Drought Conditions
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"Drought Conditions" is episode 126 of The West Wing.
Plot
Senator Rafferty, a new presidential candidate garnered much media attention with a ground-breaking speech about health care. But her words contain interesting echoes of President Bartlet's original health plan known only to White House insiders. Meanwhile, Toby is more than usually morose after the death of his brother while C.J. is having problems dealing with lobbyist Clifford Calley.
Josh finds it difficult to enter the White House, as Margaret has cancelled his pass. Eventually he gets in, and learns of Toby's bereavement. After an initial conversation the two men soon start flinging recriminations of betrayal, and they are involved in a fight.White House staff are horrified and embarrased. As Josh leaves, Toby dissolves in tears.
Eventually CJ realises that it was Toby who leaked the speech to Rafferty, and offers support to a gradually unravelling Toby.
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