Commander in Chief (2005) s01e02 Episode Script
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4043 previous on commander in chief the president has had a stroke The 25th amendment would kick in the vice president assumes the presidency what happans nowtake the oath madam vice president we need you to resign you know that your vice presidency was never,ever intended to be a presidency it was done as a stunt I just think that people voted for what president Bridges believes in if you can't deliver,thenthen maybe you should step aside this is what we do.
we do the right thing you want to be president,because you want the power that's not me well,that's the problem I'm gonna go out there,and I'm gonna take the oath of office the president of the united states I run the first lady's staff.
May I show you to your office? It'suhverypink now I want you to be my chief of staff we can save this country,we can save it from her if you think that I am gonna step aside,you are sorely mistaken in his 2 years' as president,Teddy Bridges demonstrated to us that who we've been as a nation is not as important as we can be that what's his gift to us his vision,when it came time for him to pick vice president, he chose a woman: a political independent Teddy bridges had that genius the genius to see past the constraints of the present to the future and recognize in it an idea whose time has come and make that idea a reality--our reality aim.
Fire! pray for the soul of our belov president his beautiful wife grace and pray for the soul of our new president Pray for mackenzie allen her husband,her children Pray for this nation that waits with hopeful heart for her to answer the clarion call of teddy bridges for it is only through your deeds that his genius can be fulfilled for us all aim.
Fire! "it's only through your deeds that his genius can be fulfilled for us all" Templeton doesn'want you to be able to take credit for your own presidency and with him next in line,it is top priority for us to get a vice president confirmed I still think it should be warren keaton That guy hates you,mom Why would you want to help him? I don't want to help him.
I want him to help me and the country You should listen to your son Keaton was attacking you for a year Why do you need a vice president? Mommy needs somebody who can take over in case I can't do the job It's kind of like a substitute teacher Right,and we've got to be able to find the best one possible but we have to keep it a big secret So from now on,anything that we say stays within this family - Okay - Okay - Hey - Hi,nate So it ends,huh? So it begins - She give you a list? - Yes - Long? - One name Whose? Come on,mr.
Speaker You know I can't is the name on that list? Those are the nominees that I can guarantee I can get through congress Tucker baynes' name is right at the top of the list Governor baynes is at the top of the list That's not a problem for you,is it? Well,I like tucker baynes You tell the girl that this is just a dance She steps on people's toes,she sits it out That's how it goes Thank you Madam president? N.
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'S waiting to meet Um,mom,how long are we going to be here? I mean,we have a lot of packing to do at home Slow down,okay? Madam president I'm chief usher waverly - How do you do? - Pleasure to meet you,ma'am Would you like me to show e first family to the residence? - Yes - Ma'am,a'am we need to go Okay.
You know,I'll catch up with you guys later Can we talk more about keaton later? I have some thoughts Yes,of course All right,bye Holding up? You're asking me? The secretary of state has scheduled first tier calls charlie Do we know the president's last words? They were said to his wife grace If she wishes to make anything public a statement will be published Hale,five days ago the president sent U.
S.
Marines into nigeria to rescue a woman being held by sharia law Can you tell us how she came to this decision and with whom she consulted? Well,the war powers act required her to notify congress - Does that mean that - let's move on Tom And this,of course,is the famous east room where many formal functions are held President kennedy is said to have really loved this room He spent a lot of time hello,mr.
Calloway Hello,children I'm nora woodruff - Hi - Hi there I am the white house social director I am also your father's right hand in the first gentleman's office If you'll follow me,please, I'll be happy to show you to the residence At your disposal,there are four housekeepers,three valets six butlers,and of course,several full-time chefs all of whom would be happy to make you anything you'd like 24 hours a day Even ice cream sundaes at midnight? As many as you want Right this way Let me get some aners on this nigeria thing - We're flying in the dark here - Hale You invoked the war powers act? What were you thinking?Are you trying to inflame the press? What? Jim,the "cool" factor of her being a woman is going to wear off real fast And,buddy,we are all going to go down with the ship Hale,I need to know if the president has your loyalty The president's dead,jim I want your resignation on my desk in an hour It's already there This is the formal dining room There'also an informal dining room near the kitchen regal,you're here! - Yes,she is - Good regal! Okay,um,rebecca,your room is here on the left previously occupied by susan ford,chelsea clinton where are the tunnels J.
F.
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Used to sneak in marilyn? Is that grace bridges? Yes,as a matter of fact the former first lady and tommy moved into the guest bedrooms temporarily Eleanor roosevelt stayed for three months after F.
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Died And then smith from the N.
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Needs to talk to you about reopeninthe markets Right Okay,then there is a series of pending bills nearing their 10-day do or die expiration date,including hr1167,which the democratic-- uh,uh,ma'am? I can't go in there Oh.
Well,I'll see you on the other end then Sit,sit,everyone.
Thank you Boss - I loved it - The funeral? - The speech - Oh.
Thank you Everything has to be moved up Fly baynes into town You go deep background with the press "Tucker baynes is the man That's all I want to be hearing by tonight Baynes is the choice Mackenzie allen What a piece of work she turned out to be that is important It was my call,actually The world needs to see you in your role as commander in chief Okay Give me a minute with the boss would you,vince? - We'll finish later,ma'am.
- Okay What were you saying? I had to encourage your press secretary to resign You did? He informed the press that it was his belief that you had to invoke the war powers act before going in and gathering oria madula out of nigeria He wants the media questioning my abilities from the start Who do we have in there walking the story back for us? It should be alex williams,hale's deputy.
I suggest you elevate him He's quick,has the experience knows what he's doing Not so sure about that This could be an opportunity for us And,jim,next time you want to fire somebody at that level,check with me first Yes,ma'am.
Okay,what else? Templeton approached with a list of confirmable republican V.
P.
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He put tucker baynes at the top You tell him I want to go with warren keaton? Of course not,ma'am Baynes is interesting,but,uh when are you going to talk with keaton? Got a conference call with him in an hour What do I have now? Democratic leadership,ma'am So this thing where I have no idea what I'm doing from one moment to the next I should just get used to that,right? - You bet,ma'am - All right Hello,everyone.
And,rebecca this is your room Wait a minute.
We've already been moved in? During the funeral,dear Usually it happens during inaugurations I believe the record was set when reagan left and bush one moved in That was three hours all on one very cold,wet day I mean,this is the exact same as your room in the old house That's the point Everything's in the same spot I mean,this shirt - The posters - It's great,isn't it? They've even organized your underwear Yes,that would be gregory the children's valet Gregory? Oh,god - Come on,rebecca - Oh,he's very professional I assure you.
It's no big deal a little crey,maybe,but is there something wrong? Uh,you know,it's--it's fine.
Fine Well,good Then,amy let's go to your room Right this way Speaking as a woman I want to tell you how proud I am Thank you,senator And I assume there'll be opportunities to sit down and discuss a legislative agenda I couldn't govern without your help,alison If you have any questions about our priority legislation like hr1167 so we'd like to give you a list of potential V.
P.
Nominees Who's at the top? John vernon If you're going to recommend a democrat to join an elected republican adnistration must it be a card-carrying communist? I like john vernon It's just his agenda's very john vernon Well,you should at least meet I've decided to go with the old "best person for the job" thing I mean,I know you're trying to position him-- you're considering then? I'd like to keep that to the team for now You understand-- I don't mean to take advantage of the death of a president but this is an opportunity for the party Well,one of the benefits of being an independent is I don't have to worry about such things Well,there's one thing you're right on You can't govern without us We had to move the O.
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Call which affected the schedule meeting,which is now set for 8:30 Well,just make sure I have time to get up to the residence to see my family before that and we may need to clear a couple of hours at some point to see general keaton I will take care of that,ma'am.
- Jim - Mr.
Gardner So after that meeting,now I have the democrats with a target on my back Well,at least you have an 80% approval rating with the american people Too bad they don't run the confirmation hearings It may be moot as far as general keaton is concerned He'll take a call with you but he doesn't think it's a good idea to meet In other words,he's not interested in the job That has yet to be seen - Ma'am - jim,I don't want to hear any more arguments against general keaton - I've heard them all - All due respect-- I know how much he's attacked me in the past My husband would rather punch him in the nose than shake his hand This is a special man,jim He won a war without losing a single american life and on top of that he's an economics genius Name me one candidate on either list who can match that This is a man the american people respect This is a man i respect He's also a man who doesn't have any idea how washington works Isn't that what we have you for? Set up the call Keaton's gonna do it Will do - Daddy? - Yeah? Whose furniture is this? Well,it's ours,honey You like it? It doesn't look like the kind you're supposed to sit on Of course it is.
Go ahead - I miss our couch - Yeah.
So do I Is there a tv at least? - hey,dad? - Hey what if something's missing from my room? - Like what? - Oh,cds or whatever Well,I'm pretty sure that they cleared out the place So we're never going back? No,honey.
We live here now Listen,becca-- well,I mean,something could have been dropped,right? We will replace your cds.
I promise No,dad,it's not that.
Becca,I'll call somebody.
What's missing exactly? Oh,no,dad.
You know what? You don't have to do that Um,don't call anyone It's not a big deal Never mind The russian american relationship is too important I have every intention of keeping the upcoming summit on schedule I look forward to meeting you and your husband And please send my condolences to mrs.
Bridges Yes,I will pass your thoughts along to grace Thank you,president kharkov ma'am.
Thank you,andrei Thank you,madame president Kelly?You wanted to see me? Yes.
You know,I hope someday we're going to get back to our once-a-week lunches - Are you hungry? - No,thank you So you heard about our press secretary this whole thing with the war powers act? It's very surprising What do you think of the deputy press secretary? Alex williams? I think he's good and he's efficient I know the press likes him Why?You thinking of promoting him? No,I was going to suggest that you keep him on I'm making you press secretary - Me? - Yes Press secretary? Madam president I'm a speech writer Three years ago,I was a university chancellor This is our shot,and that is the most powerful microphone in the world I want one of my people behind it When would I start? Your briefing book - The bible - Thanks,alex I really appreciate this And I just--I want you to know that I didn't ask for this job No worries.
I get it.
No,it's just that I-- just stick to the talking points and the seating chart And hale always called on gilda first - Got it - Okay? The cable stations are cutting in to take you live--your first briefing and all let me begin with a few housekeeping items and scheduling changes The president's meeting with the joint chiefs will now take place at 3:30 in the roosevelt room There will be a photo op expanded pool only President allen will have a phone meeting with this month's head of the security council And with that I just want to say that I'm very proud to take over as press secretary Um,okay,I'd like topen it up to some-- - kelly? - Charlie,first question Ye,has president allen made-- what's the update on nominating a new vice president? Well,gilda,president allen is moving forward with the deliberate speed of such a weighty decision kelly,are there any names on the short list? I haven't discussed that with her Maybe you could suss her out you know,make our lives a little more interesting kelly,did the president follow the protocol of the war powers act as hale mentioned this morning when she had oria madula handed over to united states marines? I wasn't in the loop on that designers--any preferences? Are you sure now is the time? I mean,it's slightly inappropriate Because they are going to be coming after you You're the first first gentleman You'll be affecting styles for years to come Well,I like zegna - Oh! No - No? Do you remember what happened when clinton wore armani? - I don't really remember - American designers only thank you - hey - Yes? Hey,steve how the hell are ya? Good.
Listen,I was over at the O.
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O.
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And I thought-- you have curators at 4:40.
Great.
- Hey,new assistant? - Yeah,something like that - So - so.
What, - oh,god,hell of a thing? - Yeah Listen,I was wondering if I could talk to you about the governor of new mexico I know luis I like him a lot Well,you should see the testing this guy for vice president.
I mean,it's seismic - Oh - So here are the results I mean,he edges her across the aisle Well,it's a good name It's bold I'll run it up the flagpole You're still in the thick of it,right? Yeah.
Yeah,I'm gonna get right into it Don't worry Mess is closed? I like it down here It's quiet The famous navy bean soup You know,I just spoke with a buddy of mine who works for a political action committee in the southwest Rod,are you here to talk about luis alfano? I am,yes We did op research on him years ago - He's in some muddy waters - Oh,I know that,jim It just got me thinking-- can I stop you? You need to sit back and just take a deep breath,rod Now you are,you know the first spouse People are going to try to take advantage of you,influence you You know,they don't see me as a spouse They see me as an advisor And that's even worse Do yourself a favor,rod Stay in your lane Look,if I have an idea-- rod,you're the one that has her ear at bedside,so green is foreign policy Orange is domestic.
Purple is for just political For the next seven days I want to keep that board 75% green and let's keep the political meetings to an absolute minimum Eleanor,go ahead and put time on the schedule for legislative meetings Yes,sir Okay,beginning monday-- eleanor,I'm sorry.
could we take a short break,please? Yes,ma'am - Yeah - Oh.
Got to go Laura,I'm going to go upstairs for a minute - Yes,ma'am - I'll take that,thank you Ma'am,is everything okay? Yeah,fine.
We just may need another color for the chart We always have dinner together as a family and obviously since it's 11 I've missed it - Understood,ma'am - Ma'am,I'm so sorry I don't know how this happened The oval office were apparently nobody called for confirmation They just ran with it High level source close to the white house vice presidential search president allen has selected tucker baynes the former republican governor from oklahoma as her choice Now this is very unexpected - this on the other networks? - All of them Allen administration Templeton's handiwork,right? He's connected baynes to you Now the press will start polling Baynes will test great-- I'll be praised for my choice They'll see how egoless it is of me to choose someone so charismatic and if I don't go with him they'll say I'm weak and indecisive Exactly.
Templeton's boxing us in well,templeton is not choosing my vice president mr.
Gardner,for you ma'am I'M I'm sorry - Kelly,it's not you - Yeah,sure Guess general keaton didn't want to be in second position That was his office They just cancelled our call Didn't take long.
said before.
Just tell me what the general told you All right.
Thanks The staff is still here for the scheduling meeting Do you want me to push till tomorrow? No,let's--let's get it done,okay? I just need to say good night to my family Okay,ma'am I'll see you in there - oh,hey - hey - How you doing? - Good How's the room? Same as back home - Really? - Yeah,like,exactly This whole thing about being here is just kinda weird kinda weird,you know? Yeah,I know.
It is.
I'm going to go say good night to becca Oh,mom,I think she's totally crashed for the night Yeah? All right - Well,good night,baby - Night Sleep good Look,I don't really know where I am Could you just pick me up somewhere? I mean,like,at 15th or something? Hello? Rebecca? It just keeps cutting out That's a security measure becca.
What are you doing? Look,can I just get,like a cab or a car or something? I mean,like,how the hell do I get outta here? You need to calm down.
Look,they left it there,all right? And I gotta go back and get it before somebody else does Okay,left what? What are you talking about? My diary.
And it's got stuff in it.
What kind of stuff? Stuff about mom.
She appears.
- Hey - You eat? You know,the room service around here is not bad No.
I just came up to say good night to the kids First day in and I miss dinner Well,I've been with them,and they're okay I think they got it figured out that being president is the most difficult and important job in the world Well,I got to get back The whole staff is still working Only because you are Come on.
I'll call 'em,send 'em home You need a break You haven't stopped since the service this morning God,was that this morning? First there was the whole press secretary thing,d then the democratic leadership was just and,of course,you heard about the tucker baynes disaster The press has me all tied in with him now Of course,now general keaton wants to have his name withdrawn from consideration We got to--we got to fix this thing right away Just let it wait till the morning and I'm not so sure it's such a disaster But baynes is templeton's guy That doesn't make him a bad choice I think that you should work off of templeton's list Let me introduce you to your bedroom This isthis is ju like the other place.
Look,even amy's painting is in exactly the same place Yeah,it's like we've always been here Oh.
So templeton's list--you think I should go with a republican? What I think is we should do whatever it takes is to make a viable allen administration Let the speaker be a kingmaker He'll give us the relationship that we need on the hill I'm still stuck on keaton Well,if you stay stuck on keaton his confirmation hearing is going to be like a recap of his greatest one-liners attacking you I get that,but,you know,when he talks,he means what he says He's got common sense backed up with real world experience and he does not have a duplicitous bone in his body Enough shop talk,kiddo I am so exhausted That's to be expected You realize that john and jackie slept here? - Yeah Pretty amazing? First female president - here you go - Thank you Yeah? Okay,I'll be right there We scoured the vice presidential residence,ma'am I went where velour said it would be,but-- just so you know rebecca hates that code name Ma'am,we're very concerned one of the movers may have possession of the diary He may try and sell it to the tabloids Ma'am,she said she may have written things about you Kelly,the only person who's had a longer day than I have what do you think? I think from a press point of view there's really nothing that can be done What she's trying to say is that we can't go to the tabloids If we go to the tabloids we won't be the only one tracing it She's 16 years old Atever's in that diary we do not want printed Can you rack your brain,ma'? Think back Did you ever,for any reason share any sensitive material with rebecca? Well,I didn't give her the nuclear codes Come on.
You know if you need to know what's in the diary there's only one place to go Is there anything in the diary that mentions the president? Ye,I guess so Anything that might be perceived as damaging to your mother? I don't know Did you ever write about anything the president officially did? Look,I don't know,okay? I don't remember what exactly is in the diary Are there details about your personal life? Maybe you have something written about drugs,sex? Okay,guys,can we just slow down a little bit here? Listen,sweetie,I want you to tell the secret service everything you remember about that diary I want you to be completely honest and not a word of it gets back to me,okay? - Yes,ma'am - Okay Guys is the choice of tucker baynes a tribute to what teddy bridges would have wanted? I did no such thing I don't smoke.
I'm just preparing for the inevitable I saw your briefings.
You think it's funny? I think that you have the most important job in the white house and the most difficult to learn I'm letting her down Kelly,you have been with us from the start You're battle-test,you're loyal you're tough when you need to be Your president called upon you because she trusts you because she knows you'd lay on train tracks for her - Is that enough? - It is if the press realizes that They'll respect you for it so you just you tell it like it is The lingo you learn.
The respect you earn.
I'll see you.
Well,I was in oklahoma for the primary You were with the bridges campaign Yeah,I don't know why we challenged oklahoma's favorite son - well - sorry,guys - Hey,nate - No,sit,sit,sit,please You don't have a drink Oh,I'm go,thanks Base-closing talks It's okay.
Your fort sill is safe They treating you all right over there at the - hay-adams - Hay-adams? Oh,great,great.
- You ever stay there? - Oh,no,no I like my own bed over in arling the president contacted you yet? - Not yet - Oh,boy.
Oh,dear Well,I'm not surprised It's a mess over there She had to fire her husband as her chief of staff,so that's in a crisis mode Press secretary's gone Secretary of labor's gone,so D.
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D.
'S up in arms over the nigerian business She must have gotten the spike for that Right? I mean,women? The numbers aren't real They're emotional What the white house needs is a man like you to go in there and right the ship estate - Literally - Figuratively If this isn't real,I'm going to come off as a horse's ass Ve you had her ear on this? No,not hers No.
Jim gardner Good man.
Ours Well,of course,you're there on the list at the top Am I confirmable? You've got all the republicans maybe half the democrats Why did you turn it down,nate? The vice presidency? This office Couldn't leave it I love it Governor,I apologize,but we've got that meeting with A.
P.
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C.
Oh,boy.
I got to go You look great You look just great Vice presidential you guys met with baynes? What,no preliminaries? The speaker knows and admires As you know,we don't vet through the speaker's office Do you know,if she won't make this happen,we will I don't take ultimatums well It doesn't matter if you take them well,jim It only matters if she does Go with baynes He's a winner Honestly,I think keaton is a lost cause Presidents shouldn't chase So what are you suggesting? Baynes is a solid choice.
There's something I'm not buying Why is templeton pushing so hard on baynes? Why empower the one man who can challenge him for his party's nomination in two years? Maybe templeton isn't running Jim - Hey - Hey - What's up? - Nothing.
Just bored Bec - it's gonna be okay - No,it's not It's going to really,really suck You're in it,too.
What,the diary? Oh,man,don't tell me that What did you say? You know,next time you wanna bitch about your life on paper bitch about your life not mine - Horace - what? - I'm sorry - They'll find it I mean,mom's the president If she doesn't have the resources,then who does? They'd better find it By my count,that was the 13th question on the subject I'm going to give the same answer - How about a new subject,then? - Uh,yes Some of us are still a little sketchy on the decision-making that went into the rescue of oria madula Can you tell us what the president's motivations were? President's motivations? Was she acting as a representative of women? Oria madula was to be brutally tortured until she died because she had a child out of wedlock-- stoned until her skull caved in The president wasn't acting as a representative of women She was acting as a representative the human race Hey,uh,kelly? Kelly? Yeah.
Charlie.
You're really getting the hang of it now -Yeah That was nice - Thanks Look,I need to get a comment from the president,a reaction To what? I'm running a story in the "post" tomorrow about your guy,tucker baynes I never said he was our guy.
About this out-of-court settlement that he made about three years ago See? Second paragraph.
- This is for real? - Absolutely hey,tommy - How you doing? - I'm okay,mrs.
Allen That's president allen,tommy Honey pie,what are you doing out of bed? All right,well let's go.
okay,go,go,go It's late.
I'm sorry.
No.
How's he,uh,holding up? Oh,better than his old lady Mac,thank you so much for your patience and hospitality Oh,grace,grace,you're a wonderful first lady You're a national treasure.
Anything I can ever do you know,teddy - Good night - Good night,grace - Hi,jim - Mrs.
Bridges Hey,what's going on? Charlie mcgriffin is working on a story for tomorrow's "post.
" It's about tucker baynes.
Oh.
My vice president who I never chose Well,his first year as governor a female staffer approached his attorneys with allegations of sexual harassment How did that turn out? Case never made it to court never even made it to the press but an e-mail that she sent his lawyer two years ago has surfaced Dated march the 17th.
She claims that baynes made lewd comments He called her repeatedly at home On march 18th,she quits the governor's staff and then is issued a $200,000 check by a lobbying firm owned by his brother Ostensibly,a signing bonus but she never worked there He paid her off The "post" is going to hold this out as your first major faux pas But baynes is not my choice.
As far as the press and the country is concerned he is That's the perception You're going to have to tell charlie that he was never even in consideration But he was on templeton's list which he gave to you meaning he was in consideration Templeton put this out,right? He had this up his sleeve He pulled it out Jim,why the hell was this not in our file? We just started vetting him-- sorry.
You tell charlie our comment is "no comment.
" This ends now Operator,get me general warren fitzgerald keaton Tell him his commander in chief is calling Amy,is that a doughnut? Um,they just gave it to me Did you ask for it? you should be watching out for her Me? What about horace? I'm lucky horace isn't having pizza for breakfast You know,you can be a real pain sometimes Yeah,and you're a virgin It's in your book Oh,my god It wasn my room when we moved in - Give me that! - Hey,but I'm not finished! Yeah,yeah,you are.
Horace,what's a virgin? Okay,I have to do some homework Excuse me.
Listen,that is rebecca's private diary You're not supposed to read it I'm sorry,rebecca.
And when was the last time you were at the white house,sir? Oh,a couple administrations ago I had to give the president a tongue-lashing about his expert target packaging in the balkans Oh.
I see.
Well,I will let the president know that you're here - You an arab? - Palestinian,sir I'm sorry,sir I do not speak arabic - Tell her I'm here - Yes,sir come in.
Ma'am,the general is here.
Okay.
Give it a minute and then bring him in And under a ridges' administration I assure you that there will be no raising of the income tax and social security will remain intact Those two goals are not mutually exclusive and that's where general keaton and I differ this time we'll start with you,general General keaton,what do you feel in your heart you will bring to the ticket of governor crawford? Why did he pick you? You know,I think my wife asked that same question but that's two questions,really so here's the first answer I've served my country for decades since I entered west point I've taken orders as a soldier I've given orders as a general I've worked with the united nations on key peacekeeping missions I know how to lead and I know what's good for this country Now question number two why'd he pick me? Hell,governor crawford didn't pick me His team picked me.
The governor has no military experien and some people say he's too liberal So I help him on the john wayne front Folks,that's what politics is We are there to help our guy get elected Mackenzie allen--she was picked because teddy bridges needed help with the soccer moms Everybody knows that's why we're here that's time Ms.
Allen,you're response? All this time I thought I brought the john wayne factor madam president? Ma'am? General keaton - Warren - come on in Madam president this is not going to happen So they tell me Good of you to come in anyway Old habits.
When summoned by my commander in chief this is really something I never though I'd see the day Yeah.
I know what you mean.
- So? - Our country just lost their president A robust,athletic man.
They see it can happen.
The country's not going to be fully recovered until we have a vice president Of course.
It just won't be me.
We disagree on too much.
- Like? - Number one--you're wrong on israel Number two--you're wrong on gun control Number three--you're wrong on school vouchers Sounds to me like three reasons why you'd want to be in the position to influence me influence You knowvice president is really being secretary of the useless Then why did you join crawford's ticket? He offered me state.
He offered you state.
What can I tell you? If you want a man who's worth a damn in this job you've got to make this job worth a damn No offense.
You want to know something,warren? For all your shoot-from-the-hip hoo-ha bravado you are absolutely full of crap Beg your pardon? You're here That tells me you do want the job.
I want you to have it.
I'm not going to give you state.
You should consider this an honor,warren.
Salute and join the team.
It's time to step up and be a man Were you this respectful to tucker baynes? Tucker baynes is a templeton plant,and you know it Yeah.
You have to hand it to nathan He knows how the game is played Let me tell you something When they see us together they're going to see two people who complement each other's strengths and weaknesses two people who know how to fight hard and still respect each other and two people who sure as hell don't play any games Okay,ma'am,no games I don't see a reason why I should join this administration You're an independent.
In two years,you'll run as an independent You stand an indendent's chance of winning which is zero Why in god's name should i want to join a losing team? You're probably right I probably am going to lose But knowing that,I'm not going to waste my time trying to get popular I'm not going to waste my time campaigning For the next two years,I'm going to do one thing,one thing only That's what's right for the american people What are you going to do with your next two years,warren? Kelly,does the white house have a response to the new allegations against president allen's choice,tucker baynes? I'm sorry.
We don't comment on allegations We only comment on facts and tucker baynes is not nor has he ever been president allen's choice That's just you all speculating.
Well,who is her choice then? Kelly,I can take that one.
Ladies and gentlemen,the president of the united states Please,be seated.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to present to you the next vice president of the united states general warren fitzgerald keaton Write it like this.
"President allen has shocked the political establishment"by picking her opponent her political enemy"from her vice presidential run general warren fitzgerald" and when he goes to sleep the "chicago tribune" says he's president of the united states he wakes up in the morning-- hey,boss.
general keaton,when were you notified? about ten minutes ago.
How does it feel to sit next to president allen as opposed to across from her? Thank you.
It feels like being in the shadow of greatness I look forward to working with the senate and to standing with this president he won't be confirmed Not a chance
4043 previous on commander in chief the president has had a stroke The 25th amendment would kick in the vice president assumes the presidency what happans nowtake the oath madam vice president we need you to resign you know that your vice presidency was never,ever intended to be a presidency it was done as a stunt I just think that people voted for what president Bridges believes in if you can't deliver,thenthen maybe you should step aside this is what we do.
we do the right thing you want to be president,because you want the power that's not me well,that's the problem I'm gonna go out there,and I'm gonna take the oath of office the president of the united states I run the first lady's staff.
May I show you to your office? It'suhverypink now I want you to be my chief of staff we can save this country,we can save it from her if you think that I am gonna step aside,you are sorely mistaken in his 2 years' as president,Teddy Bridges demonstrated to us that who we've been as a nation is not as important as we can be that what's his gift to us his vision,when it came time for him to pick vice president, he chose a woman: a political independent Teddy bridges had that genius the genius to see past the constraints of the present to the future and recognize in it an idea whose time has come and make that idea a reality--our reality aim.
Fire! pray for the soul of our belov president his beautiful wife grace and pray for the soul of our new president Pray for mackenzie allen her husband,her children Pray for this nation that waits with hopeful heart for her to answer the clarion call of teddy bridges for it is only through your deeds that his genius can be fulfilled for us all aim.
Fire! "it's only through your deeds that his genius can be fulfilled for us all" Templeton doesn'want you to be able to take credit for your own presidency and with him next in line,it is top priority for us to get a vice president confirmed I still think it should be warren keaton That guy hates you,mom Why would you want to help him? I don't want to help him.
I want him to help me and the country You should listen to your son Keaton was attacking you for a year Why do you need a vice president? Mommy needs somebody who can take over in case I can't do the job It's kind of like a substitute teacher Right,and we've got to be able to find the best one possible but we have to keep it a big secret So from now on,anything that we say stays within this family - Okay - Okay - Hey - Hi,nate So it ends,huh? So it begins - She give you a list? - Yes - Long? - One name Whose? Come on,mr.
Speaker You know I can't is the name on that list? Those are the nominees that I can guarantee I can get through congress Tucker baynes' name is right at the top of the list Governor baynes is at the top of the list That's not a problem for you,is it? Well,I like tucker baynes You tell the girl that this is just a dance She steps on people's toes,she sits it out That's how it goes Thank you Madam president? N.
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'S waiting to meet Um,mom,how long are we going to be here? I mean,we have a lot of packing to do at home Slow down,okay? Madam president I'm chief usher waverly - How do you do? - Pleasure to meet you,ma'am Would you like me to show e first family to the residence? - Yes - Ma'am,a'am we need to go Okay.
You know,I'll catch up with you guys later Can we talk more about keaton later? I have some thoughts Yes,of course All right,bye Holding up? You're asking me? The secretary of state has scheduled first tier calls charlie Do we know the president's last words? They were said to his wife grace If she wishes to make anything public a statement will be published Hale,five days ago the president sent U.
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Marines into nigeria to rescue a woman being held by sharia law Can you tell us how she came to this decision and with whom she consulted? Well,the war powers act required her to notify congress - Does that mean that - let's move on Tom And this,of course,is the famous east room where many formal functions are held President kennedy is said to have really loved this room He spent a lot of time hello,mr.
Calloway Hello,children I'm nora woodruff - Hi - Hi there I am the white house social director I am also your father's right hand in the first gentleman's office If you'll follow me,please, I'll be happy to show you to the residence At your disposal,there are four housekeepers,three valets six butlers,and of course,several full-time chefs all of whom would be happy to make you anything you'd like 24 hours a day Even ice cream sundaes at midnight? As many as you want Right this way Let me get some aners on this nigeria thing - We're flying in the dark here - Hale You invoked the war powers act? What were you thinking?Are you trying to inflame the press? What? Jim,the "cool" factor of her being a woman is going to wear off real fast And,buddy,we are all going to go down with the ship Hale,I need to know if the president has your loyalty The president's dead,jim I want your resignation on my desk in an hour It's already there This is the formal dining room There'also an informal dining room near the kitchen regal,you're here! - Yes,she is - Good regal! Okay,um,rebecca,your room is here on the left previously occupied by susan ford,chelsea clinton where are the tunnels J.
F.
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Used to sneak in marilyn? Is that grace bridges? Yes,as a matter of fact the former first lady and tommy moved into the guest bedrooms temporarily Eleanor roosevelt stayed for three months after F.
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Died And then smith from the N.
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Needs to talk to you about reopeninthe markets Right Okay,then there is a series of pending bills nearing their 10-day do or die expiration date,including hr1167,which the democratic-- uh,uh,ma'am? I can't go in there Oh.
Well,I'll see you on the other end then Sit,sit,everyone.
Thank you Boss - I loved it - The funeral? - The speech - Oh.
Thank you Everything has to be moved up Fly baynes into town You go deep background with the press "Tucker baynes is the man That's all I want to be hearing by tonight Baynes is the choice Mackenzie allen What a piece of work she turned out to be that is important It was my call,actually The world needs to see you in your role as commander in chief Okay Give me a minute with the boss would you,vince? - We'll finish later,ma'am.
- Okay What were you saying? I had to encourage your press secretary to resign You did? He informed the press that it was his belief that you had to invoke the war powers act before going in and gathering oria madula out of nigeria He wants the media questioning my abilities from the start Who do we have in there walking the story back for us? It should be alex williams,hale's deputy.
I suggest you elevate him He's quick,has the experience knows what he's doing Not so sure about that This could be an opportunity for us And,jim,next time you want to fire somebody at that level,check with me first Yes,ma'am.
Okay,what else? Templeton approached with a list of confirmable republican V.
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He put tucker baynes at the top You tell him I want to go with warren keaton? Of course not,ma'am Baynes is interesting,but,uh when are you going to talk with keaton? Got a conference call with him in an hour What do I have now? Democratic leadership,ma'am So this thing where I have no idea what I'm doing from one moment to the next I should just get used to that,right? - You bet,ma'am - All right Hello,everyone.
And,rebecca this is your room Wait a minute.
We've already been moved in? During the funeral,dear Usually it happens during inaugurations I believe the record was set when reagan left and bush one moved in That was three hours all on one very cold,wet day I mean,this is the exact same as your room in the old house That's the point Everything's in the same spot I mean,this shirt - The posters - It's great,isn't it? They've even organized your underwear Yes,that would be gregory the children's valet Gregory? Oh,god - Come on,rebecca - Oh,he's very professional I assure you.
It's no big deal a little crey,maybe,but is there something wrong? Uh,you know,it's--it's fine.
Fine Well,good Then,amy let's go to your room Right this way Speaking as a woman I want to tell you how proud I am Thank you,senator And I assume there'll be opportunities to sit down and discuss a legislative agenda I couldn't govern without your help,alison If you have any questions about our priority legislation like hr1167 so we'd like to give you a list of potential V.
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Nominees Who's at the top? John vernon If you're going to recommend a democrat to join an elected republican adnistration must it be a card-carrying communist? I like john vernon It's just his agenda's very john vernon Well,you should at least meet I've decided to go with the old "best person for the job" thing I mean,I know you're trying to position him-- you're considering then? I'd like to keep that to the team for now You understand-- I don't mean to take advantage of the death of a president but this is an opportunity for the party Well,one of the benefits of being an independent is I don't have to worry about such things Well,there's one thing you're right on You can't govern without us We had to move the O.
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Call which affected the schedule meeting,which is now set for 8:30 Well,just make sure I have time to get up to the residence to see my family before that and we may need to clear a couple of hours at some point to see general keaton I will take care of that,ma'am.
- Jim - Mr.
Gardner So after that meeting,now I have the democrats with a target on my back Well,at least you have an 80% approval rating with the american people Too bad they don't run the confirmation hearings It may be moot as far as general keaton is concerned He'll take a call with you but he doesn't think it's a good idea to meet In other words,he's not interested in the job That has yet to be seen - Ma'am - jim,I don't want to hear any more arguments against general keaton - I've heard them all - All due respect-- I know how much he's attacked me in the past My husband would rather punch him in the nose than shake his hand This is a special man,jim He won a war without losing a single american life and on top of that he's an economics genius Name me one candidate on either list who can match that This is a man the american people respect This is a man i respect He's also a man who doesn't have any idea how washington works Isn't that what we have you for? Set up the call Keaton's gonna do it Will do - Daddy? - Yeah? Whose furniture is this? Well,it's ours,honey You like it? It doesn't look like the kind you're supposed to sit on Of course it is.
Go ahead - I miss our couch - Yeah.
So do I Is there a tv at least? - hey,dad? - Hey what if something's missing from my room? - Like what? - Oh,cds or whatever Well,I'm pretty sure that they cleared out the place So we're never going back? No,honey.
We live here now Listen,becca-- well,I mean,something could have been dropped,right? We will replace your cds.
I promise No,dad,it's not that.
Becca,I'll call somebody.
What's missing exactly? Oh,no,dad.
You know what? You don't have to do that Um,don't call anyone It's not a big deal Never mind The russian american relationship is too important I have every intention of keeping the upcoming summit on schedule I look forward to meeting you and your husband And please send my condolences to mrs.
Bridges Yes,I will pass your thoughts along to grace Thank you,president kharkov ma'am.
Thank you,andrei Thank you,madame president Kelly?You wanted to see me? Yes.
You know,I hope someday we're going to get back to our once-a-week lunches - Are you hungry? - No,thank you So you heard about our press secretary this whole thing with the war powers act? It's very surprising What do you think of the deputy press secretary? Alex williams? I think he's good and he's efficient I know the press likes him Why?You thinking of promoting him? No,I was going to suggest that you keep him on I'm making you press secretary - Me? - Yes Press secretary? Madam president I'm a speech writer Three years ago,I was a university chancellor This is our shot,and that is the most powerful microphone in the world I want one of my people behind it When would I start? Your briefing book - The bible - Thanks,alex I really appreciate this And I just--I want you to know that I didn't ask for this job No worries.
I get it.
No,it's just that I-- just stick to the talking points and the seating chart And hale always called on gilda first - Got it - Okay? The cable stations are cutting in to take you live--your first briefing and all let me begin with a few housekeeping items and scheduling changes The president's meeting with the joint chiefs will now take place at 3:30 in the roosevelt room There will be a photo op expanded pool only President allen will have a phone meeting with this month's head of the security council And with that I just want to say that I'm very proud to take over as press secretary Um,okay,I'd like topen it up to some-- - kelly? - Charlie,first question Ye,has president allen made-- what's the update on nominating a new vice president? Well,gilda,president allen is moving forward with the deliberate speed of such a weighty decision kelly,are there any names on the short list? I haven't discussed that with her Maybe you could suss her out you know,make our lives a little more interesting kelly,did the president follow the protocol of the war powers act as hale mentioned this morning when she had oria madula handed over to united states marines? I wasn't in the loop on that designers--any preferences? Are you sure now is the time? I mean,it's slightly inappropriate Because they are going to be coming after you You're the first first gentleman You'll be affecting styles for years to come Well,I like zegna - Oh! No - No? Do you remember what happened when clinton wore armani? - I don't really remember - American designers only thank you - hey - Yes? Hey,steve how the hell are ya? Good.
Listen,I was over at the O.
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And I thought-- you have curators at 4:40.
Great.
- Hey,new assistant? - Yeah,something like that - So - so.
What, - oh,god,hell of a thing? - Yeah Listen,I was wondering if I could talk to you about the governor of new mexico I know luis I like him a lot Well,you should see the testing this guy for vice president.
I mean,it's seismic - Oh - So here are the results I mean,he edges her across the aisle Well,it's a good name It's bold I'll run it up the flagpole You're still in the thick of it,right? Yeah.
Yeah,I'm gonna get right into it Don't worry Mess is closed? I like it down here It's quiet The famous navy bean soup You know,I just spoke with a buddy of mine who works for a political action committee in the southwest Rod,are you here to talk about luis alfano? I am,yes We did op research on him years ago - He's in some muddy waters - Oh,I know that,jim It just got me thinking-- can I stop you? You need to sit back and just take a deep breath,rod Now you are,you know the first spouse People are going to try to take advantage of you,influence you You know,they don't see me as a spouse They see me as an advisor And that's even worse Do yourself a favor,rod Stay in your lane Look,if I have an idea-- rod,you're the one that has her ear at bedside,so green is foreign policy Orange is domestic.
Purple is for just political For the next seven days I want to keep that board 75% green and let's keep the political meetings to an absolute minimum Eleanor,go ahead and put time on the schedule for legislative meetings Yes,sir Okay,beginning monday-- eleanor,I'm sorry.
could we take a short break,please? Yes,ma'am - Yeah - Oh.
Got to go Laura,I'm going to go upstairs for a minute - Yes,ma'am - I'll take that,thank you Ma'am,is everything okay? Yeah,fine.
We just may need another color for the chart We always have dinner together as a family and obviously since it's 11 I've missed it - Understood,ma'am - Ma'am,I'm so sorry I don't know how this happened The oval office were apparently nobody called for confirmation They just ran with it High level source close to the white house vice presidential search president allen has selected tucker baynes the former republican governor from oklahoma as her choice Now this is very unexpected - this on the other networks? - All of them Allen administration Templeton's handiwork,right? He's connected baynes to you Now the press will start polling Baynes will test great-- I'll be praised for my choice They'll see how egoless it is of me to choose someone so charismatic and if I don't go with him they'll say I'm weak and indecisive Exactly.
Templeton's boxing us in well,templeton is not choosing my vice president mr.
Gardner,for you ma'am I'M I'm sorry - Kelly,it's not you - Yeah,sure Guess general keaton didn't want to be in second position That was his office They just cancelled our call Didn't take long.
said before.
Just tell me what the general told you All right.
Thanks The staff is still here for the scheduling meeting Do you want me to push till tomorrow? No,let's--let's get it done,okay? I just need to say good night to my family Okay,ma'am I'll see you in there - oh,hey - hey - How you doing? - Good How's the room? Same as back home - Really? - Yeah,like,exactly This whole thing about being here is just kinda weird kinda weird,you know? Yeah,I know.
It is.
I'm going to go say good night to becca Oh,mom,I think she's totally crashed for the night Yeah? All right - Well,good night,baby - Night Sleep good Look,I don't really know where I am Could you just pick me up somewhere? I mean,like,at 15th or something? Hello? Rebecca? It just keeps cutting out That's a security measure becca.
What are you doing? Look,can I just get,like a cab or a car or something? I mean,like,how the hell do I get outta here? You need to calm down.
Look,they left it there,all right? And I gotta go back and get it before somebody else does Okay,left what? What are you talking about? My diary.
And it's got stuff in it.
What kind of stuff? Stuff about mom.
She appears.
- Hey - You eat? You know,the room service around here is not bad No.
I just came up to say good night to the kids First day in and I miss dinner Well,I've been with them,and they're okay I think they got it figured out that being president is the most difficult and important job in the world Well,I got to get back The whole staff is still working Only because you are Come on.
I'll call 'em,send 'em home You need a break You haven't stopped since the service this morning God,was that this morning? First there was the whole press secretary thing,d then the democratic leadership was just and,of course,you heard about the tucker baynes disaster The press has me all tied in with him now Of course,now general keaton wants to have his name withdrawn from consideration We got to--we got to fix this thing right away Just let it wait till the morning and I'm not so sure it's such a disaster But baynes is templeton's guy That doesn't make him a bad choice I think that you should work off of templeton's list Let me introduce you to your bedroom This isthis is ju like the other place.
Look,even amy's painting is in exactly the same place Yeah,it's like we've always been here Oh.
So templeton's list--you think I should go with a republican? What I think is we should do whatever it takes is to make a viable allen administration Let the speaker be a kingmaker He'll give us the relationship that we need on the hill I'm still stuck on keaton Well,if you stay stuck on keaton his confirmation hearing is going to be like a recap of his greatest one-liners attacking you I get that,but,you know,when he talks,he means what he says He's got common sense backed up with real world experience and he does not have a duplicitous bone in his body Enough shop talk,kiddo I am so exhausted That's to be expected You realize that john and jackie slept here? - Yeah Pretty amazing? First female president - here you go - Thank you Yeah? Okay,I'll be right there We scoured the vice presidential residence,ma'am I went where velour said it would be,but-- just so you know rebecca hates that code name Ma'am,we're very concerned one of the movers may have possession of the diary He may try and sell it to the tabloids Ma'am,she said she may have written things about you Kelly,the only person who's had a longer day than I have what do you think? I think from a press point of view there's really nothing that can be done What she's trying to say is that we can't go to the tabloids If we go to the tabloids we won't be the only one tracing it She's 16 years old Atever's in that diary we do not want printed Can you rack your brain,ma'? Think back Did you ever,for any reason share any sensitive material with rebecca? Well,I didn't give her the nuclear codes Come on.
You know if you need to know what's in the diary there's only one place to go Is there anything in the diary that mentions the president? Ye,I guess so Anything that might be perceived as damaging to your mother? I don't know Did you ever write about anything the president officially did? Look,I don't know,okay? I don't remember what exactly is in the diary Are there details about your personal life? Maybe you have something written about drugs,sex? Okay,guys,can we just slow down a little bit here? Listen,sweetie,I want you to tell the secret service everything you remember about that diary I want you to be completely honest and not a word of it gets back to me,okay? - Yes,ma'am - Okay Guys is the choice of tucker baynes a tribute to what teddy bridges would have wanted? I did no such thing I don't smoke.
I'm just preparing for the inevitable I saw your briefings.
You think it's funny? I think that you have the most important job in the white house and the most difficult to learn I'm letting her down Kelly,you have been with us from the start You're battle-test,you're loyal you're tough when you need to be Your president called upon you because she trusts you because she knows you'd lay on train tracks for her - Is that enough? - It is if the press realizes that They'll respect you for it so you just you tell it like it is The lingo you learn.
The respect you earn.
I'll see you.
Well,I was in oklahoma for the primary You were with the bridges campaign Yeah,I don't know why we challenged oklahoma's favorite son - well - sorry,guys - Hey,nate - No,sit,sit,sit,please You don't have a drink Oh,I'm go,thanks Base-closing talks It's okay.
Your fort sill is safe They treating you all right over there at the - hay-adams - Hay-adams? Oh,great,great.
- You ever stay there? - Oh,no,no I like my own bed over in arling the president contacted you yet? - Not yet - Oh,boy.
Oh,dear Well,I'm not surprised It's a mess over there She had to fire her husband as her chief of staff,so that's in a crisis mode Press secretary's gone Secretary of labor's gone,so D.
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'S up in arms over the nigerian business She must have gotten the spike for that Right? I mean,women? The numbers aren't real They're emotional What the white house needs is a man like you to go in there and right the ship estate - Literally - Figuratively If this isn't real,I'm going to come off as a horse's ass Ve you had her ear on this? No,not hers No.
Jim gardner Good man.
Ours Well,of course,you're there on the list at the top Am I confirmable? You've got all the republicans maybe half the democrats Why did you turn it down,nate? The vice presidency? This office Couldn't leave it I love it Governor,I apologize,but we've got that meeting with A.
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Oh,boy.
I got to go You look great You look just great Vice presidential you guys met with baynes? What,no preliminaries? The speaker knows and admires As you know,we don't vet through the speaker's office Do you know,if she won't make this happen,we will I don't take ultimatums well It doesn't matter if you take them well,jim It only matters if she does Go with baynes He's a winner Honestly,I think keaton is a lost cause Presidents shouldn't chase So what are you suggesting? Baynes is a solid choice.
There's something I'm not buying Why is templeton pushing so hard on baynes? Why empower the one man who can challenge him for his party's nomination in two years? Maybe templeton isn't running Jim - Hey - Hey - What's up? - Nothing.
Just bored Bec - it's gonna be okay - No,it's not It's going to really,really suck You're in it,too.
What,the diary? Oh,man,don't tell me that What did you say? You know,next time you wanna bitch about your life on paper bitch about your life not mine - Horace - what? - I'm sorry - They'll find it I mean,mom's the president If she doesn't have the resources,then who does? They'd better find it By my count,that was the 13th question on the subject I'm going to give the same answer - How about a new subject,then? - Uh,yes Some of us are still a little sketchy on the decision-making that went into the rescue of oria madula Can you tell us what the president's motivations were? President's motivations? Was she acting as a representative of women? Oria madula was to be brutally tortured until she died because she had a child out of wedlock-- stoned until her skull caved in The president wasn't acting as a representative of women She was acting as a representative the human race Hey,uh,kelly? Kelly? Yeah.
Charlie.
You're really getting the hang of it now -Yeah That was nice - Thanks Look,I need to get a comment from the president,a reaction To what? I'm running a story in the "post" tomorrow about your guy,tucker baynes I never said he was our guy.
About this out-of-court settlement that he made about three years ago See? Second paragraph.
- This is for real? - Absolutely hey,tommy - How you doing? - I'm okay,mrs.
Allen That's president allen,tommy Honey pie,what are you doing out of bed? All right,well let's go.
okay,go,go,go It's late.
I'm sorry.
No.
How's he,uh,holding up? Oh,better than his old lady Mac,thank you so much for your patience and hospitality Oh,grace,grace,you're a wonderful first lady You're a national treasure.
Anything I can ever do you know,teddy - Good night - Good night,grace - Hi,jim - Mrs.
Bridges Hey,what's going on? Charlie mcgriffin is working on a story for tomorrow's "post.
" It's about tucker baynes.
Oh.
My vice president who I never chose Well,his first year as governor a female staffer approached his attorneys with allegations of sexual harassment How did that turn out? Case never made it to court never even made it to the press but an e-mail that she sent his lawyer two years ago has surfaced Dated march the 17th.
She claims that baynes made lewd comments He called her repeatedly at home On march 18th,she quits the governor's staff and then is issued a $200,000 check by a lobbying firm owned by his brother Ostensibly,a signing bonus but she never worked there He paid her off The "post" is going to hold this out as your first major faux pas But baynes is not my choice.
As far as the press and the country is concerned he is That's the perception You're going to have to tell charlie that he was never even in consideration But he was on templeton's list which he gave to you meaning he was in consideration Templeton put this out,right? He had this up his sleeve He pulled it out Jim,why the hell was this not in our file? We just started vetting him-- sorry.
You tell charlie our comment is "no comment.
" This ends now Operator,get me general warren fitzgerald keaton Tell him his commander in chief is calling Amy,is that a doughnut? Um,they just gave it to me Did you ask for it? you should be watching out for her Me? What about horace? I'm lucky horace isn't having pizza for breakfast You know,you can be a real pain sometimes Yeah,and you're a virgin It's in your book Oh,my god It wasn my room when we moved in - Give me that! - Hey,but I'm not finished! Yeah,yeah,you are.
Horace,what's a virgin? Okay,I have to do some homework Excuse me.
Listen,that is rebecca's private diary You're not supposed to read it I'm sorry,rebecca.
And when was the last time you were at the white house,sir? Oh,a couple administrations ago I had to give the president a tongue-lashing about his expert target packaging in the balkans Oh.
I see.
Well,I will let the president know that you're here - You an arab? - Palestinian,sir I'm sorry,sir I do not speak arabic - Tell her I'm here - Yes,sir come in.
Ma'am,the general is here.
Okay.
Give it a minute and then bring him in And under a ridges' administration I assure you that there will be no raising of the income tax and social security will remain intact Those two goals are not mutually exclusive and that's where general keaton and I differ this time we'll start with you,general General keaton,what do you feel in your heart you will bring to the ticket of governor crawford? Why did he pick you? You know,I think my wife asked that same question but that's two questions,really so here's the first answer I've served my country for decades since I entered west point I've taken orders as a soldier I've given orders as a general I've worked with the united nations on key peacekeeping missions I know how to lead and I know what's good for this country Now question number two why'd he pick me? Hell,governor crawford didn't pick me His team picked me.
The governor has no military experien and some people say he's too liberal So I help him on the john wayne front Folks,that's what politics is We are there to help our guy get elected Mackenzie allen--she was picked because teddy bridges needed help with the soccer moms Everybody knows that's why we're here that's time Ms.
Allen,you're response? All this time I thought I brought the john wayne factor madam president? Ma'am? General keaton - Warren - come on in Madam president this is not going to happen So they tell me Good of you to come in anyway Old habits.
When summoned by my commander in chief this is really something I never though I'd see the day Yeah.
I know what you mean.
- So? - Our country just lost their president A robust,athletic man.
They see it can happen.
The country's not going to be fully recovered until we have a vice president Of course.
It just won't be me.
We disagree on too much.
- Like? - Number one--you're wrong on israel Number two--you're wrong on gun control Number three--you're wrong on school vouchers Sounds to me like three reasons why you'd want to be in the position to influence me influence You knowvice president is really being secretary of the useless Then why did you join crawford's ticket? He offered me state.
He offered you state.
What can I tell you? If you want a man who's worth a damn in this job you've got to make this job worth a damn No offense.
You want to know something,warren? For all your shoot-from-the-hip hoo-ha bravado you are absolutely full of crap Beg your pardon? You're here That tells me you do want the job.
I want you to have it.
I'm not going to give you state.
You should consider this an honor,warren.
Salute and join the team.
It's time to step up and be a man Were you this respectful to tucker baynes? Tucker baynes is a templeton plant,and you know it Yeah.
You have to hand it to nathan He knows how the game is played Let me tell you something When they see us together they're going to see two people who complement each other's strengths and weaknesses two people who know how to fight hard and still respect each other and two people who sure as hell don't play any games Okay,ma'am,no games I don't see a reason why I should join this administration You're an independent.
In two years,you'll run as an independent You stand an indendent's chance of winning which is zero Why in god's name should i want to join a losing team? You're probably right I probably am going to lose But knowing that,I'm not going to waste my time trying to get popular I'm not going to waste my time campaigning For the next two years,I'm going to do one thing,one thing only That's what's right for the american people What are you going to do with your next two years,warren? Kelly,does the white house have a response to the new allegations against president allen's choice,tucker baynes? I'm sorry.
We don't comment on allegations We only comment on facts and tucker baynes is not nor has he ever been president allen's choice That's just you all speculating.
Well,who is her choice then? Kelly,I can take that one.
Ladies and gentlemen,the president of the united states Please,be seated.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to present to you the next vice president of the united states general warren fitzgerald keaton Write it like this.
"President allen has shocked the political establishment"by picking her opponent her political enemy"from her vice presidential run general warren fitzgerald" and when he goes to sleep the "chicago tribune" says he's president of the united states he wakes up in the morning-- hey,boss.
general keaton,when were you notified? about ten minutes ago.
How does it feel to sit next to president allen as opposed to across from her? Thank you.
It feels like being in the shadow of greatness I look forward to working with the senate and to standing with this president he won't be confirmed Not a chance