples with the implications of his choice. The episode highlights the intricate dynamics of political allegiance and the challenges of navigating personal convictions in the face of party politics.
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Pilot
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
A Proportional Response
Five Votes Down
The Crackpots and These Women
Mr. Willis of Ohio
The State Dinner
Enemies
The Short List
In Excelsis Deo
Lord John Marbury
He Shall, from Time to Time
Take out the Trash Day
Take This Sabbath Day
Celestial Navigation
20 Hours in L. A.
The White House Pro-Am
Six Meetings Before Lunch
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet
Mandatory Minimums
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
What Kind of Day Has It Been