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Episode 211
THE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
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Personal
Because of her informal relationship with the reporters in her press room, some members of the White House senior staff, particularly Leo and Toby, have had doubts about CJ's professionalism and political savvy, though CJ has done nothing to perpetuate that suspicion.
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Political
After the Republican's maintained their majority in the midterm elections, Congress has been stronger than ever, with the Majority Leader convinced he can speak with the voice of the people. The heavily Republican Congress has left the White House no choice but to open their doors to bipartisan conversation on important issues.
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As a bi-partisan friendship breakfast with members of Congress nears, President Bartlet's (Martin Sheen) staff vigorously debates the merits of including a patient's bill of rights and minimum wage increase among the incendiary topics while C.J. (Allison Janney) jousts with the new chief of staff of the House Majority leader (guest star Felicity Huffman) over the press conference's agenda and location. Elsewhere: Leo (John Spencer) asks Josh (Bradley Whitford) to apologize for him to a powerful news columnist after he unintentionally insults her; Sam (Rob Lowe) lobbies C.J. to move the media briefing room away from the White House to free-up much-needed space; and Sam and Josh start a cozy fire in the Mural Room -- unaware that the chimney flue has been welded shut for more than 100 years. Richard Schiff, Dule Hill and Janel Moloney also star.
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