Bartlet, Leo, Sam, Toby, and C.J. travel to New York City for a Catholic fund raiser at a long Broadway play called "The War of the Roses". Josh steps up his efforts to beat his girlfriend, Amy, in their struggle over the welfare reform bill, which leads to her forced resignation. C.J. and Secret Service agent Simon Donavon have grown closer, but a tragic event cuts short their relationship. At the play, Bartlet comes face to face with Republican Presidential candidate Rob Ritchie and faces the decision of whether or not to assassinate the Qumari Defense Minister.
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Cast of episode
- Sam Seaborn
- Charlie Young
- C.J. Cregg
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Dr. Stanley Keyworth
- Amy Gardner
- Agent Simon Donovan
- Deborah Fiderer
- Governor Robert Ritchie, R-FL
- Percy Fitzwallace
- SitRoom Civilian Advisor
- Sen. Max Lobell, R
- Richard III
- Nancy
- 'No' Vote Man
- Congressman
- Carol Fitzpatrick
- Qumari Translator
- Howell
- Arthur Leeds
- Mark O'Donnell
- Waitress
- Duke of York
- Queen Margaret
- Chorus
- Chorus
- Chorus
- Reporter
- Secret Service Agent in NYC
- Thug #2