1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 Edited at https://subtitletools.com 2 00:00:02,085 --> 00:00:04,167 CLAIRE: Previously on House of Cards... 3 00:00:04,254 --> 00:00:05,460 CONWAY: You and I have some things in common. 4 00:00:05,547 --> 00:00:06,753 We both dislike the president. 5 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:08,546 How well do you know President Undenlvood, sir? 6 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:10,548 I've known the president four years. 7 00:00:10,636 --> 00:00:12,501 ROMERO: Isn't it a fact that it was Francis Unden/vood 8 00:00:12,596 --> 00:00:15,053 and not President Walker who first suggested you should resign? 9 00:00:16,892 --> 00:00:18,007 Having trouble starting it? 10 00:00:18,101 --> 00:00:20,513 Yeah. I think the battery might be dead. 11 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:22,094 l have some cables if you want to try and jump it. 12 00:00:22,981 --> 00:00:25,063 -You sure you don't mind? -Not at all. 13 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:28,017 REPORTER: Sources are telling us that Francis Unden/vood 14 00:00:28,111 --> 00:00:31,695 conceded to Governor Conway on the phone only a short time ago. 15 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:32,737 (LAUGHS) 16 00:00:32,824 --> 00:00:34,689 I suspect their numbers are matching up with ours. 17 00:00:34,785 --> 00:00:37,527 I don't care if he loses. 18 00:00:37,621 --> 00:00:40,784 I'm not talking about the election. I'm talking about you. 19 00:00:41,083 --> 00:00:43,199 -(CELL PHONE CHIMES) -What will happen to you? 20 00:00:44,127 --> 00:00:46,243 OLMSTEAD: ...fear from continued terrorist threats 21 00:00:46,338 --> 00:00:48,420 and the disturbing news coming out of Tennessee, 22 00:00:48,507 --> 00:00:51,465 I was forced to close a number of our polling places. 23 00:00:52,010 --> 00:00:54,046 Fuck me. 24 00:00:54,137 --> 00:00:56,799 REPORTER: (ON TV) At least six states will not have certified vote totals 25 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,721 on election night 2016. 26 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:01,475 Oh, what? You think I learned nothing from Al Gore? 27 00:01:02,604 --> 00:01:05,596 PROTESTERS: (CHANTING) Not my president! Not my president! 28 00:01:05,691 --> 00:01:08,524 Not my president! Not my president! 29 00:01:08,610 --> 00:01:11,568 Not my president! Not my president! 30 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:14,442 Not my president! Not my president! 31 00:01:14,533 --> 00:01:18,071 Not my president! Not my president! 32 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:19,901 The people are angry. 33 00:01:19,997 --> 00:01:22,579 Nine weeks ago, we had an election in this country, 34 00:01:22,666 --> 00:01:25,373 but because two states refused to certify, 35 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:29,749 neither Conway nor myself received the 270 electoral votes 36 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:31,455 required for victory. 37 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:36,385 So they gather here every morning to exercise their magnificent right, 38 00:01:36,471 --> 00:01:38,837 guaranteed by the First Amendment 39 00:01:39,683 --> 00:01:42,971 to let their angry voices be heard. 40 00:01:45,022 --> 00:01:50,267 And so, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and half of January have come and gone, 41 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:53,272 and all three branches of government are in crisis. 42 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:55,103 The Congress is in disarray, 43 00:01:55,198 --> 00:01:58,110 the Supreme Court is down a justice and doomed to deadlock, 44 00:01:58,201 --> 00:02:01,238 and the executive branch is without a boss. 45 00:02:02,372 --> 00:02:06,615 You see, my feeling is, I think the Founding Fathers, theyjust got tired. 46 00:02:06,710 --> 00:02:09,873 And really, can you blame them? I mean, you can't think of everything. 47 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,669 Black swans, Murphy's Law. 48 00:02:11,757 --> 00:02:14,123 I mean, at a certain point, you just have to sign off 49 00:02:14,217 --> 00:02:17,129 and cross your goddamn fingers and hope for the best. 50 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:21,338 Or adopt "flipism," a pseudo-philosophy of life 51 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:25,802 in which the most important decisions are made by the flipping of a coin. 52 00:02:25,896 --> 00:02:29,388 It was first introduced in the Disney comic book Flip Decision, 53 00:02:29,483 --> 00:02:30,472 one of my favorites, 54 00:02:30,567 --> 00:02:33,650 in which Donald Duck is persuaded by Professor Batty 55 00:02:33,737 --> 00:02:37,650 to make all the most important decisions based on the flipping of a coin. 56 00:02:37,741 --> 00:02:42,360 "Life is but a gamble. Let flipism guide your ramble." 57 00:02:44,289 --> 00:02:46,325 We've had this sort of trouble before. 58 00:02:46,416 --> 00:02:49,749 The election of 1800, Jefferson versus Burr. 59 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:52,578 They wound up in a tie. Seventy-three electoral votes each. 60 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:56,757 That was the number required then. And that's when Congress tried to address 61 00:02:56,843 --> 00:02:59,835 what the Founding Fathers just couldn't imagine. 62 00:02:59,930 --> 00:03:03,013 And, poof, the Twelfth Amendment was born. 63 00:03:03,100 --> 00:03:06,843 And it says that if the states don't certify, 64 00:03:06,937 --> 00:03:09,223 it's the House that chooses the president 65 00:03:09,314 --> 00:03:11,521 and the Senate that chooses the vice president. 66 00:03:11,608 --> 00:03:12,597 Now the House is bit of a mess, 67 00:03:12,693 --> 00:03:15,685 but the Senate is rather democratic in how they choose the VP. 68 00:03:15,779 --> 00:03:17,519 One person, one vote. 69 00:03:17,614 --> 00:03:20,526 But if there's a tie... 70 00:03:20,617 --> 00:03:24,451 And this is where Donald Duck comes in, it's resolved... 71 00:03:24,538 --> 00:03:26,199 By the toss of a coin. 72 00:03:26,832 --> 00:03:28,538 A solution that's elegant as hell. 73 00:03:28,625 --> 00:03:32,163 But then there's no elegance in modern politics. It's mostly hell. 74 00:03:35,173 --> 00:03:38,461 The identity of the next president of these United States 75 00:03:38,552 --> 00:03:41,544 is once again in the hands of a bunch of self-serving, 76 00:03:41,638 --> 00:03:45,096 money-hungry, boot-licking, power-seeking politicians 77 00:03:45,183 --> 00:03:49,643 who can be seduced or sucker punched or blackmailed into submission. 78 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:53,848 And all I need is just one more vote than the other guy. 79 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:59,853 As you can see, the Founding Fathers didn't plan for this. 80 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:03,152 But I did. 81 00:04:10,333 --> 00:04:11,869 Meet your new daddy. 82 00:04:12,586 --> 00:04:14,577 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 83 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:55,306 (H EAW BREATHING) 84 00:06:03,446 --> 00:06:04,481 Right. 85 00:06:05,740 --> 00:06:07,696 You can feel it, right? It's like you're there. 86 00:06:10,787 --> 00:06:12,573 Doesn't it look just like it? 87 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:15,113 To me, it is that place. 88 00:06:25,051 --> 00:06:29,340 -You okay, man? -Huh? Yeah. Of course. 89 00:06:29,431 --> 00:06:32,093 WEBSON: It really helps. Very effective. 90 00:06:32,183 --> 00:06:35,516 Yeah. I'd be happy to help you find more funding for it. 91 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:39,729 If you're feeling a little worked up... 92 00:06:39,816 --> 00:06:41,056 What? 93 00:06:42,944 --> 00:06:44,480 Little worked up? 94 00:06:45,322 --> 00:06:49,031 l was elected president of the United States over two months ago. 95 00:06:49,117 --> 00:06:51,608 But somehow, Congress is now deciding the election. 96 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:54,820 -So forgive me for being a little worked up. -WiII... 97 00:06:55,665 --> 00:06:57,951 I don't think Tony was implying anything. 98 00:06:59,085 --> 00:07:00,825 Of course. Good. 99 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:03,085 I'm gonna get myself ready. 100 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:05,789 I don't want to go to the event looking like this. 101 00:07:05,884 --> 00:07:07,294 Right. (LAUGHS) 102 00:07:08,637 --> 00:07:10,377 HANNAH: Thanks, Tony. 103 00:07:17,312 --> 00:07:19,849 DOUG: Romero's chief of staff insists he's not in town. 104 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:20,929 And do you believe her? 105 00:07:21,024 --> 00:07:24,061 No. But she's been in DC. longer than he has. 106 00:07:24,152 --> 00:07:25,688 At some point, she'll take care of herself. 107 00:07:25,779 --> 00:07:27,565 Well, did you tell her I have no interest in discussing 108 00:07:27,656 --> 00:07:29,647 the Declaration of War Committee with him? 109 00:07:29,741 --> 00:07:32,983 I expressed our desire for a civil and productive meeting with the congressman. 110 00:07:33,078 --> 00:07:36,036 Well, find him. If he wants to hide from me, he can do it to my face. 111 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:39,285 -Yes, sir. -Oh, and, Doug. (SIGHS) 112 00:07:42,003 --> 00:07:44,619 How many protestors are out there today? 113 00:07:44,714 --> 00:07:46,579 More than yesterday. 114 00:07:46,675 --> 00:07:49,508 But they're doing their best to divert them away from the White House. 115 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,593 I don't know what's worse, 116 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:54,592 the sound of their chanting 117 00:07:54,683 --> 00:07:57,140 or the sound of silence when they're not. 118 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:01,436 I'll get to work, sir. 119 00:08:03,108 --> 00:08:06,145 (CLOCK TICKING) 120 00:08:27,424 --> 00:08:28,914 Good morning, Augustus. 121 00:08:29,592 --> 00:08:31,958 Eric, I... (STAMMERS) 122 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:35,045 I'm sorry. They told me to sit, but, uh... 123 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:37,506 Oh, no, no, no. It's perfectly fine. 124 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:40,057 I... Ican't imagine anyone else who would... 125 00:08:41,187 --> 00:08:44,771 Well, enjoy this more than you. 126 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:50,273 You know, I only started it after you and I met in Spotsylvania. 127 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:53,400 The attention to detail is... It's just... 128 00:08:53,491 --> 00:08:54,731 It is, yes. 129 00:08:58,288 --> 00:08:59,824 (STAMMERS) I've got... 130 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:01,992 I mean, I... 131 00:09:03,752 --> 00:09:08,416 (SIGHS) I'm sorry, I'm a little ovewvhelmed by the moment. 132 00:09:08,506 --> 00:09:09,996 (STAMMERING) It's just... 133 00:09:10,925 --> 00:09:13,712 I have this feeling, as if... 134 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:16,465 I mean, I've imagined this somehow. 135 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:19,176 I know that sounds, uh... 136 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:23,264 (SIGHS, CHUCKLES) 137 00:09:23,354 --> 00:09:26,346 You've got the button on his haversack. 138 00:09:26,441 --> 00:09:27,601 Yes. 139 00:09:28,610 --> 00:09:31,477 I think people underestimate... 140 00:09:33,239 --> 00:09:36,072 The importance of detail... 141 00:09:36,993 --> 00:09:39,075 To the overall impact. 142 00:09:43,333 --> 00:09:44,448 (CHUCKLES) Yeah. 143 00:09:45,502 --> 00:09:48,335 The Bloody Angle experts would be very impressed. 144 00:09:49,214 --> 00:09:53,674 (STAMMERS) When we met in Spotsylvania, how did you know 145 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:56,676 so many specific things 146 00:09:56,763 --> 00:10:00,096 about Augustus, uh, about Augustus Undenivood's death? 147 00:10:00,183 --> 00:10:02,094 I mean, the very spot where he died? 148 00:10:02,185 --> 00:10:04,972 The fact that his skull had been crushed with a rock? 149 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:08,521 That they buried him in an unmarked grave? I mean... 150 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:11,350 The detail of all that. 151 00:10:12,862 --> 00:10:14,443 Hope you'll forgive me, uh... 152 00:10:15,532 --> 00:10:16,612 For? 153 00:10:17,575 --> 00:10:20,863 I was meeting Vice President Francis Unden/vood. 154 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:24,242 I thought he deserved a good story. 155 00:10:28,545 --> 00:10:31,878 (STAMMERS) Oh... Wait... Wait a minute. You... 156 00:10:34,175 --> 00:10:36,666 -You made all that up? -Well... 157 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:41,797 -I took some liberties. -(LAUGHING) 158 00:10:44,018 --> 00:10:47,260 But, well, I don't know, once it started, it came to me so clearly... 159 00:10:47,355 --> 00:10:50,392 (LAUGHING) 160 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:55,234 -lt's Eric, yeah? -Yes, sir. 161 00:11:00,785 --> 00:11:01,900 (SIGHS) 162 00:11:04,914 --> 00:11:06,245 The crowd? 163 00:11:09,335 --> 00:11:12,919 Yes. I'm sorry, what were you about to say? 164 00:11:16,176 --> 00:11:18,542 I don't mean to overstep, sir... 165 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:23,884 But the people out there, I don't care what they're saying. 166 00:11:24,601 --> 00:11:27,843 And the way I see it, a person's destiny is, you know... 167 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:30,103 Sealed. 168 00:11:31,566 --> 00:11:33,522 We are in uncharted territory. 169 00:11:33,610 --> 00:11:36,192 All right. But, Donny, do me a favor, okay? Let the Constitution... 170 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:37,268 Can I finish? 171 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:39,445 Hold on. Just let the Constitution do its job. 172 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:41,193 Okay, Joe, I'm gonna finish for once. 173 00:11:41,284 --> 00:11:43,866 -You've got voters filing individual suits... -Right. 174 00:11:43,953 --> 00:11:47,241 ...in Tennessee and Ohio, and they're jammed up in the Supreme Court. 175 00:11:47,332 --> 00:11:50,699 Like everything else, the day-to-day workings of this country are on hold. 176 00:11:50,793 --> 00:11:53,500 Okay, they may be on hold, but guess what? Last time I checked, 177 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:56,375 everybody was still getting their social security checks. 178 00:11:56,466 --> 00:11:59,048 -Yeah, but if the debt limit is reached? -Oh, come on. Let me finish now. 179 00:11:59,135 --> 00:12:01,501 Again, it's why we have a constitution. 180 00:12:01,596 --> 00:12:06,135 I know it looks messy. Democracy's messy. But guess what? 181 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:08,558 (CHUCKLES) There is a method to that madness. 182 00:12:08,645 --> 00:12:10,852 I don't know, Joe. It's more madness than method right now. 183 00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:12,304 If the government does shut down, 184 00:12:12,398 --> 00:12:14,559 those social security checks, they might not go out. 185 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:18,018 If the government shuts down, who knows if Congress can even pick a president? 186 00:12:18,112 --> 00:12:20,228 Each state in the House just gets one vote. 187 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:23,030 So it smaller states like Delaware and Rhode Island 188 00:12:23,117 --> 00:12:24,573 can't reach a consensus... 189 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:26,071 -Right. -No, it's true. 190 00:12:26,162 --> 00:12:28,904 I mean, if one or two of these really stubborn members of Congress 191 00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:30,704 decides they're going to hold this up, it could be months. 192 00:12:30,792 --> 00:12:33,875 Look, that's what I'm saying. The road to 26 votes is not an easy one. 193 00:12:33,962 --> 00:12:36,999 All right. Strange days indeed, Mika. 194 00:12:41,844 --> 00:12:44,335 So are these the start to short stories? 195 00:12:45,181 --> 00:12:46,341 Mmm-hmm. 196 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:49,804 They're nothing yet. Fragments. 197 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:52,260 Pieces. 198 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:56,932 I mean, clearly, this is about me. 199 00:12:57,026 --> 00:12:59,233 -Mmm-hmm. -Uh, this is my mother. 200 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:02,312 -Mmm-hmm. -And this is us. 201 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:05,690 -You can't write... -I'm writing. 202 00:13:07,036 --> 00:13:09,243 It's what I do. I'm a writer. 203 00:13:09,330 --> 00:13:11,946 -I know you're frustrated, Tom, but... -I wouldn't say frustrated. 204 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:13,531 Well, it's invasive. 205 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:18,628 -Write about your own experiences. -This is my experience. 206 00:13:18,715 --> 00:13:22,708 Listen, Tom, just because we've decided Francis and I need to stay here, 207 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,963 doesn't mean you have to. So if you have things you need to do, 208 00:13:25,054 --> 00:13:26,464 you should go ahead and do them. 209 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:29,639 I'll be spending my day convincing the Senate to vote for me. 210 00:13:29,726 --> 00:13:31,466 So, there's no speeches necessary. 211 00:13:32,687 --> 00:13:36,430 Yeah, okay. You know what? I do have some things to do. 212 00:13:36,524 --> 00:13:38,810 Some people I need to check in with. So... 213 00:13:38,901 --> 00:13:40,391 Tom. 214 00:13:40,486 --> 00:13:41,521 Yeah? 215 00:13:41,612 --> 00:13:43,102 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 216 00:13:43,197 --> 00:13:44,232 Yes? 217 00:13:44,324 --> 00:13:45,439 (DOOR OPENS) 218 00:13:45,867 --> 00:13:46,902 Are you ready, Mrs. Undenivood? 219 00:13:52,707 --> 00:13:54,493 I'll have a car waiting for you. 220 00:14:02,216 --> 00:14:03,547 (DOOR CLOSES) 221 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,342 SO do you want the good news or the bad news first? 222 00:14:06,429 --> 00:14:07,760 Always the bad. 223 00:14:08,598 --> 00:14:11,089 The president's approvals are down to 19%. 224 00:14:12,352 --> 00:14:13,432 And the good? 225 00:14:13,519 --> 00:14:16,511 They're worse for Congress. And you're at 30. 226 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:21,771 Well, thankfully it's Congress we have to convince now, not the public. 227 00:14:22,904 --> 00:14:25,361 These are the remaining senators we'll target before the vote. 228 00:14:25,448 --> 00:14:26,608 All women, by the way. 229 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:28,064 The biggest challenges will be 230 00:14:28,159 --> 00:14:30,866 Indiana's freshman senator Susan Newman. 231 00:14:30,953 --> 00:14:32,693 Mmm. The constitutional lawyer? 232 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:34,996 Uh-huh. And Hawaii's Kerry Kuilima, 233 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:38,246 who seems to be enjoying getting to wield a little power for once. 234 00:14:39,796 --> 00:14:43,038 I need to tell you, there is a lot of pushback on the Hill 235 00:14:43,132 --> 00:14:45,839 about the simultaneous vote for president and VP. 236 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:48,592 The country is terrified it'll lead to a Split ticket. 237 00:14:48,679 --> 00:14:50,920 There's threats of a filibuster. 238 00:14:51,015 --> 00:14:54,507 Well, the Dems won the Senate and they want to vote when the House does. 239 00:14:54,602 --> 00:14:55,967 That decision's been made. 240 00:14:57,271 --> 00:15:00,684 And the vice president won't allow a filibuster of any kind 241 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:02,390 onto the floor. 242 00:15:02,485 --> 00:15:04,897 Ma'am, have you contemplated how it could possibly work, 243 00:15:04,987 --> 00:15:07,194 you as vice president to President Conway? 244 00:15:08,449 --> 00:15:09,939 That's not going to happen. 245 00:15:13,621 --> 00:15:14,827 Of course. 246 00:15:19,502 --> 00:15:22,619 I did learn one true thing about Augustus Unden/vood. 247 00:15:22,713 --> 00:15:24,169 FRANCIS: What? 248 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:27,669 He was dead. Cold. 249 00:15:28,678 --> 00:15:32,296 They put him on a cart... Bunch of dead bodies to bury. 250 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:35,639 Then, after a full day and night... 251 00:15:37,812 --> 00:15:39,177 He woke up. 252 00:15:40,690 --> 00:15:41,725 What? 253 00:15:41,816 --> 00:15:46,025 Someone stole his shoes and the buttons off his uniform, but... 254 00:15:47,238 --> 00:15:48,648 He lived. 255 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:52,023 A few days later, he caught up to his regiment. 256 00:15:54,912 --> 00:15:56,152 Really? 257 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:06,792 (SIGHS) I have to get back to the madness. 258 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:09,374 I hope I get to see you again, Mr. President. 259 00:16:19,437 --> 00:16:25,103 Eric, what do you do when you're not, uh, reenacting? 260 00:16:25,193 --> 00:16:27,184 I'm an actor. (CHUCKLES) Uh, sometimes. 261 00:16:27,278 --> 00:16:29,360 I mean, I'd do a lot more if someone would let me. 262 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:33,360 SO, right now, I'm mostly a personal trainer. 263 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:34,611 A personal trainer? 264 00:16:34,702 --> 00:16:35,782 (CHUCKLES) Yeah. 265 00:16:37,121 --> 00:16:38,327 (SMACKS LIPS) 266 00:16:38,915 --> 00:16:42,908 You know where to find me. (STAMMERS) Uh, and, sir... 267 00:16:44,253 --> 00:16:46,915 No matter how dire things look... 268 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:49,880 You're gonna come out of this alive. 269 00:16:52,428 --> 00:16:53,759 You're an UndenIvood, after all. 270 00:16:55,306 --> 00:16:56,762 (CHUCKLES) 271 00:17:02,271 --> 00:17:04,808 No, don't... Don't chief of staff me, Eleanor. 272 00:17:04,899 --> 00:17:06,514 No, don't give me his schedule. 273 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:08,725 I don't wanna hear about how Congressman Romero 274 00:17:08,819 --> 00:17:12,107 is meeting with his constituents or stuck on an Acela train. 275 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:13,278 (KNOCKS) 276 00:17:13,991 --> 00:17:15,071 (CELL PHONE VIBRATES) 277 00:17:15,159 --> 00:17:18,743 You know, it's Fazio, right? The pronunciation? 278 00:17:18,829 --> 00:17:20,569 Eleanor Fazio? 279 00:17:20,665 --> 00:17:22,371 I... Ijust want to be sure. 280 00:17:22,458 --> 00:17:24,870 Because when the president wins, and he is going to win, 281 00:17:24,961 --> 00:17:26,622 I will remember your name. 282 00:17:28,923 --> 00:17:30,879 I still need you to review this release. 283 00:17:30,967 --> 00:17:33,754 Now, Obviously, the goal is to combat the "hiding out" narrative, 284 00:17:33,844 --> 00:17:35,800 emphasizing the work that they're doing. 285 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:37,503 (CELL PHONE CHIMES) 286 00:17:37,765 --> 00:17:39,221 Is it a personal matter? 287 00:17:39,308 --> 00:17:41,720 Business. It's always business. 288 00:17:41,811 --> 00:17:43,426 I'll e-mail you my sign off. 289 00:17:43,521 --> 00:17:47,013 Wait a second. I need an update on their schedule for tomorrow. 290 00:17:47,108 --> 00:17:49,850 -We're almost there. -I want to know how you found out. 291 00:17:49,944 --> 00:17:52,401 If he needs help, that can happen after he makes it to the White House. 292 00:17:52,488 --> 00:17:54,069 Mark, you're not answering my question. 293 00:17:54,824 --> 00:17:56,906 If word of treatment, any kind of treatment, got out... 294 00:17:56,993 --> 00:17:59,075 (SIGHS) His friend was showing him the therapy. 295 00:17:59,161 --> 00:18:02,653 -Please don't insult me. -Who do you think you are? 296 00:18:02,748 --> 00:18:05,285 Inserting yourself into every aspect of our lives. 297 00:18:05,376 --> 00:18:07,617 Your husband's campaign needed help. Help arrived. 298 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:11,671 -Yes, but... -Help that you, most of all, pushed for. Yes? 299 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:14,373 -Who told you about the VR therapy? -He did. 300 00:18:14,468 --> 00:18:16,174 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 301 00:18:16,262 --> 00:18:17,798 CONWAY: Let's go. 302 00:18:17,888 --> 00:18:19,094 What's going on? 303 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:23,763 l was telling Mark how much I miss having Marshall around. 304 00:18:23,853 --> 00:18:25,013 Well, he's still around. 305 00:18:32,361 --> 00:18:33,897 -Where are you going? -(CELL PHONE RINGING) 306 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,273 I forgot my bag. 307 00:18:35,364 --> 00:18:36,854 It's right here. 308 00:18:39,368 --> 00:18:40,448 MARK: Hello. Yeah. 309 00:18:40,536 --> 00:18:42,242 Yes, sir, he's right here. 310 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:45,871 -lt's him. -Ah. 311 00:18:48,419 --> 00:18:49,750 Congressman. 312 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:51,494 (CHUCKLES) 313 00:18:51,589 --> 00:18:54,296 -You have no idea how bad this could get. -We don't wanna be late. 314 00:18:54,383 --> 00:18:56,214 CONWAY: Well, I couldn't agree more. 315 00:18:59,096 --> 00:19:00,381 (CONWAY CHUCKLING) 316 00:19:03,976 --> 00:19:05,887 She might have gone to Santa Fe. 317 00:19:11,609 --> 00:19:12,974 You don't believe me, do you? 318 00:19:14,278 --> 00:19:16,894 I would need to see something, Lisa. Something concrete. 319 00:19:16,989 --> 00:19:19,776 I have a photo. I have one. 320 00:19:22,411 --> 00:19:23,491 Listen. 321 00:19:25,414 --> 00:19:26,574 Look at me. 322 00:19:27,625 --> 00:19:30,082 You're not the first person to come here making false claims 323 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,330 -about UndenNood and his cronies. -But I'm telling you the truth. 324 00:19:32,421 --> 00:19:34,286 Everything you're saying to me, you could've read in the paper. 325 00:19:34,382 --> 00:19:36,839 That's how I realized who he was. His picture in the paper. 326 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:40,134 Which makes your story harder to prove. We're talking in circles. 327 00:19:40,221 --> 00:19:42,553 What about Doug Stamper driving me home when my car broke down, 328 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:45,507 telling me his name was Peter and that he sold insurance? 329 00:19:45,601 --> 00:19:47,592 -NO one can corroborate that story. -Rachel! 330 00:19:49,021 --> 00:19:50,352 Rachel could. 331 00:19:55,778 --> 00:19:58,360 -You should finish that. -I'm not hungry. 332 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:00,108 Maybe I am. I don't know. 333 00:20:01,617 --> 00:20:03,949 I want to thank you for reaching out. 334 00:20:09,959 --> 00:20:13,372 I am not saying I don't believe you. 335 00:20:13,462 --> 00:20:17,250 But there's already enough evidence out there to take the president down. 336 00:20:17,341 --> 00:20:19,957 And now, with this election, he'll be accountable for even more. 337 00:20:20,052 --> 00:20:22,134 -I'm certain of it. -I don't care. 338 00:20:23,347 --> 00:20:27,386 I don't care about UndenNOOd. I want you to talk to Doug Stamper. 339 00:20:27,476 --> 00:20:29,683 I want you to find out what happened to my... 340 00:20:30,896 --> 00:20:32,386 Whatever, forget it. 341 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:35,473 -Uh, hold on. -Thanks for the sandwich. 342 00:20:38,821 --> 00:20:40,357 All right. Hold on. 343 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:54,621 ROMERO: There's a story that I love about LBJ. 344 00:20:54,712 --> 00:20:57,169 Uh, it was back in '64 or '65. 345 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:00,999 A congressman was ducking him, and he came back to his Office 346 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:05,177 to find the president sitting in his chair, waiting for him. 347 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:10,591 The president expects to see you within the hour. 348 00:21:11,896 --> 00:21:15,184 Miss Fazio can give you the specifics. 349 00:21:16,484 --> 00:21:18,475 He was wearing his cowboy hat. 350 00:21:18,569 --> 00:21:19,809 What? 351 00:21:21,489 --> 00:21:25,027 President Johnson. You left out the best part of the story. 352 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:26,653 (CELL PHONE CHIMES) 353 00:21:40,716 --> 00:21:42,707 (CAMERA CLICKING) 354 00:21:46,472 --> 00:21:49,088 We closed the place down last night. Thanks for the invite. 355 00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:51,515 Bunch of us are headed back to the same Spot tonight if you wanna come. 356 00:21:51,602 --> 00:21:55,766 Cool. Uh, He has a late lunch today. Won't be back till 4:00. 357 00:21:55,856 --> 00:21:57,812 -Oh, Ijust needed to drop this for him. -Sure. 358 00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:00,812 Next time, just ask. 359 00:22:01,570 --> 00:22:02,935 SEAN: See you tonight. 360 00:22:13,624 --> 00:22:15,205 You gambled and you lost. 361 00:22:15,292 --> 00:22:18,750 Actually, my bloc gained seats more than eight weeks ago, 362 00:22:18,838 --> 00:22:22,251 -which I suspect is why I'm here. -Don't overestimate your position. 363 00:22:22,341 --> 00:22:24,047 Or underestimate mine. 364 00:22:24,134 --> 00:22:25,920 You still haven't been elected president, sir. 365 00:22:26,011 --> 00:22:29,595 Yeah, but the presidency won't matter once the party turns its back on you, will it? 366 00:22:30,641 --> 00:22:35,226 When Bob Birch puts all the rest of your sheep in line, 367 00:22:35,312 --> 00:22:38,054 you'll be begging to come in from the cold. 368 00:22:38,148 --> 00:22:40,810 And two years from now, you'll be back in Phoenix 369 00:22:40,901 --> 00:22:44,393 replaying this very moment over and over again in your mind 370 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:47,400 and realizing it was the beginning of the end. 371 00:22:47,491 --> 00:22:51,450 Patricia Whittaker and the Democratic Party will wipe their hands of you. 372 00:22:51,537 --> 00:22:53,698 -I'm loyal to the party. -As you should be. 373 00:22:53,789 --> 00:22:55,404 As you should say. 374 00:22:56,375 --> 00:22:57,740 But really... 375 00:22:59,128 --> 00:23:00,914 What's your leverage? 376 00:23:02,339 --> 00:23:04,079 The committee? That's done. 377 00:23:04,174 --> 00:23:06,210 You see, you've already put out, Alex, 378 00:23:06,302 --> 00:23:08,588 and Will Conway is not taking you to the prom. 379 00:23:08,679 --> 00:23:10,135 My conversations with the governor 380 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:12,304 and any position that I may or may not have been offered... 381 00:23:12,391 --> 00:23:14,632 Oh, listen to yourself. Do you even believe you? 382 00:23:14,727 --> 00:23:18,470 You are awfully confident for someone who's already lost the election once. 383 00:23:18,564 --> 00:23:20,145 (CHUCKLES) 384 00:23:20,524 --> 00:23:23,061 DO me a favor, forget the presidency forjust a moment. 385 00:23:23,152 --> 00:23:24,517 You don't have... 386 00:23:25,613 --> 00:23:27,023 The capital 387 00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:31,107 to build on the congressional revolution that you've started, 388 00:23:31,201 --> 00:23:33,487 -politically or othenivise. -Our movement wants to explode things... 389 00:23:33,579 --> 00:23:36,912 Oh, please. Spare me your progressive PR bullshit. 390 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:40,536 You want what they all want. 391 00:23:41,670 --> 00:23:45,288 Access. A better seat at the table. 392 00:23:46,008 --> 00:23:47,919 Your name before the rest. 393 00:23:49,887 --> 00:23:53,004 And that is something that I can give you. 394 00:23:53,098 --> 00:23:54,929 And how many votes do you want in exchange? 395 00:23:55,017 --> 00:23:57,633 Just three from your ever-growing bloc 396 00:23:57,728 --> 00:24:00,811 would assure me the win in key delegations. 397 00:24:00,898 --> 00:24:02,388 Specifically? 398 00:24:02,483 --> 00:24:05,771 Maine, Wisconsin and New Hampshire are still in play. 399 00:24:07,237 --> 00:24:08,226 All three? 400 00:24:13,702 --> 00:24:16,284 I believe in you, Congressman. DO you wanna know why? 401 00:24:16,372 --> 00:24:17,361 Tell me. 402 00:24:18,248 --> 00:24:20,159 Because I trust ambition. 403 00:24:20,376 --> 00:24:21,741 (CHUCKLES) 404 00:24:22,544 --> 00:24:26,332 -SO this is a straight-up bribe. -Oh, no, Congressman. 405 00:24:26,423 --> 00:24:29,039 A bribe is something you can refuse. 406 00:24:32,137 --> 00:24:35,721 Now, since you haven't been around the block as many times as I have, 407 00:24:35,808 --> 00:24:37,218 let me walk you through how this works. 408 00:24:37,309 --> 00:24:39,846 Excuse me, Mr. President, but I do know how this is done. 409 00:24:39,937 --> 00:24:41,427 Oh, well, that's good to hear. 410 00:24:43,607 --> 00:24:46,019 I'll start with Maine. (SIGHS) She owes me. 411 00:24:48,654 --> 00:24:51,361 You know, we did meet once before, Mr. President. 412 00:24:51,448 --> 00:24:53,780 At a dinner, during the 2012 convention. 413 00:24:53,867 --> 00:24:56,734 -I tried to introduce myself to you. -And? 414 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:01,113 -You don't remember, do you? -Why would I? 415 00:25:04,378 --> 00:25:07,791 Why is the moderator so interested in Brockhart's opinion? 416 00:25:07,881 --> 00:25:10,418 Has everyone suddenly forgotten that I'm at the top of the ticket? 417 00:25:10,509 --> 00:25:11,840 No, of course not. 418 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,043 Are we done here? 419 00:25:15,139 --> 00:25:17,721 Yeah. We should talk about tomorrow's schedule. 420 00:25:18,559 --> 00:25:21,517 Uh, vote's looking good now. (INHALES DEEPLY) 421 00:25:21,603 --> 00:25:24,561 We still need to talk to as many congressmen as we can. 422 00:25:24,648 --> 00:25:26,263 Well, figure it out and give us a call. 423 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:29,100 And enough with the events targeting the Armed Services. 424 00:25:29,194 --> 00:25:31,435 We got as many Congress people as we could get out of this. 425 00:25:31,530 --> 00:25:35,114 NO Offense, General, but we need to divide and conquer. Okay? 426 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:37,782 Will, I was speaking with Mark... 427 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:40,577 -Yeah. -...and I want you to know, 428 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:43,371 if you need to talk about anything, I'm available. 429 00:25:50,549 --> 00:25:52,540 The only support I need, General, 430 00:25:53,302 --> 00:25:56,339 is that Of a vice president to his president. Okay? 431 00:26:07,316 --> 00:26:10,058 Senator Talbert's priorities are affordable housing 432 00:26:10,152 --> 00:26:12,939 and closing corporate tax loopholes. 433 00:26:13,030 --> 00:26:15,567 And access to higher education, especially. 434 00:26:15,657 --> 00:26:17,067 -The call is in 10. -Mmm. 435 00:26:17,993 --> 00:26:20,075 Why did Aidan Macallan run away? 436 00:26:22,247 --> 00:26:23,908 What? 437 00:26:23,999 --> 00:26:26,706 Why did Macallan run away? 438 00:26:27,294 --> 00:26:28,704 Iwish I could tell you. 439 00:26:31,131 --> 00:26:32,541 Clock'S ticking. 440 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:44,183 Yes, give me Tom Yates' driver's number, please. 441 00:26:53,278 --> 00:26:55,314 (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 442 00:26:58,033 --> 00:26:59,193 Yes. 443 00:27:00,702 --> 00:27:01,862 Yes, ma'am. 444 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:04,202 New York. 445 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:06,871 You drove all the way to New York? 446 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,160 Where? 447 00:27:10,504 --> 00:27:11,619 Who's he with? 448 00:27:11,713 --> 00:27:15,001 I don't know. A woman. Older. 449 00:27:17,719 --> 00:27:23,214 I don't know how that'll work, ma'am. Yes. Yes, I'll try. 450 00:27:32,359 --> 00:27:34,645 NO, I understand your concern, Senator. 451 00:27:36,572 --> 00:27:38,904 Well, student loan reform is a priority for you, 452 00:27:39,032 --> 00:27:41,648 so it will be a priority for the president and me. 453 00:27:42,744 --> 00:27:45,486 Yes. Yes, I do. 454 00:27:48,750 --> 00:27:51,082 Well, Louise, you as a pillar of the party, 455 00:27:51,170 --> 00:27:54,503 it will be much appreciated if I can get your help tomorrow. 456 00:27:54,590 --> 00:27:57,252 And it'll just be you and me and a couple of your... 457 00:27:58,427 --> 00:28:00,509 Female colleagues in the Senate. 458 00:28:02,764 --> 00:28:05,506 Okay, well, I look foward to a productive dialogue. 459 00:28:28,248 --> 00:28:31,456 -Better late than never. -Sorry I missed dinner. 460 00:28:36,882 --> 00:28:39,089 -(SIGHS) -Why the back? 461 00:28:39,176 --> 00:28:41,508 (SIGHS) I'm pretending you're an Uber. Just help me out. 462 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:44,928 My Sister-in-Iaw. She came when you couldn't. 463 00:28:45,015 --> 00:28:46,255 (SIGHS) 464 00:29:00,489 --> 00:29:01,729 (SIGHS) 465 00:29:12,334 --> 00:29:14,666 Do you think the dead judge us? 466 00:29:24,179 --> 00:29:25,294 NO. 467 00:29:29,434 --> 00:29:31,470 (BOTH PANTING) 468 00:29:35,190 --> 00:29:36,430 (GRUNTING) 469 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:46,030 (GRUNTING) 470 00:29:52,749 --> 00:29:54,785 (PANTING) 471 00:30:14,604 --> 00:30:16,936 What did he do that you liked the most? 472 00:30:18,900 --> 00:30:22,063 Here in bed. 473 00:30:28,410 --> 00:30:29,741 (SIGHS) 474 00:30:30,912 --> 00:30:32,368 Sitting up was the best. 475 00:30:35,083 --> 00:30:37,039 Legs around each other. 476 00:30:39,796 --> 00:30:45,007 He'd run his right hand up the back of my neck into my hair and pull it. 477 00:30:45,093 --> 00:30:47,129 My hair and my head back. 478 00:30:51,308 --> 00:30:52,468 And? 479 00:30:57,856 --> 00:31:00,598 And with the other hand, he'd pull me in and out. 480 00:31:03,987 --> 00:31:05,943 Always looking at me. 481 00:31:08,367 --> 00:31:09,777 Seeing me. 482 00:31:16,333 --> 00:31:17,948 You want me to do that? 483 00:31:23,006 --> 00:31:24,121 Yeah. 484 00:31:33,183 --> 00:31:35,174 (INDISTINCT SHOUTING IN DISTANCE) 485 00:31:36,353 --> 00:31:39,311 It's SO nice in here. You can hardly hear them. 486 00:31:40,148 --> 00:31:42,184 Oh, trust me, I can hear them. 487 00:31:44,152 --> 00:31:45,858 With New Hampshire, it's what? 488 00:31:46,988 --> 00:31:49,730 Twenty-four. With Maine, twenty-five. 489 00:31:49,825 --> 00:31:51,907 Twenty-six if we get Wisconsin. 490 00:31:51,993 --> 00:31:53,733 Where's Tom? 491 00:31:53,829 --> 00:31:55,820 He needed to get some air. 492 00:31:55,914 --> 00:31:57,654 Wisconsin is being stubborn. 493 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,034 Then who else? 494 00:31:59,251 --> 00:32:04,496 (SIGHS) Iowa, maybe Colorado, 24, 25. 495 00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:09,549 How was your great-great- great—grandfather Augustus? 496 00:32:10,345 --> 00:32:12,085 He goes by Eric. 497 00:32:13,849 --> 00:32:15,055 Eric. 498 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:18,842 He admired my craftsmanship. 499 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:23,021 We should make a play for North Dakota. 500 00:32:23,108 --> 00:32:24,143 Agreed. 501 00:32:24,234 --> 00:32:27,852 In the Senate, I think you can swing some votes from Missouri. 502 00:32:28,864 --> 00:32:31,276 Did you ask LeAnn about Macallan? 503 00:32:31,366 --> 00:32:33,698 She didn't know anything. I believe her. 504 00:32:35,787 --> 00:32:37,527 We have to quit again. 505 00:32:39,916 --> 00:32:42,032 OthenNise, they'll kill us. 506 00:32:51,845 --> 00:32:56,088 MAN: (ON PHONE) No Macallan. He was there, though. Left his belongings. 507 00:32:57,684 --> 00:32:59,390 Anything from the National Police? 508 00:32:59,478 --> 00:33:04,063 No. CIA '3 man in the palace isn’t even sure he’s still in Jakarta. 509 00:33:04,149 --> 00:33:06,731 They'll find him, LeAnn. That’s all I can give you. 510 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:07,933 I appreciate your help. 511 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:15,065 Kerry, Susan, what can I get you? 512 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:16,696 -I'm fine, thanks. -I'm good with water. 513 00:33:16,786 --> 00:33:19,402 -What about you, Louise? -What are you having? 514 00:33:20,457 --> 00:33:24,325 -Splash of vodka on ice. -Make it two. 515 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:28,165 Susan and lwere talking on the way over, Claire. 516 00:33:28,256 --> 00:33:31,919 This election mess has left us all facing some scary possibilities. 517 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:34,752 -If Conway wins in the House... -Which is far from inevitable. 518 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:36,837 But if a split ticket were to happen, 519 00:33:36,932 --> 00:33:38,763 (CHUCKLES) it would be bad for this country. 520 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:41,057 NO, Conway is what would be bad for this country. 521 00:33:42,395 --> 00:33:44,852 Let's hope the House does the right thing. 522 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:47,431 But as far as the Senate, I am very grateful 523 00:33:47,526 --> 00:33:49,437 that we have Donald Blythe steering that ship. 524 00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:51,393 Mrs. Undenivood, I'm sorry to say this, 525 00:33:51,488 --> 00:33:55,982 but no matter what you're offering here, I can't support the president. 526 00:33:56,076 --> 00:33:59,864 And, by extension, I can't support you. 527 00:33:59,955 --> 00:34:02,116 It's not you, Claire. It's him. 528 00:34:02,707 --> 00:34:05,414 Susan and I are on the same page about this. 529 00:34:05,502 --> 00:34:08,790 LOUISE: What if this isn't about Francis Unden/vood, huh? 530 00:34:09,339 --> 00:34:13,002 It's Claire UndenNOOd who has the promising future. 531 00:34:14,636 --> 00:34:17,548 I want a woman in the White House. 532 00:34:17,639 --> 00:34:20,551 And if She has to start as a vice president, fine. 533 00:34:20,642 --> 00:34:21,927 But it'S time. 534 00:34:23,436 --> 00:34:26,143 -lt's time. -Well, I hear that, Louise, 535 00:34:27,566 --> 00:34:30,899 but I'll say it... A vote for you is a vote for Frank Unden/vood. 536 00:34:30,986 --> 00:34:35,229 Listen, I understand your concerns about Francis' record. I do. 537 00:34:36,908 --> 00:34:39,024 If Conway wins, 538 00:34:39,119 --> 00:34:42,111 wouldn't you want a Democrat to keep him in check? 539 00:34:44,249 --> 00:34:48,492 And what if a vote for me isn't necessarily a vote for Francis? 540 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:53,917 Twenty-one promised for you, sir. Twenty-three for Conway. 541 00:34:54,009 --> 00:34:55,874 Two deadlocked. Four unknown. 542 00:34:55,969 --> 00:34:58,631 But I think things will shift once they caucus. 543 00:34:58,722 --> 00:35:00,713 -All right. Let's bring him in. -Yes, sir. 544 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:05,433 (ROMERO CLEARS THROAT) 545 00:35:09,190 --> 00:35:11,681 -Have a seat. -I won't be long. 546 00:35:12,193 --> 00:35:15,902 Well, then stand like a man who doesn't know whether to sit or not. 547 00:35:16,573 --> 00:35:19,315 Congressman Romero, do you have good news for me? 548 00:35:19,409 --> 00:35:22,617 Have your progressives seen the light? 549 00:35:22,704 --> 00:35:25,741 I did what I could, Mr. President. I couldn't sway the bloc. 550 00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:34,037 Couldn't or wouldn't? 551 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:35,872 Maine and New Hampshire are noncommittal. 552 00:35:36,926 --> 00:35:39,542 Congressman Wolcott is turning Wisconsin for Conway. 553 00:35:42,265 --> 00:35:43,505 (FRANCIS SIGHS) 554 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:47,551 Tell me a different truth. 555 00:35:48,855 --> 00:35:50,516 They aren't listening to me. 556 00:35:50,607 --> 00:35:52,893 They believe supporting you would do more damage 557 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:56,226 to the Democratic Party and the country than a Conway presidency. 558 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:03,150 Well, I am sorry that it has come to this. 559 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:05,405 (SIGHS) 560 00:36:05,622 --> 00:36:08,204 As am I. I'm sure we'll meet again, sir. 561 00:36:08,291 --> 00:36:12,625 FRANCIS: Yes, but before you go, just take a look around this room. 562 00:36:12,712 --> 00:36:16,421 Study every detail, every aspect. 563 00:36:17,592 --> 00:36:22,803 Because this is the last time you will ever step foot in here. 564 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:26,389 I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. 565 00:36:26,476 --> 00:36:30,765 And to think you could have made yourself memorable in so many other ways. 566 00:36:40,115 --> 00:36:42,697 I'll make sure he never sees another committee, sir. 567 00:36:42,784 --> 00:36:46,743 Oh, no. He wants us to put up a fight, make him feel bigger. 568 00:36:46,830 --> 00:36:49,162 He's just read some polls and thinks I'm in trouble. 569 00:36:49,249 --> 00:36:53,458 That's why he's coming after me. All right, we have 48 hours. 570 00:36:53,545 --> 00:36:56,207 I have to work Colorado and shore up Tennessee. 571 00:36:56,297 --> 00:37:02,088 But Maine, Wisconsin and New Hampshire must be turned by any means necessary. 572 00:37:02,178 --> 00:37:04,544 All caucusing will end by noon on Thursday, 573 00:37:04,639 --> 00:37:08,973 and then the vote in both the House and the Senate is scheduled for 2:00. 574 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:12,268 Well, I don't make the decisions, Chuck. | just relay them. 575 00:37:13,815 --> 00:37:17,148 NO. NO, there will not be a statement at this time. 576 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:20,523 (STAMMERS) Because there's nothing to state until after the vote. 577 00:37:20,613 --> 00:37:22,069 (SOFTLY) Close the door. 578 00:37:22,991 --> 00:37:24,947 Right. Yes. 579 00:37:26,995 --> 00:37:28,030 Yes. 580 00:37:28,830 --> 00:37:31,697 Please don't make me say yes again. Mmm-hmm. 581 00:37:32,792 --> 00:37:35,499 Crazy days in these United States. 582 00:37:37,130 --> 00:37:39,746 (SIGHS) SO you wanna tell me what was so important 583 00:37:39,841 --> 00:37:41,456 I had to get you through the gates? 584 00:37:41,551 --> 00:37:43,337 Girl named Lisa Williams came in. 585 00:37:44,471 --> 00:37:46,962 Says she was Rachel Posner's girlfriend. 586 00:37:47,140 --> 00:37:49,506 -(PHONE RINGING) -Said Doug Stamper knew Rachel. 587 00:37:50,393 --> 00:37:52,600 Feels like he was involved in her disappearance. 588 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:54,803 And she said the words "Doug Stamper"? 589 00:37:54,898 --> 00:37:56,763 Rachel Posner went missing around the time 590 00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:58,723 Stamper was carjacked and had his head bashed in. 591 00:37:58,818 --> 00:38:01,230 And this Lisa thinks... 592 00:38:02,238 --> 00:38:04,024 Well, she's not sure exactly. 593 00:38:04,991 --> 00:38:07,858 -Can she prove a connection? -It'S all instinct at this point. 594 00:38:08,870 --> 00:38:09,825 (SIGHS) Come on. 595 00:38:09,913 --> 00:38:12,996 You want a tour of the White House, you could just straight up ask me for one. 596 00:38:13,082 --> 00:38:14,242 (SCOFFS) 597 00:38:15,376 --> 00:38:17,583 -Hammerschmidt. -Is he making anything of it? 598 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:21,162 Not yet. But the information about her is on the top of his desk. 599 00:38:21,716 --> 00:38:22,876 Lisa Williams. 600 00:38:23,885 --> 00:38:24,840 (PHONE BEEPS) 601 00:38:24,928 --> 00:38:26,168 WOMAN: Mr. Grayson, you have a call on line three. 602 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:30,255 (SIGHS) Well, I gotta get back to it. If Tom follows up on her, let me know. 603 00:38:31,059 --> 00:38:34,051 -Thanks for the pass. -It'S temporary. 604 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:40,227 Okay. 605 00:38:47,033 --> 00:38:48,773 (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 606 00:38:51,496 --> 00:38:53,032 (SIGHS) LeAnn Harvey. 607 00:38:53,122 --> 00:38:55,204 AIDAN: Always burning the midnight oil. 608 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:57,907 -Aidan? -You ready to join me? 609 00:38:58,795 --> 00:39:02,504 DO you have any idea how much jeopardy you have put me in? 610 00:39:02,590 --> 00:39:04,581 You should've gotten out when you had the chance. 611 00:39:04,676 --> 00:39:06,541 You think you're out? 612 00:39:06,636 --> 00:39:10,003 -Listen, I need you to do me a favor. -Where are you? 613 00:39:10,098 --> 00:39:13,511 Get the FBI, CIA, and whoever else is looking for me 614 00:39:13,601 --> 00:39:14,932 to stop, now. 615 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:16,884 Okay, Aidan, you know, just... (SIGHS) 616 00:39:16,980 --> 00:39:19,437 Come back here, and we will figure this out together. 617 00:39:19,524 --> 00:39:23,938 If they keep coming after me, I will start leaking things about the Unden/voods. 618 00:39:24,779 --> 00:39:25,859 You don't wanna do that. 619 00:39:25,947 --> 00:39:29,110 You have no idea who you’re working for, LeAnn. 620 00:39:30,702 --> 00:39:32,112 God damn it. 621 00:39:33,329 --> 00:39:34,614 You have an update for the president? 622 00:39:35,498 --> 00:39:38,456 I've been juggling senators most of the day. 623 00:39:38,543 --> 00:39:40,033 And your congressman from Maine? 624 00:39:40,128 --> 00:39:43,416 ls still my friend's father and is still too busy to meet. 625 00:39:43,506 --> 00:39:46,088 SO was Wisconsin and New Hampshire until I forced them to. 626 00:39:46,175 --> 00:39:47,915 You have your style, I have mine. 627 00:39:48,011 --> 00:39:49,797 The president doesn't care about style, LeAnn. 628 00:39:49,888 --> 00:39:52,470 Just get the Congressman by the vote on Thursday. 629 00:40:07,822 --> 00:40:09,562 Will just walked in. 630 00:40:09,657 --> 00:40:10,863 Yeah. 631 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:14,116 Okay. 632 00:40:14,203 --> 00:40:16,159 Talk soon. Bye. 633 00:40:17,999 --> 00:40:19,660 (SIGHS) 634 00:40:21,336 --> 00:40:24,669 -That your mom? -Yeah. She sends her best. 635 00:40:24,756 --> 00:40:26,166 Yeah, okay. 636 00:40:27,342 --> 00:40:30,004 -Where's Charlie? -In the living room. 637 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:34,712 Lily's playing in the den. 638 00:40:35,183 --> 00:40:36,263 (CLEARS THROAT) 639 00:40:36,351 --> 00:40:37,966 -Where are you going? -I should change. 640 00:40:38,061 --> 00:40:41,019 -You keep walking away from me, Hannah. -(SIGHS) Please. 641 00:40:42,231 --> 00:40:43,767 Why would you invite him here? 642 00:40:44,692 --> 00:40:46,023 Now? 643 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:48,351 He's a friend. He's your friend. 644 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:53,691 And I thought maybe it'd be something you'd be interested in looking at. 645 00:40:53,785 --> 00:40:54,900 (SCOFFS) 646 00:40:55,203 --> 00:40:56,158 I'm doing all I can. 647 00:40:56,245 --> 00:40:57,451 -All you can? -Yes. 648 00:40:57,538 --> 00:41:00,371 Like doubt me? Like think that you know better what's in my mind than I do? 649 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:01,789 You know, you're the one who told Mark. 650 00:41:01,876 --> 00:41:03,992 I had to deny I had anything to do with it. 651 00:41:04,087 --> 00:41:07,625 See, these people, Hannah... Usher and Marshall... 652 00:41:08,341 --> 00:41:11,879 They're hired hands. They can't be trusted. 653 00:41:12,887 --> 00:41:14,468 And Brockhart, he's in it for himself. 654 00:41:14,555 --> 00:41:18,673 But... But you, my darling, my love... 655 00:41:18,768 --> 00:41:20,724 -Stop it. -Stop what? 656 00:41:21,562 --> 00:41:24,349 What are you gonna do? Take the kidS and go to your mom? 657 00:41:24,565 --> 00:41:26,726 (SCOFFS) As if you would. 658 00:41:27,652 --> 00:41:29,859 You already picked out the White House china. 659 00:41:29,946 --> 00:41:33,780 You want this more than anything. To be president. 660 00:41:35,201 --> 00:41:38,364 Don't you dare judge me now that I want it too. 661 00:41:47,130 --> 00:41:50,668 Yes, Congressman, but flights are considered bribes. 662 00:41:52,218 --> 00:41:55,631 Yes, Congressman, it's not your DUls that concern US, 663 00:41:55,722 --> 00:41:57,303 it's your daughter's. 664 00:41:58,391 --> 00:42:01,679 Well, you should've done a betterjob hiding the payouts. 665 00:42:01,769 --> 00:42:03,305 I mean, really. 666 00:42:03,980 --> 00:42:08,599 Yes, I'm sure you are but how old was he again? 667 00:42:09,736 --> 00:42:12,352 Yes, and he was in the choir, is that right? 668 00:42:13,698 --> 00:42:18,192 But you can never erase an e-mail, even my dead aunt knows that. 669 00:42:19,037 --> 00:42:21,119 Well, get back to me as soon as you can. 670 00:42:22,665 --> 00:42:25,623 -SO? -Maine finally looks solid, sir. 671 00:42:26,669 --> 00:42:28,409 New Hampshire doesn't, though. 672 00:42:29,589 --> 00:42:33,423 I've been Sitting in here for hours, busting my ass, getting some results. 673 00:42:33,509 --> 00:42:36,922 We should have secured New Hampshire. How did LeAnn get Maine? 674 00:42:37,013 --> 00:42:38,503 She cashed in a favor. 675 00:42:38,598 --> 00:42:40,589 Well, why couldn't you do the same goddamn thing? 676 00:42:40,683 --> 00:42:42,799 It doesn't make sense. 677 00:42:42,894 --> 00:42:45,556 I thought I had him. I mean... 678 00:42:46,355 --> 00:42:48,562 Notjust New Hampshire. Wisconsin should've folded. 679 00:42:48,649 --> 00:42:49,980 Should have? 680 00:42:50,860 --> 00:42:53,192 What's going on, Doug? What's happening? 681 00:42:53,988 --> 00:42:58,823 Is there some issue with your commitment? Your loyalty? 682 00:42:58,910 --> 00:42:59,899 What? 683 00:42:59,994 --> 00:43:02,531 Perhaps you just aren't worthy of my trust. 684 00:43:03,122 --> 00:43:04,987 I have given everything to you. 685 00:43:05,083 --> 00:43:08,416 Almost the entirety Of my professional life, Frank. 686 00:43:08,503 --> 00:43:10,619 You watch your tone. 687 00:43:12,715 --> 00:43:16,833 The things I've done... The things that I have done to help keep you here, 688 00:43:16,928 --> 00:43:18,884 and you're gonna question my loyalty? 689 00:43:20,598 --> 00:43:24,136 Well, if we can't win, we have to make sure that Conway doesn't either. 690 00:43:24,227 --> 00:43:27,594 Maine coming over only means he won't get to 26. 691 00:43:27,688 --> 00:43:30,020 A deadlock isn't a win. But at least... 692 00:43:32,110 --> 00:43:34,567 I'm sorry, Doug. lwas out of line. 693 00:43:38,199 --> 00:43:39,609 Let's get back to work. 694 00:43:49,001 --> 00:43:52,960 It's notjust what he did with all the data. Aidan had access to everything. 695 00:43:53,047 --> 00:43:55,880 We need to get the CIA and FBI off his trail, 696 00:43:55,967 --> 00:43:58,379 -and I need your help. -You're causing problems, LeAnn, 697 00:43:58,469 --> 00:44:00,755 which is the last thing that we can afford right now. 698 00:44:01,597 --> 00:44:04,805 -Macallan sealed his own fate. -I delivered Maine, Doug, 699 00:44:04,892 --> 00:44:07,304 which is more than you can say about New Hampshire. 700 00:44:09,730 --> 00:44:11,140 (SIGHS) 701 00:44:13,192 --> 00:44:14,181 I'll owe you. 702 00:44:15,361 --> 00:44:16,601 Not enough. 703 00:44:17,446 --> 00:44:20,984 Has the president spoken to you about Aidan at all? 704 00:44:21,075 --> 00:44:22,190 NO. 705 00:44:24,245 --> 00:44:25,985 Is he on a kill list? 706 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:28,822 The United States of America doesn't have kill lists, LeAnn. 707 00:44:31,919 --> 00:44:34,786 I am the only thing preventing Mac from releasing what he has. 708 00:44:34,881 --> 00:44:38,419 And my guess is, whatever it is, it'll implicate you, too. 709 00:44:39,719 --> 00:44:41,459 Am I wrong, Doug? 710 00:44:54,066 --> 00:44:55,602 (SIGHS) 711 00:44:59,697 --> 00:45:02,234 CLAIRE: Someone close to Senator Mitchell woke me up with the news. 712 00:45:02,325 --> 00:45:03,861 FRANCIS: Get me the vice president on the phone. 713 00:45:03,951 --> 00:45:05,066 CLAIRE: That iS not going to help. 714 00:45:05,161 --> 00:45:07,026 FRANCIS: Well, how do you intend on dealing with it? 715 00:45:18,633 --> 00:45:19,873 Donald. 716 00:45:22,011 --> 00:45:23,922 -Don't do it. -Claire. .. 717 00:45:24,013 --> 00:45:26,846 I know what you and Senator Mitchell were planning. 718 00:45:26,974 --> 00:45:28,805 Do what you were supposed to do. 719 00:45:28,893 --> 00:45:32,135 Move the anti-filibuster measure fonNard so the Senate can vote 720 00:45:32,230 --> 00:45:34,391 -and elect me vice president. -No. 721 00:45:34,482 --> 00:45:36,393 -No? -All voices should be heard 722 00:45:36,484 --> 00:45:38,896 out of respect for the American people 723 00:45:38,986 --> 00:45:41,068 and the gravity of the vote before the Senate today, 724 00:45:41,155 --> 00:45:43,737 the first like this since 1825. 725 00:45:43,824 --> 00:45:46,281 The House is about to vote, Donald. What is going on? 726 00:45:46,369 --> 00:45:48,655 Let's get this done so you can go home. 727 00:45:49,914 --> 00:45:51,905 It lOOks like Conway's going to win. 728 00:45:51,999 --> 00:45:55,583 And no matter what people have told you, the Senate is voting for Brockhart. 729 00:45:55,670 --> 00:45:58,082 -It's country over party, Claire. -Are you flexing? 730 00:45:58,172 --> 00:46:03,007 I'm stalling until the House vote happens and then the Senate votes accordingly. 731 00:46:03,094 --> 00:46:06,131 You'd do that to the party to which you've devoted your entire career? 732 00:46:06,222 --> 00:46:09,760 The country needs clarity and resolution. That's the most important thing. 733 00:46:09,850 --> 00:46:12,307 There'll be another election in four years. 734 00:46:12,395 --> 00:46:16,855 But look, I saw you when Francis was in the coma. 735 00:46:16,941 --> 00:46:20,559 What you're capable of when given the opportunity. 736 00:46:21,779 --> 00:46:25,943 (SIGHS) You still have a shot down the road. I'd vote for you. 737 00:46:27,576 --> 00:46:29,612 Whatever you think, I know I have the numbers. 738 00:46:29,704 --> 00:46:31,240 I don't think so. 739 00:46:32,790 --> 00:46:34,030 But come on. 740 00:46:36,585 --> 00:46:39,622 You're not like him. Be patient. 741 00:46:42,633 --> 00:46:45,796 You're a fool, Donald. You always were. 742 00:46:45,886 --> 00:46:50,129 You and your dumb, dead wife that you never, ever shut up about. 743 00:46:50,224 --> 00:46:52,385 Principled? IdealistiC? 744 00:46:52,476 --> 00:46:55,764 A champion for the people? What did you ever actually do? 745 00:46:56,147 --> 00:46:57,808 Nothing. 746 00:46:57,898 --> 00:47:01,482 The great crusader? I don't think so. 747 00:47:01,569 --> 00:47:05,107 You just liked the position of the bumbling idiot that you are. 748 00:47:06,490 --> 00:47:09,072 The optimist. The idealist. 749 00:47:09,160 --> 00:47:11,902 You loved it so much that you couldn't even make a deal 750 00:47:11,996 --> 00:47:13,861 or move a single thing fonivard. 751 00:47:13,956 --> 00:47:16,413 You have a legacy of nothing. 752 00:47:17,251 --> 00:47:19,993 Sign the measure, get the Republicans off the floor, 753 00:47:20,087 --> 00:47:21,918 start the vote now. 754 00:47:24,717 --> 00:47:26,628 Do you know what I just realized? 755 00:47:27,845 --> 00:47:29,130 Your initials... 756 00:47:30,181 --> 00:47:32,763 They're missing an "N" and a "".T 757 00:47:36,520 --> 00:47:37,760 (DOOR SLAMS) 758 00:48:09,095 --> 00:48:11,381 The vote is inconclusive, Mr. President. 759 00:48:12,181 --> 00:48:14,547 Neither you nor Conway to 26. 760 00:48:15,267 --> 00:48:17,929 Still alive. What about Claire? 761 00:48:19,605 --> 00:48:22,563 (STAMMERS) This is impossible. 762 00:48:22,650 --> 00:48:25,016 I'm as surprised as you are. 763 00:48:25,111 --> 00:48:27,853 Maine. There was no heads-up on that. 764 00:48:29,573 --> 00:48:32,235 LOOk, I know this is frustrating. It should be over. 765 00:48:32,326 --> 00:48:34,237 I... I'm the president. 766 00:48:35,830 --> 00:48:37,661 I don't care what they say, 767 00:48:38,416 --> 00:48:42,000 -I'm fucking president of the United States. -MARK: No, you're not. 768 00:48:42,461 --> 00:48:46,750 The vice president will be acting president for as long as it takes the House to decide. 769 00:48:47,007 --> 00:48:48,247 (SCOFFS) 770 00:48:49,176 --> 00:48:50,791 I should make some calls. 771 00:48:53,973 --> 00:48:55,338 (CHUCKLES) 772 00:48:59,687 --> 00:49:00,847 (SIGHS)