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When new polling puts Santos and Vinick neck-and-neck nationwide, the Santos campaign staff are elated – Josh and Donna so much so that they end up sharing a kiss, which forces them to confront their feelings for each other. Vinick, on the other hand, has a cold, and is feeling pressure from the Republican National Committee to make a rightward turn in his campaign and play to the Republican base. This makes Bruno fear that he is going to be fired. President Bartlet summons both candidates to the White House so he can advise them that he is ordering tens of thousands of U.S. troops into Kazakhstan. Before he meets with either presidential candidate, he meets with Leo McGarry, whom he has also called to the White House. Bartlet's meeting with Leo is more personal as he shares his concerns about the consequences of his decisions, with Leo back in his old role as the President's closest confidant. This was John Spencer's last appearance. Note: Multiple unauthorized full video scenes involving Josh and Donna's kiss and the aftermath in this episode were leaked on Youtube, other video sharing sites and fan discussion sites weeks before airing originating from a press DVD. Submitted as Emmy nominee for Outstanding Drama.
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