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==Plot==
==Plot==
The presidential candidates journey to Iowa, where Democrats Russell and Santos, and Republican Vinick, are all told by their handlers that when they appear before the corn growers association they must support subsidies for ethanol as fuel, regardless of their true feelings. Though Russell and Santos choose to publicly support the subsidies, Vinick chooses to go with his own beliefs.
The presidential candidates journey to Iowa, where Democrats Russell and Santos, and Republican Vinick, are all told by their handlers that when they appear before the corn growers association they must support subsidies for ethanol as fuel, regardless of their true feelings. Though Russell and Santos choose to publicly support the subsidies, Vinick chooses to go with his own beliefs.
The theme of Santos torn between what he believes and what he should say continues in this episode. In a scene between him and Vinick it is evident he admires the stand the Rebublican made. Finallt, though, Josh thinks Santos is able to see the "bigger picture", although his wife is annoyed at his volte face.


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Revision as of 21:01, 5 December 2007

"King Corn (The West Wing)"

"King Corn" is episode 123 of The West Wing.

Plot

The presidential candidates journey to Iowa, where Democrats Russell and Santos, and Republican Vinick, are all told by their handlers that when they appear before the corn growers association they must support subsidies for ethanol as fuel, regardless of their true feelings. Though Russell and Santos choose to publicly support the subsidies, Vinick chooses to go with his own beliefs. The theme of Santos torn between what he believes and what he should say continues in this episode. In a scene between him and Vinick it is evident he admires the stand the Rebublican made. Finallt, though, Josh thinks Santos is able to see the "bigger picture", although his wife is annoyed at his volte face.