1 00:00:03,980 --> 00:00:06,197 - Morning everyone. - Morning. 2 00:00:07,091 --> 00:00:09,141 The Senate Intelligence Committee will begin 3 00:00:09,142 --> 00:00:11,153 its investigation into the McCord campaign 4 00:00:11,177 --> 00:00:12,922 this afternoon with a closed hearing 5 00:00:12,946 --> 00:00:14,624 with counselor to the president 6 00:00:14,648 --> 00:00:16,826 and former campaign manager Michael Barnow. 7 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:18,828 While President McCord is wholly confident that 8 00:00:18,852 --> 00:00:20,830 the Senate Intelligence Committee will find 9 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:22,732 no evidence whatsoever to support 10 00:00:22,756 --> 00:00:26,002 Senator Hanson's claims that the McCord campaign 11 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,737 cooperated with Iran's interference in the election, 12 00:00:27,761 --> 00:00:29,905 she respects and supports Congress' right 13 00:00:29,929 --> 00:00:32,008 to oversee the executive branch, 14 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:34,877 and pledges full cooperation. 15 00:00:34,901 --> 00:00:37,179 President McCord's historic education, science, 16 00:00:37,203 --> 00:00:40,049 and infrastructure bill passed with bipartisan support 17 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:42,184 in Congress last week, and is moving forward. 18 00:00:42,208 --> 00:00:43,619 Finally, following a long-standing 19 00:00:43,643 --> 00:00:44,887 White House tradition, 20 00:00:44,911 --> 00:00:47,089 President McCord will throw out the first pitch 21 00:00:47,113 --> 00:00:49,473 for the New York Mets' opening game at Citi Field this week. 22 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:51,827 I'm told Syndergaard better watch his back. 23 00:00:53,386 --> 00:00:54,363 I'll take questions. 24 00:00:54,387 --> 00:00:56,265 - Daisy. Daisy. - Steve, go ahead. 25 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:58,467 This morning saw three major demonstrations 26 00:00:58,491 --> 00:01:00,603 protesting the severe hike in gas prices 27 00:01:00,627 --> 00:01:03,005 brought on by the new gas tax in the infrastructure bill. 28 00:01:03,029 --> 00:01:05,341 How does President McCord respond to the criticism 29 00:01:05,365 --> 00:01:08,878 that this tax unfairly burdens lower-income Americans? 30 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:10,780 The president is very aware that Americans are 31 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:12,114 feeling it at the pump this week. 32 00:01:12,138 --> 00:01:15,117 As tough as it is, it's important to keep in mind 33 00:01:15,141 --> 00:01:16,852 that this is a short-term hardship 34 00:01:16,876 --> 00:01:19,188 that will lead to long-term gains. 35 00:01:19,212 --> 00:01:21,190 It's also true that the recent oil refinery fire 36 00:01:21,214 --> 00:01:22,525 outside Philadelphia 37 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:24,427 caused a spike in fuel prices 38 00:01:24,451 --> 00:01:26,996 - in many eastern states. - Daisy. Daisy. 39 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:28,116 Keira. 40 00:01:28,117 --> 00:01:30,177 This morning's poll in the Washington Chronicle 41 00:01:30,178 --> 00:01:32,468 show's President McCord's lowest approval rating 42 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:34,136 since she took office. 43 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:36,472 Is the president concerned that the controversial 44 00:01:36,496 --> 00:01:38,474 gas tax is responsible for the drop? 45 00:01:38,498 --> 00:01:39,809 Well, the ESI bill is 46 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:41,844 the most sweeping legislation since the New Deal. 47 00:01:41,868 --> 00:01:43,346 And it's gonna take months and years 48 00:01:43,370 --> 00:01:46,015 before its effects will reach every community. 49 00:01:46,039 --> 00:01:47,783 A poll is just one moment in time. 50 00:01:47,807 --> 00:01:49,752 But the point the protesters are making is that 51 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:51,854 a uniform fuel tax puts a greater burden 52 00:01:51,878 --> 00:01:53,756 on lower-income Americans, 53 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:55,858 and it should be replaced by a tax commensurate with income. 54 00:01:55,882 --> 00:01:58,828 Again, the minimal fuel tax is being temporarily inflated 55 00:01:58,852 --> 00:02:01,297 due to the recent oil refinery accident. 56 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:03,821 So-so you're saying the protesters are overreacting? 57 00:02:03,845 --> 00:02:04,900 Of course not, Frank. 58 00:02:04,924 --> 00:02:06,275 When do you expect the prices to go down? 59 00:02:06,276 --> 00:02:08,137 I don't have projections on that. 60 00:02:08,161 --> 00:02:09,405 Why is the president throwing out 61 00:02:09,429 --> 00:02:10,539 the first pitch for the Mets? 62 00:02:10,563 --> 00:02:12,074 Does she have a special connection to the team? 63 00:02:12,098 --> 00:02:13,509 Well, as president of the United States, 64 00:02:13,533 --> 00:02:14,910 she supports every great American team. 65 00:02:14,934 --> 00:02:17,380 And also, the Mets worked with her schedule. 66 00:02:17,404 --> 00:02:19,281 Thanks, everyone, that's all. 67 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:23,619 I can admit when I'm wrong. 68 00:02:23,643 --> 00:02:26,288 Are we taking this healthy thing too far? 69 00:02:26,312 --> 00:02:27,723 I wouldn't call it wrong. 70 00:02:27,747 --> 00:02:31,127 It's just a lot of chewing. 71 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:34,330 You know, you could get your chief of staff 72 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:36,766 to bring us some of those dumplings. 73 00:02:36,790 --> 00:02:39,602 The fried ones from Imperial Palace. 74 00:02:39,626 --> 00:02:41,837 Sneak it right by the kitchen. Chef Cindy will never know. 75 00:02:41,861 --> 00:02:44,580 It's almost like we both worked in intelligence. 76 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:48,244 Oh, it's just growing pains. 77 00:02:48,268 --> 00:02:49,378 Madam President? 78 00:02:49,402 --> 00:02:50,379 Good morning. 79 00:02:50,403 --> 00:02:51,580 Oh, you're just in time for 80 00:02:51,604 --> 00:02:53,716 ancient grains and, uh, 81 00:02:53,740 --> 00:02:55,418 marinated tofu. 82 00:02:55,442 --> 00:02:58,254 Yeah, I'm cutting back. 83 00:02:58,278 --> 00:02:59,855 - Russia briefing. - Right. 84 00:02:59,879 --> 00:03:01,690 Yeah. Wait a minute. 85 00:03:01,714 --> 00:03:03,159 Where did I leave that binder? 86 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:04,627 Bedside table. You really should find 87 00:03:04,651 --> 00:03:06,829 some lighter bedtime reading, babe. 88 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:08,964 No. Actually, it was great. 89 00:03:08,988 --> 00:03:11,867 State is killing it on this deal with Russia. 90 00:03:11,891 --> 00:03:13,335 You're killing it as well, ma'am. 91 00:03:13,359 --> 00:03:15,438 He has to be nice to me now. It's weird, right? 92 00:03:15,462 --> 00:03:16,906 Well, he is right. 93 00:03:16,930 --> 00:03:19,074 ESI was a huge victory. 94 00:03:19,098 --> 00:03:22,284 Yeah. Not for everyone. 95 00:03:23,169 --> 00:03:25,314 Honeymoon's over. 96 00:03:25,338 --> 00:03:27,516 At least 40% of the country's gonna hate you 97 00:03:27,540 --> 00:03:31,587 at any given time, you might as well get used to it. 98 00:03:31,611 --> 00:03:35,491 I was thinking about responding to the protests. 99 00:03:35,515 --> 00:03:37,493 You know, explain the long-term benefits 100 00:03:37,517 --> 00:03:39,829 - of the bill. - It already passed. 101 00:03:39,853 --> 00:03:42,131 People hear a president talking about taxes, 102 00:03:42,155 --> 00:03:43,466 that's all they hear. 103 00:03:43,490 --> 00:03:46,535 Yeah, well, that's all they're talking about as is. 104 00:03:46,559 --> 00:03:48,037 I mean, we're losing the message. 105 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:50,439 Well, then, let Daisy face the firing squad. 106 00:03:50,463 --> 00:03:51,607 That's her job. 107 00:03:51,631 --> 00:03:54,844 Elizabeth is the one that talked the Russians into 108 00:03:54,868 --> 00:03:55,878 de-alerting their nukes, Russell. 109 00:03:55,902 --> 00:03:57,112 Why not let her get out there? 110 00:03:57,136 --> 00:04:00,449 Because she's not a diplomat anymore. 111 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:01,884 She's a leader. 112 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:05,221 Leaders don't negotiate with protesters, it looks... 113 00:04:05,245 --> 00:04:07,496 - Responsive? - Weak. 114 00:04:09,649 --> 00:04:10,659 You ready? 115 00:04:10,683 --> 00:04:12,695 By all means, let's go hold hands 116 00:04:12,719 --> 00:04:14,430 with a bunch of protesters 117 00:04:14,454 --> 00:04:18,434 who don't know how to open a savings account. 118 00:04:18,458 --> 00:04:20,436 I need the briefing materials for the meeting 119 00:04:20,460 --> 00:04:22,838 with the secretary of commerce. 120 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:26,108 And cancel my lunch with Senator Baker. 121 00:04:26,132 --> 00:04:28,043 Reschedule it for after the Russian signing. 122 00:04:28,067 --> 00:04:29,078 Where are we with the head count 123 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:31,186 on the signing ceremony? 124 00:04:32,972 --> 00:04:35,551 Sorry. Yes, they're waiting for you. 125 00:04:35,575 --> 00:04:37,520 Did you hear anything I just said? 126 00:04:37,544 --> 00:04:39,588 Mr. Barnow asked me to wear these. He says 127 00:04:39,612 --> 00:04:43,025 all assistants are leakier than his grandfather's dinghy. 128 00:04:43,049 --> 00:04:44,026 But I assure you, I would never offer 129 00:04:44,050 --> 00:04:46,161 confidential information to any... 130 00:04:46,185 --> 00:04:48,564 I'm confused. 131 00:04:48,588 --> 00:04:51,433 Did we cooperate with the Iran hack or not? 132 00:04:51,457 --> 00:04:52,468 Good morning. We did not. 133 00:04:52,492 --> 00:04:54,637 Then why the hell do I have 134 00:04:54,661 --> 00:04:56,705 22 pages of strategy 135 00:04:56,729 --> 00:04:59,208 for a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about nothing? 136 00:04:59,232 --> 00:05:01,110 Obviously, this is pure theater. 137 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:03,145 But with Mike's unusual position at State 138 00:05:03,169 --> 00:05:04,179 and some of his relationships, 139 00:05:04,203 --> 00:05:05,714 we wanted to think through every angle. 140 00:05:05,738 --> 00:05:07,583 Is there anything to worry about? 141 00:05:07,607 --> 00:05:09,118 Is it ever pretty when some puffed-up senator 142 00:05:09,142 --> 00:05:11,086 wants to play Jimmy Stewart and shine a light on the operatives 143 00:05:11,110 --> 00:05:12,588 who actually make this country run? 144 00:05:12,612 --> 00:05:15,224 I never crossed any lines, and I definitely didn't 145 00:05:15,248 --> 00:05:16,859 help Iran hack into somebody's divorce records, 146 00:05:16,883 --> 00:05:18,694 if for no other reason than I wouldn't want anyone 147 00:05:18,718 --> 00:05:19,728 to hack into mine. 148 00:05:19,752 --> 00:05:21,697 That's actually not a bad argument. 149 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:23,098 Well, keep it minimal in there. 150 00:05:23,122 --> 00:05:25,868 You want political theater? Let's bore 'em to death. 151 00:05:25,892 --> 00:05:27,578 The president made it clear she wants full cooperation. 152 00:05:27,602 --> 00:05:28,606 This is Washington. 153 00:05:28,607 --> 00:05:30,239 I can fully cooperate without giving them anything. 154 00:05:30,263 --> 00:05:32,508 Why is POTUS weighing in on this? 155 00:05:32,532 --> 00:05:33,742 I'm White House counsel, Russell. 156 00:05:33,766 --> 00:05:35,778 She reached out to reiterate her wishes. 157 00:05:35,802 --> 00:05:38,247 I thought I made it clear she's out of the loop. 158 00:05:38,271 --> 00:05:39,882 One leaked comment about strategy, 159 00:05:39,906 --> 00:05:42,618 the press will turn it into a full-blown coverup. 160 00:05:42,642 --> 00:05:44,853 I haven't read her in on anything substantive. 161 00:05:44,877 --> 00:05:47,957 She did, however, say that if questioning gets into 162 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:50,059 Mike's time as chief of staff, she wants us to answer. 163 00:05:50,083 --> 00:05:52,828 Sure. Why would we bother claiming executive privilege? 164 00:05:52,852 --> 00:05:55,531 This is why I don't want her in the loop. 165 00:05:55,555 --> 00:05:56,699 Don't shoot the messenger. 166 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:58,834 Guys, we all serve at the pleasure. 167 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:01,704 That doesn't mean we help her commit suicide. 168 00:06:01,728 --> 00:06:03,772 - Answer, but keep it minimal. - Yeah. 169 00:06:03,796 --> 00:06:07,042 And for God's sake, stop reading her in! 170 00:06:10,136 --> 00:06:11,113 That is her. 171 00:06:11,137 --> 00:06:12,715 Yeah, that is her. 172 00:06:12,739 --> 00:06:14,316 - Hey. - Hi. Hey. 173 00:06:14,340 --> 00:06:15,551 - Uh... - Oh, I'm sor... 174 00:06:15,575 --> 00:06:17,286 - Griffin. Sorry. - Hey. Stevie. 175 00:06:17,310 --> 00:06:19,755 Sorry. I'm never sure if I should introduce myself or... 176 00:06:19,779 --> 00:06:23,459 Yeah, sure. I mean, I have the same problem all the time. 177 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:25,995 - Not really. Uh, thanks for meeting me. - Of course. 178 00:06:26,019 --> 00:06:27,563 I mean, thank you. 179 00:06:27,587 --> 00:06:29,714 Um, Blake had very nice things to say about you, so... 180 00:06:29,738 --> 00:06:30,831 Really? 181 00:06:30,832 --> 00:06:32,635 That's... Gosh, that's funny. I always thought that 182 00:06:32,659 --> 00:06:33,936 he found me to be a horrible roommate. 183 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:34,937 No. 184 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:36,972 But I was a reliable baritone 185 00:06:36,996 --> 00:06:38,774 - in the a cappella group, so... - I see. 186 00:06:38,798 --> 00:06:41,777 ...that must have made up for my poor dish washing skills. 187 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:45,171 - Boy, you're even prettier in person. - Oh... 188 00:06:45,195 --> 00:06:46,215 Sorry. Oh, my God, that's a weird thing to say. 189 00:06:46,239 --> 00:06:49,918 No. No, no. It's totally fine. 190 00:06:49,942 --> 00:06:50,919 - Um... - Forgive me. 191 00:06:50,943 --> 00:06:54,289 No, it's... 192 00:06:54,313 --> 00:06:56,225 I'm actually not really, like, 193 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:58,961 used to being out in public. 194 00:06:58,985 --> 00:07:02,064 I usually just eat lunch alone at my desk and... 195 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:03,298 - Sure, sure. - Oh, you have that... 196 00:07:03,322 --> 00:07:04,500 That's so cool, you're with the 197 00:07:04,524 --> 00:07:07,136 - Human Amnesty Association. - Yeah. 198 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:09,438 They must be really grateful for the attention. 199 00:07:09,462 --> 00:07:13,142 I... hope I'm bringing more to it 200 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:15,318 than just attention, but they probably are, yes. 201 00:07:15,342 --> 00:07:16,492 I'm sorry. 202 00:07:19,806 --> 00:07:21,717 Do you solemnly swear to give this committee 203 00:07:21,741 --> 00:07:23,318 the truth, the full truth, and nothing but the truth 204 00:07:23,342 --> 00:07:24,319 so help you God? 205 00:07:24,343 --> 00:07:25,654 I do. 206 00:07:25,678 --> 00:07:27,990 Mr. Barnow, would you describe 207 00:07:28,014 --> 00:07:29,491 your position at the State Department? 208 00:07:29,515 --> 00:07:32,895 I served as Secretary's unofficial advisor 209 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:34,163 and legal counsel. 210 00:07:34,187 --> 00:07:36,265 This was a highly unusual position, was it not? 211 00:07:36,289 --> 00:07:39,702 It was unusual for me in that I wasn't paid. 212 00:07:39,726 --> 00:07:41,303 Ah, so you were rewarded for your time 213 00:07:41,327 --> 00:07:44,073 with a senior White House position? 214 00:07:44,097 --> 00:07:46,075 Mr. Barnow was clearly a trusted advisor. 215 00:07:46,099 --> 00:07:47,443 I think the Committee would agree 216 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:50,512 that's pretty standard criterion for a staff position. 217 00:07:50,536 --> 00:07:51,547 Very well. 218 00:07:51,571 --> 00:07:52,781 During your time as an unpaid, 219 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:55,250 unofficial advisor at the State Department, 220 00:07:55,274 --> 00:07:57,519 were you privy to any negotiations 221 00:07:57,543 --> 00:07:59,455 for the United States' agreement with Iran? 222 00:07:59,479 --> 00:08:00,789 I never reviewed any documents 223 00:08:00,813 --> 00:08:03,258 or spoke to any officials regarding that agreement. 224 00:08:03,282 --> 00:08:04,526 When the secretary traveled to Tehran 225 00:08:04,550 --> 00:08:06,295 for a secret meeting with Zahed Javani, 226 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:07,930 were you aware of the trip? 227 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:08,864 I was not. 228 00:08:08,888 --> 00:08:11,633 In your time as Candidate McCord's campaign manager, 229 00:08:11,657 --> 00:08:13,068 were you ever approached by anyone 230 00:08:13,092 --> 00:08:15,270 who offered damaging information 231 00:08:15,294 --> 00:08:18,273 - about any of her political opponents? - Like every campaign, 232 00:08:18,297 --> 00:08:21,009 we contracted with a firm for oppositional research, 233 00:08:21,033 --> 00:08:23,946 but we saw no need to seek or accept any information 234 00:08:23,970 --> 00:08:25,514 outside of that which we were already paying for. 235 00:08:25,538 --> 00:08:28,383 Did this research include information about 236 00:08:28,407 --> 00:08:30,753 Senator Miller's extramarital affair, 237 00:08:30,777 --> 00:08:33,555 or his illegitimate children? 238 00:08:33,579 --> 00:08:34,857 No, it did not. 239 00:08:34,881 --> 00:08:36,458 You had no knowledge whatsoever 240 00:08:36,482 --> 00:08:38,227 of those allegations 241 00:08:38,251 --> 00:08:39,661 before they were reported in the press? 242 00:08:39,685 --> 00:08:41,764 I was notified the day before it was published. 243 00:08:41,788 --> 00:08:44,133 Really? Because in your written testimony, 244 00:08:44,157 --> 00:08:46,635 you stated you had no knowledge of it prior 245 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:48,070 to its being published. 246 00:08:48,094 --> 00:08:52,040 Mr. Barnow was contacted for comment the day before. 247 00:08:52,064 --> 00:08:54,643 This is clearly what he meant by having learned of the story 248 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:55,817 through the press. 249 00:09:04,677 --> 00:09:05,954 Madam President, are you concerned 250 00:09:05,978 --> 00:09:08,090 about the investigation of your campaign manager? 251 00:09:08,114 --> 00:09:10,459 What are your goals for your upcoming visit to Lebanon? 252 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,161 Will you consider eliminating 253 00:09:12,185 --> 00:09:13,815 the gas tax in light of the protests? 254 00:09:15,655 --> 00:09:20,302 Listen, one of my primary initiatives in the ESI bill 255 00:09:20,326 --> 00:09:22,471 was to wean us away from foreign oil 256 00:09:22,495 --> 00:09:25,340 and to foster the growth of renewable energy. 257 00:09:25,364 --> 00:09:28,143 Now, I know that a lot of Americans 258 00:09:28,167 --> 00:09:29,812 are feeling this right now. 259 00:09:29,836 --> 00:09:34,149 I remember when Henry and I both had long commutes, 260 00:09:34,173 --> 00:09:37,986 and a spike in oil prices meant we had a lot less 261 00:09:38,010 --> 00:09:40,355 - at the end of every month. - How did you get through it? 262 00:09:40,379 --> 00:09:43,659 I mean, one of the things that we did, 263 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:46,595 we checked the air pressure in our tires regularly. 264 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:49,698 And believe it or not, that little bit of maintenance 265 00:09:49,722 --> 00:09:53,502 gave us a few extra miles on every tank, so... 266 00:09:53,526 --> 00:09:55,170 The point is, 267 00:09:55,194 --> 00:09:59,074 if we are going to address climate change head on, 268 00:09:59,098 --> 00:10:02,945 then we need to come together and make these sacrifices now, 269 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:04,680 while there's still time left. 270 00:10:04,704 --> 00:10:06,048 Thank you. 271 00:10:06,072 --> 00:10:07,983 Madam President, when you throw out the first pitch 272 00:10:08,007 --> 00:10:09,651 at Citi Field, will you throw it from the stands 273 00:10:09,675 --> 00:10:10,786 or the mound? 274 00:10:10,810 --> 00:10:13,388 Did you ask my predecessor that question? 275 00:10:13,412 --> 00:10:16,725 I'm gonna do what every president 276 00:10:16,749 --> 00:10:18,293 since Ronald Reagan has done. 277 00:10:18,317 --> 00:10:20,495 I will see you on the mound. Thanks, everyone. 278 00:10:20,519 --> 00:10:22,670 Thank you, guys. That's it. Thank you. 279 00:10:24,023 --> 00:10:26,835 How far is it from the mound to home base? 280 00:10:26,859 --> 00:10:29,471 It's home plate, and it's 60 feet, six inches. 281 00:10:29,495 --> 00:10:33,308 Now, see? Why the extra six inches? 282 00:10:33,332 --> 00:10:40,944 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com. 283 00:10:45,097 --> 00:10:46,608 Uh, you'll be introduced by 284 00:10:46,632 --> 00:10:48,276 the president of the Press Association, 285 00:10:48,300 --> 00:10:51,179 Gabriela Mendez, then remarks for 15 minutes, 286 00:10:51,203 --> 00:10:55,350 then 50 handshakes and 20 photos backstage. 287 00:10:55,374 --> 00:10:58,920 When did presidents ever have time to play golf? 288 00:10:58,944 --> 00:10:59,921 I can schedule that. 289 00:10:59,945 --> 00:11:00,989 Mm, not this Sunday. 290 00:11:01,013 --> 00:11:02,243 There's the prayer service. 291 00:11:04,016 --> 00:11:05,293 That's not reading face, 292 00:11:05,317 --> 00:11:06,828 that's worried face. 293 00:11:06,852 --> 00:11:07,829 What? 294 00:11:07,853 --> 00:11:08,964 Just an opinion piece. 295 00:11:08,988 --> 00:11:10,232 A dumb one. 296 00:11:10,256 --> 00:11:11,733 What's it about? 297 00:11:11,757 --> 00:11:14,035 The comment about checking the air pressure in the tires. 298 00:11:14,059 --> 00:11:15,837 He's trying to make it seem out of touch. 299 00:11:15,861 --> 00:11:20,242 Okay, the reporter asked me what we did, and now 300 00:11:20,266 --> 00:11:22,043 I'm Marie Antoinette with a pressure gage. 301 00:11:22,067 --> 00:11:23,245 At least 302 00:11:23,269 --> 00:11:25,013 they're distracted from the Senate hearings. 303 00:11:25,037 --> 00:11:26,581 On a positive note, there's a lot of excitement 304 00:11:26,605 --> 00:11:28,250 on Twitter for your first pitch. 305 00:11:28,274 --> 00:11:30,986 That's true. #FirstPitch is trending. 306 00:11:31,010 --> 00:11:32,487 No pressure there. 307 00:11:32,511 --> 00:11:33,895 Only tire pressure. 308 00:11:36,248 --> 00:11:38,126 Apart from your work with members of 309 00:11:38,150 --> 00:11:40,695 NIAC, have you worked with any other organizations tied to 310 00:11:40,719 --> 00:11:43,932 - Iranian interests? - Senator, Mr. Barnow has 311 00:11:43,956 --> 00:11:46,234 already submitted a complete list 312 00:11:46,258 --> 00:11:48,637 - of all relevant business relationships... - Hold on, no, 313 00:11:48,661 --> 00:11:50,238 I-I may have, I may have forgotten one. 314 00:11:50,262 --> 00:11:51,706 A guy named Farhad. 315 00:11:51,730 --> 00:11:55,343 Very chatty waiter at Farhad's Falafel. 316 00:11:55,367 --> 00:11:57,746 What? Money, money changed hands. 317 00:11:57,770 --> 00:12:01,016 You may find this inquiry worthy of contempt, Mr. Barnow. 318 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:03,919 I assure you the American people do not. 319 00:12:03,943 --> 00:12:06,254 Let's move on to the campaign stop last July. 320 00:12:06,278 --> 00:12:07,422 In Bangor, Maine. 321 00:12:07,446 --> 00:12:09,891 A moment, please? 322 00:12:09,915 --> 00:12:11,993 Uh, where's, where's he going with this? 323 00:12:12,017 --> 00:12:14,796 He's spinning his wheels. 324 00:12:14,820 --> 00:12:17,165 There was nothing illegal. Just... 325 00:12:17,189 --> 00:12:19,367 run out the clock on it. 326 00:12:19,391 --> 00:12:20,942 When you're ready, Mr. Barnow. 327 00:12:23,996 --> 00:12:25,707 In order to understand what happened in Bangor, 328 00:12:25,731 --> 00:12:27,709 first, we really have to go back to Portland. 329 00:12:27,733 --> 00:12:28,710 I can't, 330 00:12:28,734 --> 00:12:30,879 I can't have another meal 331 00:12:30,903 --> 00:12:32,080 on the bus, I'm sorry. 332 00:12:32,104 --> 00:12:33,748 Okay, we're an hour and a half outside of Portland. 333 00:12:33,772 --> 00:12:35,250 It's 10 minutes, Mike. 334 00:12:35,274 --> 00:12:37,452 Okay, what you, what you need is sleep. 335 00:12:37,476 --> 00:12:39,454 What I need is to work on my stump speech! 336 00:12:39,478 --> 00:12:41,756 There is nothing wrong with the speech. 337 00:12:41,780 --> 00:12:44,726 People think I sound like a robot. 338 00:12:44,750 --> 00:12:47,429 See, every candidate has their own version of road burn, 339 00:12:47,453 --> 00:12:50,632 the point at which all reserves of optimism and resilience 340 00:12:50,656 --> 00:12:53,201 are worn away by the lack of sleep, 341 00:12:53,225 --> 00:12:56,037 wretched food, and a relentless schedule 342 00:12:56,061 --> 00:12:57,539 under constant scrutiny. 343 00:12:57,563 --> 00:13:00,609 The danger with road burn is that it generally leads 344 00:13:00,633 --> 00:13:03,845 to a meltdown. And my number one job as campaign manager 345 00:13:03,869 --> 00:13:05,614 is to make sure that this meltdown 346 00:13:05,638 --> 00:13:06,848 did not occur in front of cameras. 347 00:13:06,872 --> 00:13:07,983 Hey, we really should be back on the road. 348 00:13:07,984 --> 00:13:08,815 Mike... 349 00:13:08,816 --> 00:13:10,185 Well, there's too much radiation out here. 350 00:13:10,209 --> 00:13:11,186 Something you can handle with your new... 351 00:13:11,210 --> 00:13:13,321 Oh, my God! Look! 352 00:13:13,345 --> 00:13:14,322 And then it happened. 353 00:13:14,346 --> 00:13:15,490 - Oh... - That poor thing. 354 00:13:15,514 --> 00:13:18,126 Ooh... it's still breathing. 355 00:13:18,150 --> 00:13:19,794 Must've fallen from its nest. 356 00:13:19,818 --> 00:13:21,763 Oh, well. Circle of life. Shall we? 357 00:13:21,787 --> 00:13:24,099 Oh, bless your heart. Absolutely not. 358 00:13:24,123 --> 00:13:28,503 We're not leaving this creature here to die alone. 359 00:13:28,527 --> 00:13:30,438 We're all it has. We've got to do something. 360 00:13:30,462 --> 00:13:31,806 All right, all right, I'll-I'll look up a vet. 361 00:13:31,830 --> 00:13:33,275 Or a wildlife sanctuary. 362 00:13:33,299 --> 00:13:34,409 - I'm not touching that thing. - Yes. 363 00:13:34,433 --> 00:13:35,510 I mean, you have to remember, 364 00:13:35,534 --> 00:13:37,779 she had just run circles around Miller 365 00:13:37,803 --> 00:13:39,180 in a town hall debate. 366 00:13:39,204 --> 00:13:40,682 And all the press could talk about 367 00:13:40,706 --> 00:13:43,351 is how she seemed "overprepared." 368 00:13:43,375 --> 00:13:45,186 The more hatred Miller spewed, 369 00:13:45,210 --> 00:13:46,521 the more his poll numbers went up, 370 00:13:46,545 --> 00:13:48,323 and there was nothing we could do about it. 371 00:13:48,347 --> 00:13:51,026 And somehow, rather than think about our dying campaign, 372 00:13:51,050 --> 00:13:53,161 or our dying democracy, 373 00:13:53,185 --> 00:13:56,197 it was easier, for a moment, to think about a dying bird. 374 00:13:56,221 --> 00:13:58,934 In .5 miles you'll pass Apple Blossom Highway. 375 00:13:58,958 --> 00:14:00,001 You couldn't find anything closer? 376 00:14:00,025 --> 00:14:01,276 We're ten minutes from the freeway. 377 00:14:01,277 --> 00:14:02,264 You sure they're open? 378 00:14:02,288 --> 00:14:03,438 Yes, I called ahead. They know we're coming. 379 00:14:03,462 --> 00:14:04,639 It's right up here on the right. 380 00:14:04,663 --> 00:14:07,175 Oh, yeah. It's right on the right. Right there. 381 00:14:07,199 --> 00:14:09,077 I was willing to indulge this, to a point. 382 00:14:09,101 --> 00:14:11,379 But even I had my limits. 383 00:14:11,403 --> 00:14:13,782 I mean, isn't there anything you can do? 384 00:14:13,806 --> 00:14:14,883 At this point, our options 385 00:14:14,907 --> 00:14:16,618 would be to let nature take its course, 386 00:14:16,642 --> 00:14:18,420 or I can help things along. 387 00:14:18,444 --> 00:14:21,256 Okay, I'm sorry. 388 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:24,125 - But we're gonna need a second opinion. - No. No. 389 00:14:24,149 --> 00:14:26,027 We already left hundreds of donors 390 00:14:26,051 --> 00:14:27,429 waiting for you in Portland. 391 00:14:27,453 --> 00:14:29,431 - If we miss this endorsement... - I have made every stop. 392 00:14:29,455 --> 00:14:30,932 I haven't seen my kids in three weeks. 393 00:14:30,956 --> 00:14:32,801 - Beth, we have too much to do. - I'm asking for one thing. 394 00:14:32,825 --> 00:14:34,502 - This one thing. - Excuse me. 395 00:14:34,526 --> 00:14:36,671 I'm... I'm so sorry. I think she's gone. 396 00:14:36,695 --> 00:14:38,206 Oh... 397 00:14:38,230 --> 00:14:39,207 My God. 398 00:14:39,231 --> 00:14:40,609 How do we know it's a she? 399 00:14:40,633 --> 00:14:41,610 - Wait. - Let's go to Bangor. 400 00:14:41,634 --> 00:14:43,345 One more thing. 401 00:14:47,206 --> 00:14:50,986 ? Amazing grace ? 402 00:14:51,010 --> 00:14:54,522 ? How sweet... the sound. ? 403 00:14:57,249 --> 00:14:59,094 And then, finally, we were on to Bangor. 404 00:14:59,118 --> 00:15:02,263 I'm afraid that's all the time we have today. 405 00:15:02,287 --> 00:15:05,700 It seems Scheherazade has been interrupted. 406 00:15:05,724 --> 00:15:06,935 Committee will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. 407 00:15:06,959 --> 00:15:09,871 for the pertinent facts of the event in question. 408 00:15:09,895 --> 00:15:13,080 - Thank you. - Round one, McCord. 409 00:15:15,034 --> 00:15:17,212 Well, that's not fair. 410 00:15:17,236 --> 00:15:20,281 Because H.W. was captain of his baseball team at Yale. 411 00:15:20,305 --> 00:15:21,583 Of course he can throw. 412 00:15:21,607 --> 00:15:23,318 Yeah. The dude's a boss. He just... He just hits the mound 413 00:15:23,342 --> 00:15:24,653 and, like, fires it. 414 00:15:24,677 --> 00:15:26,988 - Show me Coolidge again. - Okay. 415 00:15:27,012 --> 00:15:30,298 Well, that's about all we got. 416 00:15:32,317 --> 00:15:33,935 You mean it's further than that? 417 00:15:34,820 --> 00:15:36,798 A little bit. 418 00:15:36,822 --> 00:15:37,799 - Come on. - How... 419 00:15:37,823 --> 00:15:39,467 Fire it in here, babe. 420 00:15:39,491 --> 00:15:40,869 Let's see what you can do. 421 00:15:40,893 --> 00:15:43,238 No leaks to the press if I smash a window. 422 00:15:43,262 --> 00:15:44,939 You know how that story'll go. 423 00:15:44,963 --> 00:15:46,441 Uh, "Cougar-in-chief throws like a girl"? 424 00:15:46,465 --> 00:15:49,411 You did not just say that. 425 00:15:49,435 --> 00:15:52,113 - Cougar-in-chief? - I didn't... I didn't make that up. 426 00:15:52,137 --> 00:15:53,948 Are people saying that? 427 00:15:53,972 --> 00:15:55,050 Don't answer that. 428 00:15:55,074 --> 00:15:57,085 Come on. No thinking. 429 00:15:57,109 --> 00:15:59,854 Now hum it in, babe, come on. Stop talking. 430 00:16:07,086 --> 00:16:08,530 Oh, my God. 431 00:16:08,554 --> 00:16:10,438 I broke the White House. 432 00:16:13,292 --> 00:16:14,669 No, that was, that was great. 433 00:16:14,693 --> 00:16:17,172 - Uh... let's try it again. - I don't want to. 434 00:16:17,196 --> 00:16:19,174 You've totally got this, Mom. 435 00:16:19,198 --> 00:16:21,649 Here. Here. 436 00:16:22,768 --> 00:16:24,612 Excuse me, are you a current employee of the White House? 437 00:16:24,636 --> 00:16:27,282 Busted. 438 00:16:27,306 --> 00:16:30,285 I mean, seriously, though, why is your coffee so good? 439 00:16:30,309 --> 00:16:32,787 That's above your security clearance, ma'am. 440 00:16:32,811 --> 00:16:34,122 So, how's it going? 441 00:16:34,146 --> 00:16:37,959 Are you, uh, sad that you're not working on policy? 442 00:16:37,983 --> 00:16:40,295 ROTUS is feeling like a promotion. 443 00:16:40,319 --> 00:16:41,496 Plus, I still get to weigh in. 444 00:16:41,520 --> 00:16:43,865 Wait, ROTUS? 445 00:16:43,889 --> 00:16:47,235 - Receptionist of the United States. - Oh, my God. 446 00:16:47,259 --> 00:16:48,570 Are we just not going to talk about the date? 447 00:16:48,594 --> 00:16:52,974 Ah... well, I sort of assumed that Griffin 448 00:16:52,998 --> 00:16:54,309 had already told you. 449 00:16:54,333 --> 00:16:55,410 - So... - He said it was a little awkward. 450 00:16:55,434 --> 00:16:57,479 Yeah, it was like bombing a job interview. 451 00:16:57,503 --> 00:16:59,380 Oh. Shoot, I'm sorry. 452 00:16:59,404 --> 00:17:03,685 No, no, no. He was a super nice guy. 453 00:17:03,709 --> 00:17:06,287 Really, just exactly like you said. 454 00:17:06,311 --> 00:17:09,724 Um, I don't know, maybe... 455 00:17:09,748 --> 00:17:12,160 maybe I, like, tanked it on purpose. 456 00:17:12,184 --> 00:17:13,962 Oh... I get it. 457 00:17:13,986 --> 00:17:15,630 You are still not over me. 458 00:17:15,654 --> 00:17:17,899 You got it. 459 00:17:17,923 --> 00:17:19,601 Okay, so, here's the thing: 460 00:17:19,625 --> 00:17:23,705 first, he says to me that I'm prettier in person? 461 00:17:23,729 --> 00:17:26,074 - Oh, how dare he? - Okay. 462 00:17:26,098 --> 00:17:30,145 But then he... he just, like, knew everything about my family. 463 00:17:30,169 --> 00:17:32,147 And it... it got weird. I don't know. 464 00:17:32,171 --> 00:17:33,381 You do realize your family is, like, 465 00:17:33,405 --> 00:17:35,283 internationally famous, right? 466 00:17:35,307 --> 00:17:38,052 Well, I guess it still freaks me out. 467 00:17:38,076 --> 00:17:40,755 What your mom had for breakfast is public record. 468 00:17:40,779 --> 00:17:42,423 Look at where they live. 469 00:17:42,447 --> 00:17:44,392 Please, if it were me, I'd be Eloise. 470 00:17:44,416 --> 00:17:45,760 I'd move in, slide down the bannisters, try to get 471 00:17:45,784 --> 00:17:47,562 the Secret Service to dance with me. 472 00:17:47,586 --> 00:17:50,231 Try to get a good table at that sushi spot 473 00:17:50,255 --> 00:17:51,633 that I can never get into. 474 00:17:51,657 --> 00:17:53,334 - Hmm. - I get it. It's not you. 475 00:17:53,358 --> 00:17:55,403 You... You work at a human rights organization, 476 00:17:55,427 --> 00:17:56,404 you're very serious and committed. 477 00:17:56,428 --> 00:17:57,639 Excuse me. 478 00:17:57,663 --> 00:17:59,574 - It's not like I never have fun. - How would I know? 479 00:17:59,598 --> 00:18:01,910 You haven't posted on Instagram since the campaign. 480 00:18:01,934 --> 00:18:05,067 What? So if I don't post, that means that I'm not having fun? 481 00:18:05,068 --> 00:18:06,681 That's what the youth of America is saying. 482 00:18:06,682 --> 00:18:07,773 Blake... 483 00:18:07,797 --> 00:18:11,085 See? Fun can be had while working for the government. 484 00:18:11,109 --> 00:18:12,693 Very busy. Very busy. 485 00:18:16,114 --> 00:18:19,160 Resuming the testimony of Michael Barnow. 486 00:18:19,184 --> 00:18:21,663 Right. So we had to miss the campaign event in Portland, 487 00:18:21,687 --> 00:18:24,532 but thanks to the bird's blessedly swift expiration, 488 00:18:24,556 --> 00:18:27,168 we were now making excellent time to Bangor. 489 00:18:27,192 --> 00:18:29,103 Where you expected to receive the endorsement of State Senator 490 00:18:29,127 --> 00:18:31,706 - Cyrus Woodhouse of Maine, correct? - Exactly. 491 00:18:31,730 --> 00:18:33,775 He was hosting a summer fair at a 492 00:18:33,799 --> 00:18:35,343 community center bearing his name. 493 00:18:35,367 --> 00:18:37,111 And with Senator Woodhouse's endorsement, 494 00:18:37,135 --> 00:18:39,714 you felt reasonably confident of winning Maine's 495 00:18:39,738 --> 00:18:42,750 - second congressional district. - Netting us another electoral vote. 496 00:18:42,774 --> 00:18:43,575 Which you desperately needed. 497 00:18:43,599 --> 00:18:45,053 Not sure that's how I would've put it at the time, 498 00:18:45,077 --> 00:18:46,621 but yes. 499 00:18:46,645 --> 00:18:47,822 It's go time, people! 500 00:18:47,846 --> 00:18:50,258 I'll get you some coffee. 501 00:18:50,282 --> 00:18:53,228 Hey, Bess? Senator Woodhouse is right outside. 502 00:18:53,252 --> 00:18:54,329 I need you to work that old man 503 00:18:54,353 --> 00:18:56,030 like Daddy Warbucks on Christmas. You with me? 504 00:18:56,054 --> 00:18:57,098 - You got this? - Yeah. 505 00:18:57,122 --> 00:18:58,566 - Grab your gla... glasses. - Coffee? 506 00:18:58,590 --> 00:18:59,701 - Glasses. - Coffee. 507 00:18:59,725 --> 00:19:00,835 Glasses... Glasses on. Okay. 508 00:19:00,859 --> 00:19:03,037 - Glasses on. - Here we go. - This way. 509 00:19:03,061 --> 00:19:04,421 - I'm going. Okay. - Walk this way. 510 00:19:08,033 --> 00:19:11,579 Senator Woodhouse, second congressional district. 511 00:19:11,603 --> 00:19:13,780 Senator Woodhouse, so nice to meet you, sir. 512 00:19:13,804 --> 00:19:15,650 - Thank you. - It's not a good day. 513 00:19:15,674 --> 00:19:17,852 Senator, uh, Mike Barnow. 514 00:19:17,876 --> 00:19:19,187 I'm Secretary McCord's campaign manager. 515 00:19:19,211 --> 00:19:20,188 We spoke on the phone. 516 00:19:20,212 --> 00:19:21,623 Oh, yes. 517 00:19:21,647 --> 00:19:23,358 Senator, I-I wanted 518 00:19:23,382 --> 00:19:26,227 to tell you how grateful I am for this endorsement. 519 00:19:26,251 --> 00:19:29,397 I know that we can do great things 520 00:19:29,421 --> 00:19:31,566 for the second congressional district of Maine. 521 00:19:31,590 --> 00:19:33,368 Well, we'll have to see about that. 522 00:19:33,392 --> 00:19:36,337 - Not sure I can endorse a Communist. - Senator... 523 00:19:36,361 --> 00:19:39,207 Listen, I love my granddaughter to pieces. 524 00:19:39,231 --> 00:19:40,308 But she's a radical. 525 00:19:40,332 --> 00:19:42,810 And frankly, a bit of a loose woman. 526 00:19:42,834 --> 00:19:45,246 If we could have a moment. 527 00:19:45,270 --> 00:19:46,347 These people wanted to say "hi." 528 00:19:46,371 --> 00:19:47,982 Gosh, I haven't been called that in years. 529 00:19:48,006 --> 00:19:49,984 Call the hotel in Augusta, tell them we're gonna be early. 530 00:19:50,008 --> 00:19:51,853 - Yeah. - No. No. 531 00:19:51,877 --> 00:19:53,388 - We are not leaving. We can stay. - Yes. 532 00:19:53,412 --> 00:19:55,356 The Pepperidge Farm guy is sundowning. 533 00:19:55,380 --> 00:19:56,691 - We're not staying. - Okay. 534 00:19:56,715 --> 00:19:58,326 So we don't get the endorsement. 535 00:19:58,350 --> 00:19:59,794 - That's why we're here. - I mean, we're here. 536 00:19:59,818 --> 00:20:01,596 I-I got a great speech. 537 00:20:01,620 --> 00:20:02,931 It's... Everybody's w... 538 00:20:02,955 --> 00:20:03,932 - There's a quilting bee. - Bess! 539 00:20:03,956 --> 00:20:04,966 Oh, my gosh... 540 00:20:04,990 --> 00:20:06,868 I think I feel worse for the granddaughter. 541 00:20:06,892 --> 00:20:09,570 She's loose. She doesn't care. 542 00:20:09,594 --> 00:20:12,807 The-the secretary wasn't in charge of passports directly, 543 00:20:12,831 --> 00:20:14,375 but I will share your concerns. 544 00:20:14,399 --> 00:20:15,877 Will you excuse me for one second? 545 00:20:15,901 --> 00:20:17,412 We are pulling the plug 546 00:20:17,436 --> 00:20:18,746 if this thing doesn't get started in ten. 547 00:20:18,770 --> 00:20:20,748 - Where's the senator? - I was about to ask you. 548 00:20:20,772 --> 00:20:23,318 Okay. Aw, will you yank her out of the quilting circle? 549 00:20:23,342 --> 00:20:25,219 I have to hit the little campaign manager's room, 550 00:20:25,243 --> 00:20:26,387 and then we're out. 551 00:20:29,081 --> 00:20:32,666 All I want is bad pay-per-view and a minibar. 552 00:20:43,762 --> 00:20:45,579 That's not good. 553 00:20:50,402 --> 00:20:52,480 Senator? 554 00:20:52,504 --> 00:20:55,156 You need a hand in there? 555 00:21:13,692 --> 00:21:16,109 We're not getting that endorsement, are we, Senator? 556 00:21:19,527 --> 00:21:22,803 Once you determined Senator Woodhouse was deceased, 557 00:21:22,804 --> 00:21:24,097 how did you proceed? 558 00:21:24,098 --> 00:21:25,876 The way any campaign manager would. 559 00:21:25,900 --> 00:21:27,644 Determine the scope of the crisis, 560 00:21:27,668 --> 00:21:29,747 secure the perimeters, minimize the fallout. 561 00:21:29,771 --> 00:21:32,549 What "fallout," exactly, were you concerned about? 562 00:21:32,573 --> 00:21:33,884 I had a candidate 563 00:21:33,908 --> 00:21:35,486 who was extremely sleep-deprived, 564 00:21:35,510 --> 00:21:38,756 in denial/despair about her sinking poll numbers, 565 00:21:38,780 --> 00:21:40,724 and feeling beaten up by a hostile press. 566 00:21:40,748 --> 00:21:43,193 If we had to miss an event to bury a dead bird, 567 00:21:43,217 --> 00:21:45,229 what was a dead senator gonna do to us? 568 00:21:45,253 --> 00:21:46,764 We've got to get her on the bus. 569 00:21:46,788 --> 00:21:48,599 We've already missed the thing in Portland, um, 570 00:21:48,623 --> 00:21:50,868 and we-we obviously lost the endorsement. 571 00:21:50,892 --> 00:21:52,536 If we miss this town hall in Burlington... 572 00:21:52,560 --> 00:21:54,004 Okay, okay. What-what's the plan? 573 00:21:54,028 --> 00:21:56,106 Oh... 574 00:21:56,130 --> 00:21:58,208 You go get her, go get her. I'll take care of this. 575 00:21:58,232 --> 00:21:59,783 - Okay. - Go, go. 576 00:22:33,034 --> 00:22:37,281 Now, see, I've never even tried to make a-a lattice crust. 577 00:22:37,305 --> 00:22:39,183 Hi... Hi. I have to steal her for one second. 578 00:22:39,207 --> 00:22:40,884 Oh. Bye. 579 00:22:40,908 --> 00:22:43,353 Are we starting soon? I can't feel my feet. 580 00:22:43,377 --> 00:22:45,355 Yes, um, slight change of plans. 581 00:22:45,379 --> 00:22:47,391 Um, there's a-a power outage in Burlington... 582 00:22:47,415 --> 00:22:49,593 - Oh. - ...so we have to go there immediately, 583 00:22:49,617 --> 00:22:51,662 so they can have a tech check first thing tomorrow morning. 584 00:22:51,686 --> 00:22:53,430 "Tech check." "Tech check" rhymes. 585 00:22:53,454 --> 00:22:54,665 Yes, yes, yes. You need sleep. 586 00:22:54,689 --> 00:22:55,933 Thanks so much! 587 00:22:55,957 --> 00:22:59,069 It was great to see you, everybody. Don't forget to vote! 588 00:22:59,093 --> 00:23:00,804 Everybody on the bus. Go, go, go, 589 00:23:00,828 --> 00:23:03,474 - go, go, go. - We're going to hell. 590 00:23:03,498 --> 00:23:06,416 No, we're going to the White House. 591 00:23:08,769 --> 00:23:12,349 Can you explain why, in your haste, 592 00:23:12,373 --> 00:23:15,018 you took the time to call 911 from a pay phone? 593 00:23:15,042 --> 00:23:17,020 I'm sorry, what relevance could that possibly... 594 00:23:17,044 --> 00:23:18,722 My son Zach has a severe peanut allergy, 595 00:23:18,746 --> 00:23:19,890 and among other things 596 00:23:19,914 --> 00:23:22,259 we were told to always call 911 from a landline 597 00:23:22,283 --> 00:23:25,529 so the dispatcher can trace your call to a precise location 598 00:23:25,553 --> 00:23:27,297 and get the response team there even faster. 599 00:23:27,321 --> 00:23:29,633 So you were just following protocols, 600 00:23:29,657 --> 00:23:30,801 as you understood them. 601 00:23:30,825 --> 00:23:32,069 Absolutely. 602 00:23:32,093 --> 00:23:34,244 Can we hear the audio, please? 603 00:23:36,164 --> 00:23:38,308 911. What's your emergency? 604 00:23:38,332 --> 00:23:40,377 Yes, I would like to report a death, a dead body. 605 00:23:40,401 --> 00:23:42,813 He is in the bathroom at the Cyrus, 606 00:23:42,837 --> 00:23:45,749 uh, Woodhouse Community Center on River Road. 607 00:23:45,773 --> 00:23:47,117 Yeah, on Cyrus Woodhouse. 608 00:23:47,141 --> 00:23:48,986 Yes, that's also the name of the dead person. 609 00:23:49,010 --> 00:23:50,687 Can you tell me exactly what happened, 610 00:23:50,711 --> 00:23:51,955 and who am I speaking to? 611 00:23:51,979 --> 00:23:53,157 I-I don't know! He was, 612 00:23:53,181 --> 00:23:54,925 he was very old, and he's in the men's room, 613 00:23:54,949 --> 00:23:56,989 and I have to go, and no, I cannot give you my name. 614 00:24:00,021 --> 00:24:01,365 You know, not every situation 615 00:24:01,389 --> 00:24:04,034 is actually in the campaign manager's handbook. 616 00:24:11,699 --> 00:24:13,510 Ladies and gentlemen, 617 00:24:13,534 --> 00:24:15,312 please welcome to Citi Field 618 00:24:15,336 --> 00:24:18,582 the President of the United States, 619 00:24:18,606 --> 00:24:21,057 Elizabeth McCord. 620 00:24:29,917 --> 00:24:32,262 Oh! 621 00:24:32,286 --> 00:24:35,499 Oh, my God! 622 00:24:37,792 --> 00:24:39,636 Come on, man. 623 00:24:39,660 --> 00:24:40,837 I didn't, I didn't... 624 00:24:40,861 --> 00:24:44,608 Mr. Met. No, no, no. I... 625 00:24:44,632 --> 00:24:47,344 Oh. Oh. Oh, my God. 626 00:24:57,044 --> 00:24:58,862 No, I didn't... 627 00:25:10,925 --> 00:25:14,104 Whoa, arm's looking good. 628 00:25:15,663 --> 00:25:19,176 Yeah, it's still not the full distance yet. I... 629 00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:21,411 Well, what is it? 630 00:25:21,435 --> 00:25:26,049 The gas tax protests or pitch anxiety? 631 00:25:26,073 --> 00:25:28,719 I had a nightmare 632 00:25:28,743 --> 00:25:31,655 that I beaned Mr. Met 633 00:25:31,679 --> 00:25:34,191 with my pitch. Yeah. 634 00:25:34,215 --> 00:25:35,826 I don't know, it was probably a symbol 635 00:25:35,850 --> 00:25:39,029 for how I'm clobbering America 636 00:25:39,053 --> 00:25:40,897 with my gas tax. 637 00:25:40,921 --> 00:25:42,065 Well, I have something 638 00:25:42,089 --> 00:25:43,300 to take your mind off it. 639 00:25:43,324 --> 00:25:46,103 - Guess who called me yesterday. - Ali? 640 00:25:46,127 --> 00:25:49,806 No. I only hear from her when I'm lurking on her Instagram. 641 00:25:49,830 --> 00:25:51,575 No, Dmitri Petrov. 642 00:25:51,599 --> 00:25:55,112 Is he allowed to call you? 643 00:25:55,136 --> 00:25:56,480 Well, you're about to grant amnesty 644 00:25:56,504 --> 00:25:59,683 to U.S. and Russian intelligence officers, so I'd say yes. 645 00:25:59,707 --> 00:26:00,951 What did he want? 646 00:26:00,975 --> 00:26:05,255 To thank us for the deal, and to ask permission 647 00:26:05,279 --> 00:26:07,991 to contact Stevie. 648 00:26:08,015 --> 00:26:11,762 That's, like, weirdly patriarchal 649 00:26:11,786 --> 00:26:13,430 and romantic at the same time. 650 00:26:13,454 --> 00:26:15,499 Uh, considering he was never supposed to be dating her 651 00:26:15,523 --> 00:26:17,434 in the first place, I appreciate the gesture. 652 00:26:17,458 --> 00:26:18,835 Well, what did you say? 653 00:26:18,859 --> 00:26:20,537 It was up to him. 654 00:26:22,430 --> 00:26:25,809 I mean, I kind of love that he's still thinking about her, 655 00:26:25,833 --> 00:26:28,712 you know? And I happen to believe 656 00:26:28,736 --> 00:26:32,015 that she's still hung up on him. 657 00:26:32,039 --> 00:26:33,717 Think we should give her a heads-up? 658 00:26:33,741 --> 00:26:35,652 And risk watching her spiral again 659 00:26:35,676 --> 00:26:36,987 if he doesn't follow through? 660 00:26:37,011 --> 00:26:39,189 - No, thank you, sir. - True. 661 00:26:39,213 --> 00:26:42,626 I say we just stay out of it. 662 00:26:42,650 --> 00:26:46,830 You know? Let it play out the way it's gonna play out. 663 00:26:46,854 --> 00:26:49,839 God, I love it when it's not up to me. 664 00:26:52,226 --> 00:26:54,004 Okay. 665 00:26:54,028 --> 00:26:55,572 I love you. 666 00:26:55,596 --> 00:26:56,913 - Come on. - I love you, too. 667 00:27:09,138 --> 00:27:10,574 I want to thank 668 00:27:10,575 --> 00:27:13,755 Secretary Thompson and Foreign Minister Avdonin 669 00:27:13,779 --> 00:27:15,790 for this historic agreement 670 00:27:15,814 --> 00:27:17,291 between our nations. 671 00:27:17,292 --> 00:27:20,459 When two great powers come together to share intelligence 672 00:27:20,460 --> 00:27:23,239 and unite against common enemies, 673 00:27:23,263 --> 00:27:26,215 the whole world benefits, so thank you. 674 00:27:27,967 --> 00:27:29,779 Thanks, everyone. That's all for today. 675 00:27:29,803 --> 00:27:32,381 Konstantin, it's nice to be working with you again. 676 00:27:32,405 --> 00:27:36,752 Congratulations on the promotion, Madam President. 677 00:27:36,776 --> 00:27:40,556 Secretary Thompson, you hit it out of the ballpark. 678 00:27:40,580 --> 00:27:43,392 You threw the pitch, Madam President. 679 00:27:43,416 --> 00:27:46,062 Your boss is a great diplomat, Nina. 680 00:27:46,086 --> 00:27:47,263 She learned from the best. 681 00:27:47,287 --> 00:27:48,697 - Ma'am? - Yes? 682 00:27:48,721 --> 00:27:50,566 It's, uh, time to take you to the stadium. 683 00:27:50,590 --> 00:27:53,402 Oh, boy. 684 00:27:53,426 --> 00:27:57,073 Does the President of Russia also have to play sports? 685 00:27:57,097 --> 00:27:59,542 No, he chooses to, 686 00:27:59,566 --> 00:28:02,745 and somehow, he always wins. 687 00:28:02,769 --> 00:28:04,780 Get those to the staff secretary. 688 00:28:04,804 --> 00:28:06,015 Make sure NSC has a copy. 689 00:28:06,039 --> 00:28:07,216 Of course, Mr. Jackson. 690 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:09,285 What happened to the other kid, uh, Trevor, was it? 691 00:28:09,309 --> 00:28:10,653 - Travis. - Travis. 692 00:28:10,677 --> 00:28:13,355 I needed an upgrade. 693 00:28:13,379 --> 00:28:15,691 Senator Gates is waiting in your office, 694 00:28:15,715 --> 00:28:17,159 I pushed the Transportation Secretary to 3:00, 695 00:28:17,183 --> 00:28:19,662 and your wife asked if you're free for lunch. 696 00:28:19,686 --> 00:28:22,064 You didn't answer, did you? 697 00:28:22,088 --> 00:28:25,901 I mentioned that you and the Senator had plans, but... 698 00:28:25,925 --> 00:28:29,071 And then she asked you where, and you told her, 699 00:28:29,095 --> 00:28:31,740 didn't you? Damn it. 700 00:28:31,764 --> 00:28:32,808 Do you not understand 701 00:28:32,832 --> 00:28:34,610 when you're being worked for information? 702 00:28:34,634 --> 00:28:36,946 I'm very sorry. It won't happen again. 703 00:28:36,970 --> 00:28:38,754 You're damn right it won't. 704 00:28:52,886 --> 00:28:55,598 I do not understand 705 00:28:55,622 --> 00:28:58,501 why they are still attacking you over the air pressure thing. 706 00:28:58,525 --> 00:29:01,770 I mean, it does save gas. 707 00:29:01,794 --> 00:29:04,340 - Oh, my God. - If that's a meme about me, 708 00:29:04,364 --> 00:29:06,041 I don't want to see it. 709 00:29:06,065 --> 00:29:07,443 Mom, no. 710 00:29:07,467 --> 00:29:09,278 It's, uh, actually it's from this guy 711 00:29:09,302 --> 00:29:11,180 that-that Blake set me up with. 712 00:29:11,204 --> 00:29:13,349 Um, we had a really awkward lunch, 713 00:29:13,373 --> 00:29:15,985 and then... Here. He hasn't given up. 714 00:29:16,009 --> 00:29:18,354 Isn't that good? 715 00:29:18,378 --> 00:29:20,656 Well, he's got strong GIF game, I'll give him that. 716 00:29:20,680 --> 00:29:22,391 Yes. Yes, he does. 717 00:29:22,415 --> 00:29:24,493 It's always nice when they fight for you. 718 00:29:24,517 --> 00:29:27,969 Yeah, it is. 719 00:29:35,028 --> 00:29:36,872 Ah. 720 00:29:36,896 --> 00:29:39,241 Ah, Kevlar, so flattering, 721 00:29:39,265 --> 00:29:41,944 and it breathes, too. 722 00:29:41,968 --> 00:29:44,079 There are a few protesters in the stands. 723 00:29:44,103 --> 00:29:46,849 Can't they leave the politics out of baseball? 724 00:29:46,873 --> 00:29:49,585 They're just exercising their first amendment rights. 725 00:29:49,609 --> 00:29:51,020 Okay. Remember H.W. 726 00:29:51,044 --> 00:29:52,855 No thinking, just hit the mound and fire. 727 00:29:52,879 --> 00:29:55,124 Yup. Right over home base. 728 00:29:55,148 --> 00:29:56,559 Home plate. 729 00:29:56,583 --> 00:29:57,726 Plate. 730 00:29:57,750 --> 00:30:00,102 We're ready for you, Madam President. 731 00:30:04,624 --> 00:30:06,144 - Home plate. Home plate. - You got it. 732 00:30:11,497 --> 00:30:13,242 Please welcome to Citi Field, 733 00:30:13,266 --> 00:30:15,010 the President of the United States, 734 00:30:15,034 --> 00:30:16,845 Elizabeth McCord. 735 00:30:16,869 --> 00:30:19,915 I want to, I want to back off on the gas tax. 736 00:30:19,939 --> 00:30:22,518 - Mom... - There are other ways to fund the bill. 737 00:30:22,542 --> 00:30:25,154 After all the political capital you spent 738 00:30:25,178 --> 00:30:26,755 getting the bill through Congress, 739 00:30:26,779 --> 00:30:29,458 backing off now could be a major embarrassment. 740 00:30:29,482 --> 00:30:31,794 We're already embarrassed. 741 00:30:31,818 --> 00:30:33,429 Look at them. 742 00:30:33,453 --> 00:30:35,431 Why aren't we listening? 743 00:30:35,455 --> 00:30:37,833 Can we discuss this when there isn't a stadium crowd 744 00:30:37,857 --> 00:30:40,108 waiting for you? 745 00:30:41,327 --> 00:30:43,572 I can't... I have to go watch this on my phone. 746 00:30:43,596 --> 00:30:45,774 - Sorry. - Okay, honey. 747 00:30:45,798 --> 00:30:49,211 Welcome, Madam President. 748 00:30:59,245 --> 00:31:01,490 Our ceremonial catcher 749 00:31:01,514 --> 00:31:03,626 is Luis Guillorme. 750 00:31:20,933 --> 00:31:23,652 Madam President, it's your pitch. 751 00:31:36,783 --> 00:31:40,696 Great job, Madam President. 752 00:31:44,957 --> 00:31:47,102 You told the catcher to move forward. 753 00:31:47,126 --> 00:31:48,737 It's my job to make her look good. 754 00:31:48,761 --> 00:31:50,639 No, Russell, it's your job to help her execute 755 00:31:50,663 --> 00:31:52,474 her policies effectively. 756 00:31:52,498 --> 00:31:55,044 You know I respect the hell out of you, Henry, 757 00:31:55,068 --> 00:31:57,012 but don't tell me what my job is. 758 00:31:57,036 --> 00:31:58,247 Let me ask you something. 759 00:31:58,271 --> 00:32:01,183 If Conrad wanted to make a policy change, 760 00:32:01,207 --> 00:32:02,584 would you openly contradict him? 761 00:32:02,608 --> 00:32:04,486 I've got eight years' experience in the White House... 762 00:32:04,510 --> 00:32:05,721 No, just answer the question, Russell, 763 00:32:05,745 --> 00:32:08,524 because I see a chief of staff second-guessing 764 00:32:08,548 --> 00:32:10,926 and micromanaging the elected leader of this country. 765 00:32:10,950 --> 00:32:12,995 'Cause this isn't like any other presidency. 766 00:32:13,019 --> 00:32:16,465 Anything that came at Conrad comes at her twice as hard. 767 00:32:16,489 --> 00:32:18,767 All right? You don't want to know the threat reports I get, 768 00:32:18,791 --> 00:32:20,936 or what this Congress is capable of doing to her, 769 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:22,771 and you won't have to 770 00:32:22,795 --> 00:32:24,907 'cause I'm the one thinking five steps ahead 771 00:32:24,931 --> 00:32:26,809 to protect her from the worst of it. 772 00:32:26,833 --> 00:32:29,812 I get that you're trying to protect her, 773 00:32:29,836 --> 00:32:31,914 I do, 774 00:32:31,938 --> 00:32:34,950 but I think that you and I and everybody out there 775 00:32:34,974 --> 00:32:36,685 is just gonna have to take a breath 776 00:32:36,709 --> 00:32:39,688 and find out what it looks like to have a woman president 777 00:32:39,712 --> 00:32:42,191 by having one, by letting it happen 778 00:32:42,215 --> 00:32:45,494 and not looking for the pitfalls. 779 00:32:45,518 --> 00:32:47,429 The country elected her, 780 00:32:47,453 --> 00:32:49,631 and now it's time to let her lead. 781 00:32:49,655 --> 00:32:54,303 And now, here they are: Your New York Mets! 782 00:32:58,821 --> 00:33:01,417 Mr. Jackson's waiting for you in the Oval, ma'am. 783 00:33:01,418 --> 00:33:02,928 Oh, gosh, thanks. 784 00:33:02,952 --> 00:33:04,563 You really don't have to do this anymore. 785 00:33:04,587 --> 00:33:07,666 I thought you needed it after your egg white frittata. 786 00:33:07,690 --> 00:33:10,369 With cashew cheese. 787 00:33:10,393 --> 00:33:12,845 Nuts and cheese, really two different things. 788 00:33:12,869 --> 00:33:13,706 Yes, ma'am. 789 00:33:13,730 --> 00:33:15,374 Congratulations on the pitch, ma'am. 790 00:33:15,398 --> 00:33:17,476 You'll be happy to know the Internet loves you again. 791 00:33:17,500 --> 00:33:21,714 A little high and wide, but I guess I didn't embarrass myself. 792 00:33:21,738 --> 00:33:22,882 Good morning. 793 00:33:22,906 --> 00:33:24,950 Good morning. It was a solid throw 794 00:33:24,974 --> 00:33:28,320 and full distance from the mound. Impressive. 795 00:33:28,344 --> 00:33:30,756 He's so nice to me. It's hard to get used to. 796 00:33:30,780 --> 00:33:33,826 Um... 797 00:33:33,850 --> 00:33:36,929 Daisy, I want to release a statement this morning 798 00:33:36,953 --> 00:33:40,833 announcing that I'll be looking into ways to delay or roll back 799 00:33:40,857 --> 00:33:42,835 the gas tax, and then I'm gonna 800 00:33:42,859 --> 00:33:45,905 need an updated list of proposals 801 00:33:45,929 --> 00:33:49,775 for new revenue streams to make up the deficit. 802 00:33:49,799 --> 00:33:51,210 Yes? 803 00:33:51,234 --> 00:33:55,915 With respect, Madam President, giving in to protesters 804 00:33:55,939 --> 00:34:00,319 risks turning your biggest legislative win into a defeat. 805 00:34:00,343 --> 00:34:01,654 I hear that, 806 00:34:01,678 --> 00:34:04,990 but I don't see how responding to the objections 807 00:34:05,014 --> 00:34:06,859 of the people I was elected to serve 808 00:34:06,883 --> 00:34:09,428 makes me weak. 809 00:34:09,452 --> 00:34:10,863 I know we're all 810 00:34:10,887 --> 00:34:12,698 panicked about the approval rating, 811 00:34:12,722 --> 00:34:16,502 but if throwing a ball makes people love me again, 812 00:34:16,526 --> 00:34:18,737 then how much could it really matter? 813 00:34:18,761 --> 00:34:21,040 Well, Conrad didn't like it, either, 814 00:34:21,064 --> 00:34:23,776 but your approval rating is how you get things done. 815 00:34:23,800 --> 00:34:25,744 Right now Hanson and his minions are realizing 816 00:34:25,768 --> 00:34:27,179 they're gonna have to put off murder 817 00:34:27,203 --> 00:34:28,514 until next week. 818 00:34:28,538 --> 00:34:30,983 It's crude and it's fear-based, 819 00:34:31,007 --> 00:34:33,185 but it works. 820 00:34:33,209 --> 00:34:35,588 Okay. Well, uh... 821 00:34:35,612 --> 00:34:38,657 You might be right about this one, 822 00:34:38,681 --> 00:34:40,926 but I do want to get to work on that statement, 823 00:34:40,950 --> 00:34:42,695 please. 824 00:34:42,719 --> 00:34:44,870 - Thank you. - Thanks, ma'am. 825 00:34:48,725 --> 00:34:50,876 You okay, Russell? 826 00:34:51,895 --> 00:34:54,046 I will be. 827 00:34:57,366 --> 00:34:59,350 Hi. Devon. 828 00:35:00,135 --> 00:35:02,050 Nina Cummings from State. 829 00:35:02,271 --> 00:35:04,867 I called about getting the docs signed by Mr. Jackson? 830 00:35:04,868 --> 00:35:07,113 Uh, he's in, if you want to get them signed now. 831 00:35:07,137 --> 00:35:08,281 I'm heading out. 832 00:35:08,305 --> 00:35:10,174 Oh. Well, it can wait until you get back. 833 00:35:10,175 --> 00:35:12,200 I'm not coming back. 834 00:35:12,224 --> 00:35:14,869 Not that I mind. 835 00:35:14,893 --> 00:35:17,044 Oh. 836 00:35:24,837 --> 00:35:29,050 Unless you're the president or my wife, go away. 837 00:35:33,378 --> 00:35:34,923 Oh. Excuse me. 838 00:35:34,947 --> 00:35:36,991 Um, State needs your signature. 839 00:35:37,015 --> 00:35:39,360 I'd leave them with your assistant, but 840 00:35:39,384 --> 00:35:41,696 he left, so... 841 00:35:41,720 --> 00:35:43,832 Fine. 842 00:35:43,856 --> 00:35:46,574 It's better if I do everything myself anyway. 843 00:35:50,763 --> 00:35:53,374 You know, um, Devon out there worked 844 00:35:53,398 --> 00:35:55,310 for a Supreme Court justice. 845 00:35:55,334 --> 00:35:57,011 Well, then he should have figured out 846 00:35:57,035 --> 00:35:59,013 how to answer a phone. 847 00:35:59,037 --> 00:36:01,750 Yeah. Mm. 848 00:36:01,774 --> 00:36:04,352 For a... legendary gatekeeper, 849 00:36:04,376 --> 00:36:06,421 it's kind of surprising how little value 850 00:36:06,445 --> 00:36:08,596 you have of your own. 851 00:36:09,915 --> 00:36:12,494 I know it's-it's hard to replace somebody like Adele, 852 00:36:12,518 --> 00:36:15,330 but if you just give people a little bit 853 00:36:15,354 --> 00:36:17,432 of time and training, instead of throwing them all 854 00:36:17,456 --> 00:36:19,534 on the scrap heap at the first misstep... 855 00:36:19,558 --> 00:36:21,309 You finished? 856 00:36:22,194 --> 00:36:24,038 I'm sorry. 857 00:36:24,062 --> 00:36:26,775 No one else will say it because they're scared of you. 858 00:36:26,799 --> 00:36:28,777 Not a problem for you, is it? 859 00:36:28,801 --> 00:36:31,379 Ambassador Harriman taught me not to take crap from anybody. 860 00:36:31,403 --> 00:36:32,714 Fine. 861 00:36:32,738 --> 00:36:34,889 You're hired. 862 00:36:36,375 --> 00:36:38,353 What? 863 00:36:38,377 --> 00:36:40,955 If Harriman liked you, you're good enough for me. 864 00:36:40,979 --> 00:36:42,857 I'll call the secretary. 865 00:36:42,881 --> 00:36:44,292 Um... 866 00:36:44,316 --> 00:36:46,194 Wow! I mean, I was really hoping 867 00:36:46,218 --> 00:36:48,263 that it was a tiny shirt for a gerbil. 868 00:36:48,287 --> 00:36:49,864 Yeah, I mean, well, there's no need 869 00:36:49,888 --> 00:36:53,368 to patent a tiny shirt, but a unique item like 870 00:36:53,392 --> 00:36:55,069 the wearable gerbil display shirt... 871 00:36:55,093 --> 00:36:57,238 it requires the protection of a U.S. patent. 872 00:36:57,262 --> 00:36:59,274 - I see. - What can I say? 873 00:36:59,298 --> 00:37:01,142 Your job is way more fun than mine. 874 00:37:01,166 --> 00:37:03,745 I don't know. I think your job is a little more important. 875 00:37:03,769 --> 00:37:05,079 - There you go. - Oh, thank you. 876 00:37:05,103 --> 00:37:06,281 - That has to be important. - Well, I guess... 877 00:37:06,305 --> 00:37:07,448 It's important to the person 878 00:37:07,472 --> 00:37:08,950 who invented it. 879 00:37:08,974 --> 00:37:11,553 With this? 880 00:37:11,577 --> 00:37:12,954 What are you... what are you doing? 881 00:37:12,978 --> 00:37:14,589 I'm just giving this lady a better shot. 882 00:37:18,617 --> 00:37:20,261 Here, why don't we, uh...? 883 00:37:20,285 --> 00:37:21,663 Let's take our own photo. 884 00:37:21,687 --> 00:37:23,064 An "ussie" if you will. 885 00:37:23,088 --> 00:37:25,033 Oh. Wait. Should I wear the hat? No? 886 00:37:25,057 --> 00:37:26,367 That's totally up to you. 887 00:37:26,391 --> 00:37:28,136 Tough call. All right, I'm gonna do it. 888 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:29,437 Okay. 889 00:37:29,461 --> 00:37:31,645 Oh, yeah, worth it. 890 00:37:36,835 --> 00:37:38,213 Welcome, passengers. 891 00:37:38,237 --> 00:37:40,315 We're just about to begin boarding for this afternoon's 892 00:37:40,339 --> 00:37:43,257 flight to Dulles International Airport. 893 00:37:47,279 --> 00:37:49,591 Mr. Barnow, you were saying you saw your efforts 894 00:37:49,615 --> 00:37:51,526 to cover up the death of Senator Woodhouse 895 00:37:51,550 --> 00:37:53,061 as part of your duties 896 00:37:53,085 --> 00:37:55,930 as Elizabeth McCord's campaign manager. 897 00:37:55,954 --> 00:37:57,866 - Senator... - I thought that 898 00:37:57,890 --> 00:37:59,734 the death of Senator Woodhouse was a situation 899 00:37:59,758 --> 00:38:01,389 I needed to manage, because up to that point, 900 00:38:01,390 --> 00:38:02,868 I was operating under the assumption 901 00:38:02,892 --> 00:38:05,170 that nothing could be worse for the McCord campaign 902 00:38:05,194 --> 00:38:08,740 than for this incredibly powerful, effective 903 00:38:08,764 --> 00:38:11,810 Secretary of State to be seen as a weak, vulnerable woman. 904 00:38:11,834 --> 00:38:14,479 Then we got to Burlington. 905 00:38:14,503 --> 00:38:18,216 Yeah, I want gender pay equity, but I want more. 906 00:38:18,240 --> 00:38:20,919 I want a living wage 907 00:38:20,943 --> 00:38:22,821 for every working American. 908 00:38:22,845 --> 00:38:26,591 You know, my father-in-law raised four kids 909 00:38:26,615 --> 00:38:28,593 on a steelworker's salary. 910 00:38:28,617 --> 00:38:30,529 That just wouldn't be possible today. 911 00:38:30,553 --> 00:38:32,397 But we will get there, 912 00:38:32,421 --> 00:38:34,800 because every American deserves that. 913 00:38:34,824 --> 00:38:37,075 Thank you for asking. 914 00:38:39,929 --> 00:38:42,874 Thank you. 915 00:38:42,898 --> 00:38:44,276 Hi, Secretary McCord. 916 00:38:44,300 --> 00:38:45,844 Ginny Matthews. 917 00:38:45,868 --> 00:38:47,078 Hi. 918 00:38:47,102 --> 00:38:49,414 Um... 919 00:38:49,438 --> 00:38:51,583 when I was 16, I got pregnant 920 00:38:51,607 --> 00:38:53,585 and dropped out of high school. 921 00:38:53,609 --> 00:38:55,854 Fortunately, my mom made me get my GED, 922 00:38:55,878 --> 00:38:57,756 and then I went on to nursing school 923 00:38:57,780 --> 00:38:59,524 with the help of a few loans. 924 00:38:59,548 --> 00:39:02,060 Um... at the hospital where I worked, 925 00:39:02,084 --> 00:39:05,864 I saw pain medication prescribed every day, 926 00:39:05,888 --> 00:39:09,401 and I saw... what it did to people, so, 927 00:39:09,425 --> 00:39:13,472 a few years ago, when my husband Howard had to have surgery, 928 00:39:13,496 --> 00:39:15,474 I told him, 929 00:39:15,498 --> 00:39:17,542 "Don't take that stuff." 930 00:39:17,566 --> 00:39:20,645 But he needed help with the pain, and... 931 00:39:20,669 --> 00:39:22,954 that's what they gave him. 932 00:39:26,809 --> 00:39:29,354 Three years ago, I... 933 00:39:30,913 --> 00:39:34,593 ...found him... dead from an overdose. 934 00:39:34,617 --> 00:39:36,461 Um... 935 00:39:36,485 --> 00:39:40,799 Without his salary, I couldn't keep up with the mortgage, and 936 00:39:40,823 --> 00:39:42,801 last year, I lost my house. 937 00:39:42,825 --> 00:39:46,271 Now I stay with my daughter, but she can barely afford groceries, 938 00:39:46,295 --> 00:39:48,840 much less medication for her son's asthma. 939 00:39:48,864 --> 00:39:52,677 I'm not looking for a handout, 940 00:39:52,701 --> 00:39:55,814 and I'll admit when I screw up, but 941 00:39:55,838 --> 00:39:58,990 I got to tell you, I'm asking myself, you know... 942 00:40:01,877 --> 00:40:03,722 ...is this h... 943 00:40:03,746 --> 00:40:06,264 is this how... how it's supposed to be? 944 00:40:15,891 --> 00:40:18,436 No. 945 00:40:18,460 --> 00:40:21,206 That's not how it's supposed to be. 946 00:40:33,742 --> 00:40:36,087 We all know what happened next. 947 00:40:36,111 --> 00:40:38,723 By morning, most of the country had seen that video, 948 00:40:38,747 --> 00:40:41,226 and her polls shot up six points. 949 00:40:41,250 --> 00:40:44,262 Vulnerability wasn't her weakness, it was her superpower. 950 00:40:44,286 --> 00:40:46,631 It was in that moment that I realized 951 00:40:46,655 --> 00:40:48,433 the old playbook meant nothing anymore. 952 00:40:48,457 --> 00:40:51,236 It's also the moment I might have believed in politics again. 953 00:40:51,260 --> 00:40:52,677 For, like, a day. 954 00:40:56,498 --> 00:40:58,176 I have the coroner's report 955 00:40:58,200 --> 00:40:59,911 from the Chief Medical Examiner's office 956 00:40:59,935 --> 00:41:01,079 in Bangor, Maine. 957 00:41:01,103 --> 00:41:02,480 It lists the cause of death 958 00:41:02,504 --> 00:41:06,017 for Senator Woodhouse as anoxia due to asphyxiation. 959 00:41:06,041 --> 00:41:07,652 Interestingly, the report 960 00:41:07,676 --> 00:41:10,855 declines to rule out foul play. 961 00:41:10,879 --> 00:41:12,490 Can I see that report, please? 962 00:41:12,514 --> 00:41:16,227 I'm sorry. What on earth are you trying to imply? 963 00:41:16,251 --> 00:41:17,662 Not implying anything, Mr. Barnow. 964 00:41:17,686 --> 00:41:19,731 I'm laying out the facts from your own testimony. 965 00:41:19,755 --> 00:41:21,066 You stated 966 00:41:21,090 --> 00:41:22,834 that the loss of Senator Woodhouse's endorsement 967 00:41:22,858 --> 00:41:25,270 would have been a grave public embarrassment to the candidate, 968 00:41:25,294 --> 00:41:26,738 one you said multiple times 969 00:41:26,762 --> 00:41:28,707 was your "number one priority" to avoid. 970 00:41:28,731 --> 00:41:30,108 - Seriously? - Senator, that is an outrageous 971 00:41:30,132 --> 00:41:31,343 accusation founded on wild speculation. 972 00:41:31,367 --> 00:41:33,584 Are you accusing me of murder? Are you insane? 973 00:41:34,470 --> 00:41:36,487 Why don't we call a quick recess? 974 00:41:40,376 --> 00:41:42,754 Are you redecorating? 975 00:41:42,778 --> 00:41:45,323 We cleared things out for pitching practice. 976 00:41:45,347 --> 00:41:47,058 We're gonna put it all back tomorrow. 977 00:41:47,082 --> 00:41:48,593 Really? 978 00:41:48,617 --> 00:41:50,929 I was kind of hoping for a driving range. 979 00:41:50,953 --> 00:41:53,231 Well, here's to a bump in the approval rating. 980 00:41:53,255 --> 00:41:56,434 All I had to do was publicly admit I made a mistake. 981 00:41:56,458 --> 00:41:57,869 I wouldn't say 982 00:41:57,893 --> 00:41:59,371 the gas tax was a mistake. 983 00:41:59,395 --> 00:42:00,905 That pitch didn't hurt, either. 984 00:42:00,929 --> 00:42:02,941 Did I hear Scotch? 985 00:42:02,965 --> 00:42:04,576 There are dumplings, too. 986 00:42:04,600 --> 00:42:06,751 Best dorm party ever. 987 00:42:08,303 --> 00:42:11,055 So... how were the hearings? 988 00:42:12,007 --> 00:42:15,053 I can ask now that it's over. 989 00:42:15,077 --> 00:42:17,862 Anything but. 990 00:42:19,014 --> 00:42:20,291 Forget the Iran hack. 991 00:42:20,315 --> 00:42:21,785 They are looking into everything. 992 00:42:23,118 --> 00:42:24,863 And if they can't find it, 993 00:42:24,887 --> 00:42:26,470 they will find it anyway. 994 00:42:28,023 --> 00:42:30,001 So, 995 00:42:30,025 --> 00:42:32,777 it's war. 996 00:42:34,034 --> 00:42:40,184 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com.