"The Supremes" is episode 105 of The West Wing and the 17th of the fifth season. The episode centers on the appointment of a new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Owen Brady, the conservative anchor of the Supreme Court, has died. Evelyn Baker Lang (Glenn Close), a federal judge, is brought in by the President's senior staff to appease the left and frighten the right and hence make confirmation of their real choice, moderate Judge Brad Shel...
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"The Supremes" is episode 105 of The West Wing and the 17th of the fifth season. The episode centers on the appointment of a new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Owen Brady, the conservative anchor of the Supreme Court, has died. Evelyn Baker Lang (Glenn Close), a federal judge, is brought in by the President's senior staff to appease the left and frighten the right and hence make confirmation of their real choice, moderate Judge Brad Shelton (Robert Picardo), easier. At her meeting with Josh and Toby, her awareness of the political realities of the situation impresses them both; however, she is still considered an impossible choice. Due to the success of the strategy she is asked in again – Democrats are elated the White House is considering "bold choices" and the Republican staff director of the Judiciary Committee Lisa Wolfe issues "threats and admonitions."
Although still a "red herring", Baker Lang is asked by Josh and Toby to discuss the potential concerns the Judiciary...
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