Synopsis

The near-catastrophe at the power plant has yielded unexpected, yet perhaps predictable, results in the polls for both candidates. The Vinick campaign braces for a surge of opposition, while the Santos camp anticipates grounds for celebration. Elsewhere, Bartlet continues his efforts to manage the escalating crisis in Central Asia. Across the Santos and Vinick organizations, and within the West Wing itself, relationships shift and evolve as both men grapple with their own distinct struggles with