The California 47th

"The California 47th" is episode 81 of The West Wing. While U.S. troops intervene to stop the ongoing genocide in Kundu, the President flies to California to campaign for Sam, right after he lets the Kundunese Ambassador know that he's taken over the country's airport and the President of Kundu has 36 hours to surrender or face the full force of the U.S. military. Unfortunately for the White House (and Sam), Congressional Republicans have just an... more

"The California 47th" is episode 81 of The West Wing. While U.S. troops intervene to stop the ongoing genocide in Kundu, the President flies to California to campaign for Sam, right after he lets the Kundunese Ambassador know that he's taken over the country's airport and the President of Kundu has 36 hours to surrender or face the full force of the U.S. military. Unfortunately for the White House (and Sam), Congressional Republicans have just announced a tax-cut proposal. The Administration's response: a plan that would raise taxes on the rich, which no one on the White House staff wants the President to talk about in Sam's affluent Orange County district. And that is just problem No. 1. They must put off their response for 50 hours or it will destroy Sam's campaign. But Sam finds out from one of his aides, and uses his spot on the podium to force the President to mention the tax plan. At least two aides are fired from Sam's employ, each with the riposte "You're gonna get creamed"...... less