: While the staff appears to return to "normalcy," nearly everyone bears psychological scars. Charlie becomes emotionally distant and cold toward Zoey as he learns more about the shooters' racist motives, while Toby obsessively pushes for extreme measures to crack down on extremist hate groups.
: The administration focuses on gaining Democratic seats in Congress. Sam attempts to help an old law school friend run for a seat in Ohio, though the effort ends in political disappointment. The_West_Wing_2x03_Sindrome_da_attentato_DvdmUx
: In one of the show's most famous scenes, the President uses a series of pointed questions about Biblical laws to intellectually dismantle a right-wing radio host, Dr. Jenna Jacobs, during a White House reception. Recovery Status : While the staff appears to return to
: President Bartlet becomes fixated on a minor school board election in New Hampshire, fueled by personal feelings toward an ultra-right-wing candidate in his old district. Sam attempts to help an old law school
The narrative uses the 12-week lead-up to the elections as a device to speed up time, showing gradual recovery from his surgery and his return to work.
In the episode (Season 2, Episode 3 of The West Wing ), the White House staff navigates the psychological and political aftermath of the assassination attempt while preparing for the upcoming Congressional midterm elections . Main Plot Points