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It's 10:27 and President Dalton is still trailing.

Now, were you expecting it to be this close?

- No one was... - Santa Fe results are coming in fast.

Projections still have him down by three points.

Well, forget the projection.

Our ground game was better in Santa Fe.

We can still close this gap.

I think it's safe to say the Dalton campaign

took New Mexico for granted.

He had a ground operation

twice the size of Evans, didn't matter.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready to make a projection.

- What? - This is wrong.

New Mexico will not go to Dalton.

That makes it official, he has lost the race.

President Conrad Dalton will be a one-term president.

Can't make a projection when-when it's this tight.

20% of the vote is still uncounted.

AP just made the same call.

What the hell happened to margin of error?

It's over, Russell.

If it's all the same to everyone,

I'd prefer to do the postmortem tomorrow.

It was a good fight.

This is all your fault.

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Starboard engine is down.

Let's jump for it.

Evacuate the crew.

Yes, sir.

Throw!

Move back now!

Everybody off.

Evacuate!

Evacuate the area!

Man overboard!

Kelley! Kelley!

Madam Secretary, you'll open

with some general remarks.

Then you'll head over to the pig-judging contest.

You won't be required to handle the pigs.

Which is excellent news.

Yeah, just comment on their general appearance.

And I'd advise avoiding words like "fat" or "tasty"

because people don't really want to think about that.

Couldn't you have gotten me the zucchini-judging contest?

- A lot fewer pitfalls. - Nominally,

you'll be promoting American agricultural exports.

- Without saying "tasty." - Mm-hmm.

Or "fat."

Or "food."

- Or "pork." - Yes.

But, as Jessica explained to me,

albeit in language

more befitting a political strategist,

it's an opportunity to do some

glad-handing with the Virginia locals.

Yeah, just to kick things off

in a fun way.

Of course, we have a number

of savvy public profile boosts

coming up for you and your family.

Right, tonight you have your dinner

with the president's big-ticket donors.

And tomorrow you have a segment on Jane Pauley's show

to discuss foreign policy developments.

But not pork.

And definitely no mention of your accepting the VP position.

President Dalton will make that announcement

after the convention in July.

But Jane will ask.

Yes, Jane will ask and you'll say something like...

"I could use a fat and tasty pulled pork sandwich

right about now."

After the contest, there will be a photo op

with the mayor and the county commissioner.

Uh, e-excuse me, Madam Secretary,

I'm receiving word that

our naval base in Bahrain

has been hit by a massive tropical cyclone.

No fatalities reported,

but the base has sustained major damage.

How major?

That base just had an update, like, two years ago.

I'll get more information.

DoD is monitoring the situation.

All right.

Do you have a list of acceptable adjectives?

For the pigs.

My research says they're very intelligent animals.

Really, that doesn't sound elitist?

Madam Secretary?

- Yes. - Hi.

- Ooh. Oh, my goodness. - Oh.

Isn't she...

She's so cute. Oh, my God.

Agriculture has long been

the foundation of this country, beginning, as it did,

right here in the great Commonwealth

of Virginia,

a land which has yielded so many valuable resources.

And nothing exemplifies that more

than these delicious fried gelatin balls

that my son just handed me.

I think he tried to

offer 'em to the pigs first,

but no takers 'cause, as our research tells us,

they are highly intelligent animals.

Crowd loves her.

Yes, they do.

It turns out

you can fry anything.

You were a huge hit at the fair, ma'am.

Your pig remark is trending.

Wow, take that, Lincoln and your Gettysburg Address.

I am going to be known for the pig remark.

Yeah, and no fallout from the gelatin lobby

because they don't recommend frying their product.

They're right.

And that's the last of the good news

because we need to brief you on Bahrain.

Still no fatalities, last I heard.

37 injured, 36 in good condition.

Hey, any update on Ensign...

- Ensign Kelley, yes, ma'am. - Oh.

He remains in critical condition.

He's in a medically induced coma

at a hospital in Manama.

But the base itself

has taken billions of dollars' worth of damage

State will need to consult with DoD to renegotiate

Bahrain's out-of-date Defense Cooperation Agreement

before another reconstruction can start.

By Defense Cooperation Agreement you mean all those

no-bid contracts with American companies

left over from the previous administration?

That's the one.

Why are we renewing this agreement?

We're less and less reliant

on oil from the Persian Gulf.

And our peace deal with Iran

makes it strategically less important.

And Bahrain's human rights' record has always been bleak.

It's just gotten worse since Prince Obaid was assassinated.

Why should we spend billions of dollars

in a country that shares none of our most basic values?

Well, the primary goal is to monitor shipping routes.

Once again,

it's a case of supporting the nations that provide us

with the greatest economic advantage,

not those who value democracy and freedom over...

Yes, Matt, my question was largely rhetorical.

But I appreciate you being at the ready

- with your political ire. - Well, I'm always here for you, ma'am.

All right, Jay, you should go ahead and liaise with DoD

about the agreement renegotiation.

But I want to check in with the president.

Which you can do at the dinner for his big-ticket donors

in exactly two hours,

leaving you enough time to go home and change

- if you leave right now. - Uh, Madam Secretary,

Zuhair Mossadek, the foreign minister from Tunisia,

is waiting for you in my office.

You scheduled 15 minutes with him months ago.

Would you prefer that I take that meeting without you?

No, no, no, no, no. I-I... just go get him.

If I skip my updo, I can give him...

ten minutes stationary,

five on the move.

Come on, guys, get rid of this.

Okay, am I the only one worried that this primary

is a little too exciting

for an incumbent president?

Dalton's polls aren't great.

- Sam Evans' numbers are rising. - Nobody's gonna vote

for the governor from Pennsylvania.

I mean, what's his platform?

Cheesesteaks?

American-made chocolate?

There's a reason why there's never been a president

from Pennsylvania.

- James Buchanan. - Like I said.

Evans is hammering

on national security, Dalton's peace treaty with Iran,

- the Buckley trade. - He would have to win

landslide victories in every remaining primary

to get the nomination.

It's practically impossible.

Yeah.

Practically.

May I remind you that our country

was the spark that lit the Arab Spring in 2011,

and years later we're the only Arab country

that emerged with a functioning democracy.

We have no sectarian divisions,

a history of moderate Islam,

widespread literacy, and a small army

loyal to a civilian government.

We're the best hope in the Muslim world

and you know it, Madam Secretary.

And I assure you that everyone

in the president's administration

is aware of that.

So, I'd like to believe the only reason

I'm reduced to following you to the elevator

to achieve a full 15 minutes of your time

is not because we lack oil or other resources

for the United States to exploit.

But, well, you can understand why I might

have that impression.

We appreciate the direction

your country is headed

and we are optimistic that

we can further our good relations.

And as I said, I will do everything I can.

I never thought that the United States

was a country which acted

entirely out of strategic advantage.

For that, I can depend on Russia or China.

I thought you represented something more.

Perhaps I'm just an idealist.

That's what comes from being a democracy.

And we'll pick up tomorrow with Augustine.

Well, well, look at this.

Did you happen

to catch any philosophy?

Yeah, but I got a strong immune system.

Uh-huh.

You have time for coffee?

Or better yet, happy hour?

I can't.

I've got an event with Elizabeth.

Then I guess I'll do the quick version.

We're getting the band back together.

They sent me

to talk you into it.

Murphy Station? Why?

Black Dog Station.

- New mission. - Wow.

Russell has got to stop with the code names.

What's the objective?

Intel has located some surviving members

of Hizb Al-Shahid in Libya and Algeria.

Seems that's where they decamped

after the drone attacks.

They want us to finish the job.

Well, look, Jose, as much as I enjoyed almost dying with you...

Stop whining.

You didn't get a scratch.

Oh, hey, don't forget who performed

the fake last rites on you.

Yeah, and heaven spit me back out.

You can thank me for that, too.

Look...

I just started teaching again

and I'm really enjoying having more time with my family.

Really?

You're gonna sit this out for Monday night Monopoly?

I didn't get into this for the adventure.

I know.

You're a great patriot

and the country needs you, pal.

And I don't have time to haze another religious egghead.

Well, when you put it like that,

I'll think about it.

Okay.

I'll tell them you're in.

I didn't say that.

This draft looks solid.

Remember, any adjustment to the rotation schedule

has to meet the definition of minimum credible deterrence,

so make sure we include language saying that

the Bahrainis have to consult

with the Secretary of the Navy

- before closing any facilities. - Got it.

Other than that, we're good to go.

I guess I'll see you next storm of the century.

Yeah, which will be in what, about three years?

Let's hope not.

Sure, let's hope. That ought to work.

I'm sorry. It's a bug up my ass.

Just four years ago, the base in Singapore was hit with

a similar once in a lifetime storm.

Billions of dollars in damage.

These weather events are happening every year.

And all our internal reports are falling on deaf ears.

Sea levels are rising.

And what we should be doing is

raising every single U.S. naval base around the world.

But we both know that'll never happen.

How do we know that?

Ask your boss.

I dare you to yell out "capital gains tax,"

see what happens.

Be safer to yell "fire."

Okay.

Here we go. Deep breath.

Be nice.

What? I'm an ethics teacher.

I was talking to myself.

Okay. So, here's the deal.

You need to charm the pants off everyone here,

'cause we need their full support for you as VP.

- Okay. - You got it?

- Hey. - Hi, Russell.

Try not to talk about religion.

- No, I only do that for a salary. - Great. So,

Bess, first things first.

You need to meet Julius Burton.

Lead the way.

Bar.

Yeah.

So, what else do I need to know, other than billionaire,

multinational conglomerate, key government contracts,

married for 32 years to Dixie... if I read that right...

two sons and four grandchildren?

He's a birder.

He watches birds. You know, with binoculars.

For some reason, people do that.

Julius!

Madam Secretary, a pleasure to meet you at last.

Even more lovely in person.

- Well, thank you, Mr. Burton. - Julius.

Uh, is Dixie here tonight?

We lost her to the caviar table.

Oh.

I hope you won't mind a moment of shop talk.

Oh. Please.

How is the refurbishment process going,

on the naval base in Bahrain?

I heard that your policy guy met with somebody in DoD

- just this afternoon. - Redrafting

the Defense Cooperation Agreement, yes.

I hope that you will make this a priority.

I know the State can get distracted with other matters,

but it is dangerous to leave our military needs stranded.

I understand. W... we actually...

were a military family

- for a long time... - The world is safer

when our bases are safer.

Bad weather can become a matter of national security.

Right.

But when you have a company

with a no-bid contract for military bases,

you can't exactly consider it bad weather, right?

Speaking of nature, I hear you're a birder.

Tell me about that.

Well...

It started in college...

Hello, Henry.

Conrad. Good to see you.

Lydia's hoping to carve out a moment with you.

First spouse to second spouse kind of thing.

I'll give you a heads-up

about the relentless scrutiny headed your way.

Don't let it scare you.

I think I can handle it.

The husband of the vice president isn't exactly

a high-profile element of the campaign.

You'd be surprised. You test pretty well.

I'm afraid they're gonna try you out in front of the cameras

any chance they get.

I hope you don't have any pie in the sky plans

for a life of your own.

Made one tiny little joke

which he totally had coming,

and Russell acted like I barfed on the guy.

He probably would've preferred that.

What if I can't do this?

You can do it.

You just got to think of the bigger picture.

Tonight was just not a fun night. That's all.

What happened?

Just...

Conrad gave me a speech about

when they campaign, we campaign,

and so I should maybe cut back on my work.

Well, that's crazy.

You... you're not even teaching that many classes.

He wasn't talking about teaching.

Jose came to see me today.

They're...

they're putting together another

anti-terror work group. I didn't commit.

But you wanted to.

And now you feel like you can't.

This is crazy.

We actually have jobs that make a difference in the world

and we're giving them up? For what?

For county fairs and billionaire dinners?

That's just the campaign.

The job is still kind of important.

Do you remember what Conrad said

when he first talked to you about secretary of state?

That we could effect real change in the world.

Exactly. This is an even bigger opportunity to do that.

You got to take it.

Good morning.

- Hi, Mom. - Morning. - Hi.

Sorry, my hair staged a rebellion.

You look great.

Totally vice presidential.

- Jason. - Jason. - I told you,

that information is on complete lockdown until July.

- We're in our house. - Still,

you have to pretend like you don't know anything.

Seriously. Ignorance as a plus? This is your moment.

Really, pal. You got to toe the line on this one.

- Okay, I got it. - Guys,

look at the flat Jareth found for us in Oxford

on Airbnb. Isn't it amazing?

You're inviting us over, right? Summer in England?

That would be so cool.

Okay. My computer is officially possessed.

- It keeps crashing. - Maybe

it's embarrassed you're still playing Minecraft.

I'm trying to upload my homework assignment.

It's been acting like this for a couple of days.

Here, give it to me.

I'll take it to the White House, see if Oliver Shaw can fix it.

Isn't that overkill? Well, I've got to go there anyway.

Check in with Jose, officially turn down the consulting gig.

Figure I might as well enjoy the last of the perks.

I think there might be some perks

to being Mr. Vice President.

- Jason! - I'm sorry!

The guy at DoD gave me a not-so-subtle prompt

to go digging for internal reports.

Turns out there were several over the last decade

about rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns.

That's not exactly breaking news, Jay.

As well as several proposals to raise all naval bases to prepare,

something Burton Standard Enterprises knew

when they refurbished the Bahraini base two years ago.

Okay, that's different.

They ignored the proposal. Why?

Because according to Congress, sea levels aren't rising.

And if we did raise the bases,

that would trigger an entirely new agreement negotiation.

And guys like Julius Burton

would probably lose their no-bid contracts.

All along DoD has been clear that climate change

is one of the biggest looming threats to forces overseas

because they actually have to prepare for reality.

But the party's deluded stance on the issue has prevented them

from doing anything about it.

Just... I'm sorry. Just venting.

I know there's nothing we can do.

That's what they always say.

Until somebody does.

What day is it?

Wednesday?

Let's change the world.

Oh, this is not good.

- What? - Someone's hacked into the webcam.

Looks like they've been turning it on and watching

every time he's connected to the Internet.

- How... can that happen? - It could be a

piece of Trojan software buried in a game he downloaded.

Some computer-savvy creep at school

could have uploaded it without his knowing. Or...

it could be something else.

And given who Jason's parents are,

the security implications could be larger.

Right.

You should take this to the FBI for further examination.

Just to be safe.

Okay. Yeah.

Uh... Thanks, Oliver.

Did you know

that sugar subsidies totaled

over $258 million in the last year?

Imagine how many soldiers

we can put in body armor with that money.

If we want to unleash the free market and keep America safe,

we can't afford four more years of frivolous handouts.

Frivolous? Governor, I'll tell you what's frivolous: a politician

who talks a big game about supporting the military

and then criticizes the very policies that keep us safe.

I wouldn't jump

on the word "frivolous."

It makes you sound...

Frivolous?

But he started it.

Sorry to interrupt.

Sir, we need to talk. How are you, Russell?

- I am very Sam Evans. - That can't be fun.

- Take a seat. I could use a break. - I need to know why,

when every respected climate scientist

in the country had warned that the Bahraini base

was subject to damage from cyclones,

Burton Standard Enterprises did nothing to address the problem

when it refurbished the base just two years ago?

Okay.

Can we have the room?

- I'm s... sorry. I thought... - Ah.

I thought that they should hear it.

You thought the campaign team

should hear you lighting into the business practices

of one of the president's biggest donors?

Much bigger than that.

What?

It's not just the denial

of climate change that's holding us back,

even the location of the base is further evidence that

we're stuck in old thinking.

Why are we still in Bahrain at all?

Why should the U.S.

spend its blood and treasure in the Persian Gulf,

aiding and defending states with atrocious human rights records,

while countries like Tunisia... who actually share our values...

go unaided?

As poetic as that sounds, Bess,

that's a pretty simplified take on

one of the world's most complicated regions.

There's this new thing called terrorism.

It's really catching on.

Bahrain has nothing to do with our strategy to fight terrorism.

And we need to be honest with ourselves

about the real challenges we face,

or we are going to face a future

with more and more American lives sacrificed, and for what?

Preserving the power of people like Julius Burton?

I mean, exactly when did the United States

start making every decision based on

strategic and politically expedient reasons?

If we partner with nations

just to remain dominant on the world stage,

how are we any less imperialistic

than Russia or China?

I think we are at a

critical juncture in human history

and the U.S. needs to completely overhaul

its relationship with the international community.

How could you seriously suggest a complete change

of U.S. foreign policy during an election

which I am barely winning?

I'm already backed against the wall

for allowing a dirty bomb attack on my watch,

not to mention trading a treacherous spy to the Russians

for reasons that I can't disclose.

And now you expect me to explain to the American people

that I'm going to pull stakes on

a major strategic position in the Middle East?

And totally alienate my biggest donor in the process?

What good is bold idealism

if it all but guarantees the loss of a second term?

I'm talking about doing what's right.

And I'm talking about winning.

You're not gonna get fired.

Because that would be a crazy thing to do during an election,

because you're too valuable.

Should've said that one first.

I'm sure he's rethinking the VP position.

And I can't really blame him.

Don't worry about it. I'm sure that

Conrad appreciates your passion.

Okay, let's go with that one.

How's your day? Did you get

Jason's computer fixed?

Well, I'm afraid that's more bad news.

It got hacked somehow.

It's probably just some kids fooling around,

but I'm taking it to the FBI

to make sure it's not a more serious breach.

Really?

Yeah, it's probably that kid George from his chemistry class.

You know, the troll?

- That's not nice. - No, no. He's a troller.

He trolls.

Uh, he hacked a cheerleader's Tumblr account.

Well...

Henry, are you there?

Henry?

- Guys, we're home. - Hey.

- Are you okay? - Yes, please, no fussing.

- Dad! - I'm fine, I'm fine.

Dad, you were mugged. It's a big deal.

Oh, come on, he was in Desert Storm.

He's probably fine.

Plenty of people survive war and then get killed

in stupid acts of gun violence.

There was no gun. This was bat violence.

Did you break anything?

I cracked two ribs, but they're two

I don't use very often, so I'm fine.

Okay, grab a seat, Captain Stoical.

Jace, I'm sorry, but they got your computer.

It's jacked-up anyway.

I'm psyched for the upgrade.

Okay, look, why don't you guys go in

and make some dinner and Dad will limp in in a few minutes.

Yeah, okay, come on, guys.

Operation Tacos?

No, grilled cheese.

No, ramen. It never lets you down.

So, no other news from the FBI?

No, the plates were untraceable.

They said we shouldn't jump to conclusions.

Like it was a concerted,

organized effort to get the computer?

Yeah, like that.

Anyway,

they're handling it now. We shouldn't worry about it.

Great, I feel completely relaxed.

And I've got this Jane Pauley interview.

Do you want me to cancel?

No, of course not.

We've got plenty of time to stress about this.

Plus, if you stay here,

you'll have to eat grilled cheese ramen tacos.

- Go, save yourself. - Okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

So, Madam Secretary,

with the presidential primary debate only moments away,

it's a good time to address the elephant in the room.

If President Dalton secures the nomination,

do you expect to be offered the position of vice president?

And will you accept?

Well, I am unfamiliar

with that elephant.

Well, you can't be unfamiliar, with the speculation

that Vice President Delgado having health problems, that

you are the most obvious replacement.

Look, uh, the president still has the nomination to win

and I, I am, well, I have my hands full with my day job.

Speaking of that,

the recent superstorm that severely damaged

a U.S. naval base in Bahrain

could bring up the ongoing question

of climate change.

This is the third

or fourth storm of the century

in the last decade.

So it's beginning to look less like a freak of nature

than maybe a pattern of nature.

It's very difficult to say

that one storm is irrefutable evidence

of changing weather patterns...

I understand that, but do you, Madam Secretary,

believe that climate change is real?

It's not a matter of belief.

Based on the consensus in the scientific community,

I am convinced it's a significant issue

that needs to be addressed.

Are you breaking rank with the president

and the party on this?

Well, I-I've never

been an official member of any political party.

I'm not a partisan politician.

I'm a public servant.

That is an excellent clarification.

Madam Secretary?

Hey, Jay.

You're starting to look at home in the White House.

You ready for some varsity debate analysis?

Yes, ma'am, but first I have to say

I'm pleasantly taken aback and full of awe

and admiration

and that I have your back no matter how this turns out.

Great.

What are we talking about?

Your performance on the show just now.

Oh, the VP thing?

I felt I skirted that.

No, no, climate change.

Oh, come on, that was just chatter.

Bono was on afterwards to discuss his endorsement.

People were just...

Are you completely insane?!

Well, the test results aren't back yet,

- but... - You think this is funny?

You have created a firestorm inside the party.

Social media's blowing up.

It's gonna lead every news...

It was a personal question.

And I'm not gonna lie on national television.

The president understands

the difference between personal honesty and party politics.

The president understands there's an election to win.

And if you care at all about him,

or advancing your own agenda,

you'll keep your mouth shut about climate change

till the end of time.

Which may come sooner than you think.

You'd better hope it does. Where are you going?

I've changed my mind.

I'm gonna watch the debate at home.

He's in V-fib.

Start compressions.

Epinephrine, one milligram.

Get me the AED.

- Clear. - Clear.

Recharge?

Stand back.

Clear!

You're ready, Mr. President.

Hello.

We just got word.

Ensign Kelley didn't make it.

News is gonna break shortly.

It could come up in the debate.

I understand.

I'd like you to connect me to the family.

Right now, sir?

Yes, now.

I'd like a moment, please.

It's fine.

I'll see you out there.

Mr. and Mrs. Kelley?

I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss

and to thank you for the enormous sacrifice

that Sean made for his country and his fellow crewmen.

I understand he held onto that cable

until every sailor had made it to safety.

All of those men and their families are in his debt.

God be with you.

Every moment

of this presidency has been a failure

born of incompetency and cowardice.

A dirty bomb attack on American soil.

A gutless, lenient peace deal with Iran.

Appeasement of Russia with the shameful trade

of the notorious spy Peter Buckley.

It reveals a president catastrophically soft on defense

and unsupportive of the American military.

Now...

now we hear a base in Bahrain

has been destroyed by cyclone winds, and just moments ago,

we learned that Ensign Sean Kelley,

after remaining in a coma for several days, has died.

Ladies and gentlemen, even in peacetime,

Dalton cannot seem to protect

our men and women in uniform.

President Dalton, your response?

Ensign Sean Kelley's death

was not caused by so-called "soft support of the military,"

but because of a willful denial of reality

by many in Washington

and in my own party,

including Governor Evans.

And that reality is climate change.

The extreme weather patterns

and rising sea levels around the world.

Because we remain in denial about that,

our naval bases around the globe remain unsafe,

and our military men and women

who occupy them remain at unnecessary risk.

This scientifically proven reality

will continue to be a grave threat

to both military and civilian populations everywhere

until we take serious and specific action to address it.

And why don't we?

Because this reality doesn't serve us.

It doesn't serve the false construct of foreign policy.

It keeps us beholden to nations who have resources

we think we need.

Instead of committing ourselves to nations

who espouse and live and breathe the values we share.

The values of freedom and democracy

and basic human rights.

Economic and political gamesmanship

makes us no better than the imperial countries we censure.

We need to lead by example.

If elected to a second term,

I vow to prepare the United States for a changing world.

Changing rapidly due to a warming climate

and shifting global allegiances.

I will do this against all opposition,

including inside my own party.

Because as President Lyndon Johnson said

when he signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

risking his party's political future to do the right thing,

"What the hell's the presidency for?"

Looks like he forgives you.

What the hell has he done?

I think this is premature. Let us sit down with you.

I'm-I'm with the president now.

We could be there in half an hour.

I think you're making a serious mistake.

And I think you need to...

Well, that didn't take long.

Julius Burton is officially throwing

all his financial support to Sam Evans.

I'm tired of worrying about what men

like Burton do with their money.

I'm not going to renew

the Defense Cooperation Agreement with Bahrain.

Instead, we're going to move toward

building a new base in Tunisia.

We're going to bring our military and economic support

to a country that has earned it.

What about the next administration?

What happens when all this

executive action is rolled back in January?

Already writing a presidential obituary?

No, sir.

You did that yourself.

So it's official, President Conrad Dalton

will be a one-term president.

Governor Sam Evans just won the primary

and will head to the general election.

So, is this the first time that an incumbent president

has failed to get his party's nomination?

Actually, no, in 1856, Franklin Pierce failed to secure

his party's support, but it is only the second time,

which makes it pretty historic.

We'll be right back with more election coverage.

Sorry, Mr. President.

Uh, there are some things that we have to address.

You, uh, you need to

concede the nomination to Evans

and assure him that you'll toe the party line,

endorse his candidacy, and help him out

on the campaign trail

as much as you can, though...

Though right now

I'm such a liability that my services

might not be very much in demand.

You could look at that as an upside.

Yes, I think I will.

- Mr. President, I'm so sorry. - No, Bess.

We're not going to assign any blame here.

We all made our choices,

we did our best.

Although I do wish I'd been able

to announce your candidacy for vice president.

I appreciate your faith in me.

Sir, you still have seven months in office

and there's work to be done.

I suggest we all just...

focus on that.

That's right.

A great team.

I've been privileged to have you.

I'm sorry. It's just wrong.

Well, the good news is...

that you can go back to your intelligence work.

Maybe I'll go visit Stevie in Oxford this summer.

Go back to teaching.

We don't have to figure this all out tonight.

I really wanted a shot at that vice presidency, I'll admit it.

But mainly I just wanted Conrad

to have another term. He deserved it.

You both did.

Excuse me.

You guys want a cup of water?

Madam Secretary.

Chief Justice, hi.

Tough loss.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

And you would have made a great

vice president, too.

I would have voted for that ticket.

And it's not even my party.

Thank you, sir.

Don... Don't tell anyone.

According to the new Defense Cooperation Agreement,

the construction on the naval base

will employ Tunisian contractors and workers,

which will bring a boost to your economy.

We look forward

to establishing a strong partnership with your country.

As do we, I assure you.

And I do appreciate, Mr. President, Madam Secretary,

the sacrifices you made on our behalf.

It may be a dark moment now, but you have

moved your country toward greatness.

People don't always

thank you for that, but your legacy

will reflect it.

Thank you, Foreign Minister.

I'm proud that we could accomplish this together.

Believe me, I know only too well

the perils of leading a country into a new direction.

Have a good trip back.

Well, that's ironic.

Being given advice on the pitfalls of democracy

by one of the most nascent in the world.

Russell and I'll be working on strategies

to ensure against the next administration

being able to undo this negotiation.

Yes. Fred Reynold's plan is to slash defense

back to bows and arrows.

Either way...

this agreement is at risk.

Sam Evans is on his way over to talk about my endorsement.

Turns out that while I'm kryptonite to much of the base,

among moderates and independent swing voters,

and, his words...

"other coveted demographics"...

- I'm still popular. - Well, I guess that's

the domestic politics version

of "you're big in Japan."

Better to be a lame duck

than a dead duck, I suppose.

Thanks, Bess.

Madam Secretary, good to see you.

- Governor Evans. - I just ran into

Foreign Minister Mossadek on the way out.

I guess he was here to discuss a naval base

- you promised him over... - We've already secured the agreement.

Which I will do everything in my power to undo.

I'll let you go. The president's waiting.

Elizabeth.

We're under a lot of pressure

from a number of different organizations

and constituencies, and though I'm proud

of achieving the nomination, I'm sure you're aware

that some damage has been done to party unity.

Conrad's endorsement will go a long way to fix that,

but administrative continuity from one term to the next

will help even more.

So I hope that you will consider

maintaining your role as secretary of state

in my cabinet.

I'm asking Russell Jackson to stay, too.

I know you can't answer now.

But think about it and call me back when you come round, okay?

I-I just realized that I...

I left my pen, and I'm...

It's a sentimental thing, my husband gave it to me.

I'm just gonna run back and get it. You don't mind,

do you?

Bess?

Don't endorse Evans.

Run as an independent.

- What? - You just said

that you are an asset in the general election

with broad popular support.

And it must be even broader than we think,

or Evans wouldn't be hitting it so hard.

What if you have a shot, even without

your party's support?

The move would be historically unprecedented,

but given the coup that they just pulled on you,

one unprecedented event deserves another.

Well, it's either that or leave the country

in the hands of Evans, a spineless puppet

for special interests, or to Fred Reynolds

in the other party... a clueless isolationist.

I realize this is a reckless play,

given that no independent has ever won the presidency,

although Teddy Roosevelt came close,

but that was...

With the right support

and an aggressive enough ground game,

we have a fighting chance,

and wouldn't you rather

go out fighting?

If we're gonna make history,

let's make the good kind.

You're killing me. You know that, right?

Can I get you a drink?

No, thanks. I pre-drank.

So, I-I take it you've

spoken with Conrad.

Oh, what the hell? I'm not driving.

Conrad running as an independent

is an insane idea.

Primarily 'cause he can't win.

Also...

because it puts me in an impossible position.

Choosing between this president

and the party I have supported since middle school.

I would counter it's not the same party

you've supported since middle school.

Its nominee represents nothing

of what you stand for,

and Conrad's chances of winning

are... narrow

- but not impossible. - What do you think I've been doing

all night? I've run the numbers, Elizabeth.

He loses handily in nine out of ten scenarios.

So what's the tenth?

Let's concentrate on that.

The winning scenario...

depends on one big concession.

That's why I'm here.

With your popularity

among independents and moderates,

you're likely to carry swing states

like Florida, Ohio, Virginia.

The bad news is...

that's not enough to win the election.

But you don't need to win.

You just need not to lose.

The goal is to keep any candidate

from getting to the requisite 270 electoral votes.

If that were to happen,

the election gets thrown to the House of Representatives.

And there, you would have

a very good chance of winning.

The biggest barrier to stopping Evans from getting to 270

is his home state of Pennsylvania

and its 20 electoral votes.

And how do we pull that off?

Well, sir,

there's really only one way.

You need a popular Pennsylvanian on the ticket.

Senator Teresa Hurst pulls

big numbers there. She's fiercely independent,

she's a shameless supporter of yours.

You need to choose her

to be your vice presidential candidate.

No.

I chose you

as a trusted confidant

and the exact right person for the job.

Not another ticket-balancing politician.

Teresa Hurst is a rising star.

She's on the practical side of all the issues...

And don't forget you're running

on the "dismantling the world as we know it" platform.

I'm sorry... change foreign policy,

- change the world. - And if we're gonna go with that,

you're gonna need me

as your secretary of state, sir.

Not your vice president.

Right now, you need to do what you can to win.

Now she gets it.

Remind me what was so bad

about the campaign circuit?

Besides everything?

I am so far behind on these term papers.

I'm gonna be up all night. Maybe I should go downstairs.

Why? I'm gonna be up all night

with restructuring American foreign policy.

It'll be fun, be like college.

We can order out some bad food.

Cheeseburger pizza is on the way.

You are so handsome.

I'm gonna make sure we have Tums. Tums!

What's that?

Henry...

where'd these come from?

I have no idea.

Someone is stalking our kids.

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