A possible third-party candidate threatens to upset the President's lead in the polls. As Qumar threatens to blame Israel for Shareef's death, Leo must convince the Israeli ambassador not to respond. Charlie teaches his new ward a lesson in basic government. When the committee in charge of presidential debates rules that there will only be two, Sam and CJ propose a risky strategy.
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- Charlie Young
- President Josiah Bartlet
- Josh Lyman
- C.J. Cregg
- Donna Moss
- Sam Seaborn
- Leo McGarry
- Toby Ziegler
- Amy Gardner
- FBI Special Agent Michael Casper
- Senator Howard Stackhouse
- Israeli Foreign Minister Ben Yosef
- Janet
- Susan Thomas
- Anthony Marcus
- Civilian Advisor
- Margaret Hooper
- Senator Michael Jackson
- Ginger
- Emily
- Katie Witt
- Reporter Sally
- Tom
- Jerry
- Grace
- Morris
- Cardinal
- Jason Weaver
- Senator White
- Secret Service Agent