With the Democratic Convention only hours away, Leo is still trying to nanny the kindergarten kids, with Josh, Will still bickering over who should get the best placements, best seating, best rooms etc. And there is still the ongoing issue of selecting their respective VP nominations.
Leo, and subsequently, the president want to avoid the convention turning into a circus of farce during live TV broadcasts, as this will undermine the party as a whole when compared to the Swiss-watch precision of the Republican convention just a few days before.
For those who love their behind-the-scenes politics during these things, this episode is definitely for you (and me!) The fast-paced camerawork and editing matches the chaotic scenes in the strategy rooms of all 3 nominees (well, just Russell and Santos really, as Hoynes has no chance).
Josh, of course, is in his element with his quick-fire thinking, as he sees the votes for each state roll in, and he has to beg delegates to stick with Santos into the 2nd or 3rd ballots.
There is similar chaos in the Russell camp, with Will Bailey & Donna constantly on the phones pleading with swinging state delegates to go with Russell.
But this becomes even more tactical when Senator Baker decides not to accept the VP offer from either Russell or Santos, but decides to got it alone from the convention floor, and because of his popularity he is sweeping up states from Russell, Hoynes and Santos, thus causing more panic in both camps.
Its so fast and chaotic it will leave you breathless and probably confused, but it makes for brilliant TV drama, especially when the convention goes into a rare second day, and Leo is leaning ever more hard on Josh/Santos to back down or at least take the VP spot under Russell.
Ultimately the final result was probably never in doubt, although the choice of VP did take me aback. But again Bradley Whitford (Josh) and Joshua Malina (Will) give fantastic performances as the stressed out campaign managers, with great support from John Spencer (Leo) and Janel Maloney (Donna)
Leo, and subsequently, the president want to avoid the convention turning into a circus of farce during live TV broadcasts, as this will undermine the party as a whole when compared to the Swiss-watch precision of the Republican convention just a few days before.
For those who love their behind-the-scenes politics during these things, this episode is definitely for you (and me!) The fast-paced camerawork and editing matches the chaotic scenes in the strategy rooms of all 3 nominees (well, just Russell and Santos really, as Hoynes has no chance).
Josh, of course, is in his element with his quick-fire thinking, as he sees the votes for each state roll in, and he has to beg delegates to stick with Santos into the 2nd or 3rd ballots.
There is similar chaos in the Russell camp, with Will Bailey & Donna constantly on the phones pleading with swinging state delegates to go with Russell.
But this becomes even more tactical when Senator Baker decides not to accept the VP offer from either Russell or Santos, but decides to got it alone from the convention floor, and because of his popularity he is sweeping up states from Russell, Hoynes and Santos, thus causing more panic in both camps.
Its so fast and chaotic it will leave you breathless and probably confused, but it makes for brilliant TV drama, especially when the convention goes into a rare second day, and Leo is leaning ever more hard on Josh/Santos to back down or at least take the VP spot under Russell.
Ultimately the final result was probably never in doubt, although the choice of VP did take me aback. But again Bradley Whitford (Josh) and Joshua Malina (Will) give fantastic performances as the stressed out campaign managers, with great support from John Spencer (Leo) and Janel Maloney (Donna)