1 00:00:04,324 --> 00:00:06,243 What do you think of Darren Jarvis? 2 00:00:06,244 --> 00:00:09,162 - At CBS? - He wants me to be a correspondent. 3 00:00:09,163 --> 00:00:11,706 Not worth your time. 4 00:00:11,707 --> 00:00:13,542 What about Greer Fisher at MSNBC? 5 00:00:13,543 --> 00:00:15,460 Stick to writing. 6 00:00:15,461 --> 00:00:17,295 Do TV on the side. 7 00:00:17,296 --> 00:00:19,839 You're more than a talking head. 8 00:00:19,840 --> 00:00:23,343 - How about Slugline? - What's Slugline? 9 00:00:23,344 --> 00:00:26,888 If I said Politico wanted to hire me, what would you say? 10 00:00:26,889 --> 00:00:29,224 I would say that that peaks my interest. 11 00:00:29,588 --> 00:00:33,466 Six months from now, Slugline will be what Politico was a year and a half ago. 12 00:00:33,467 --> 00:00:36,928 Everyone at Politico reads it, because Slugline's breaking stories before they are. 13 00:00:36,929 --> 00:00:38,679 I wonder why I've never heard of it. 14 00:00:38,680 --> 00:00:40,972 Everyone's a free agent. They write whatever they want, 15 00:00:40,973 --> 00:00:42,090 wherever they are. 16 00:00:42,210 --> 00:00:44,477 Most people write from their phones. 17 00:00:44,478 --> 00:00:47,313 Well, if freedom and exposure are what they're offering, 18 00:00:47,314 --> 00:00:50,065 I would say that is a meeting worth taking. 19 00:00:50,066 --> 00:00:52,337 This Hammerschmidt thing is blowing up. 20 00:00:52,587 --> 00:00:54,504 I think he might get fired. 21 00:00:54,505 --> 00:00:56,089 There's gotta be 1,000 tweets here. 22 00:00:56,090 --> 00:00:58,633 People defending me, people trashing me. 23 00:00:58,634 --> 00:01:01,219 There's even a hashtag-- "gozoe." 24 00:01:01,220 --> 00:01:02,929 Mmm. 25 00:01:02,930 --> 00:01:04,138 Mmm. 26 00:01:04,139 --> 00:01:06,224 Hey! 27 00:01:06,225 --> 00:01:08,268 We mustn't leave any trails. 28 00:01:08,269 --> 00:01:09,791 All of my contacts are in there. 29 00:01:09,911 --> 00:01:12,980 Then it's time for you to get some new contacts. 30 00:01:16,484 --> 00:01:19,112 Don't worry. I'll get you a phone. I'll get you two, in fact. 31 00:01:19,113 --> 00:01:21,364 One for work and a burner for play. 32 00:01:21,365 --> 00:01:23,617 Expect them this afternoon. 33 00:01:25,368 --> 00:01:28,329 Oh, and go, Zoe. 34 00:03:02,329 --> 00:03:12,660 Sync & corrections by Addic7ed.com www.addic7ed.com 35 00:03:38,152 --> 00:03:40,112 The reporter? 36 00:03:40,113 --> 00:03:42,823 Yes. 37 00:03:42,824 --> 00:03:45,117 Just this once? 38 00:03:48,370 --> 00:03:51,040 I'm not sure. 39 00:03:51,041 --> 00:03:53,167 What does she offer us? 40 00:03:54,126 --> 00:03:56,087 A mouthpiece when we need one. 41 00:03:56,088 --> 00:03:57,796 She's been very useful so far. 42 00:03:57,797 --> 00:03:59,882 - What does she want? - Access. 43 00:03:59,883 --> 00:04:01,717 A seat at the table. 44 00:04:01,718 --> 00:04:03,969 Sounds like she's getting the better side of the bargain. 45 00:04:04,887 --> 00:04:06,889 She can be controlled. 46 00:04:06,890 --> 00:04:08,640 Are you sure? 47 00:04:08,641 --> 00:04:11,435 She can. I promise you. 48 00:04:11,436 --> 00:04:14,396 Okay. If you say so. 49 00:04:14,397 --> 00:04:17,608 - The moment you want me to end it-- - I know, Francis. 50 00:04:20,694 --> 00:04:22,780 I should get ready for work. 51 00:04:36,127 --> 00:04:37,628 Hey. 52 00:04:37,629 --> 00:04:39,838 Didn't think you'd be in till later. 53 00:04:39,839 --> 00:04:41,465 This is your agenda for the day. 54 00:04:41,466 --> 00:04:43,508 Here's your schedule for the rest of the week. 55 00:04:43,509 --> 00:04:45,761 These are papers that need to be approved or signed. 56 00:04:45,762 --> 00:04:48,513 Over here are your one-sheets for committee meetings 57 00:04:48,514 --> 00:04:51,183 and briefs on upcoming legislative action. 58 00:04:51,184 --> 00:04:54,186 I filled Ashley in. She can cover until you find a replacement. 59 00:05:03,195 --> 00:05:05,197 Christina... 60 00:05:05,198 --> 00:05:07,283 What? 61 00:05:09,785 --> 00:05:11,787 Thank you... 62 00:05:11,788 --> 00:05:14,957 for getting all this in order. 63 00:05:18,961 --> 00:05:23,381 Ashley can call me if you have any questions about what's on your desk. 64 00:05:26,761 --> 00:05:28,679 Is he here yet? 65 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:30,181 I put him in your office. 66 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:38,522 Marty Spinella, head lobbyist for the teachers' union. 67 00:05:38,523 --> 00:05:41,275 He wants to rip my head off and peel it like an orange. 68 00:05:41,276 --> 00:05:44,028 Why? Because I lied to him. But what choice did I have 69 00:05:44,029 --> 00:05:47,531 when the truth would've ended the conversation before it began? 70 00:05:47,532 --> 00:05:49,407 - I'll call you back. - Marty. 71 00:05:51,367 --> 00:05:53,204 You fucking lied, Frank? 72 00:05:53,205 --> 00:05:55,247 No, no. You lied to my fucking face? 73 00:05:55,248 --> 00:05:57,208 - Marty, I did not lie. - Did not-- 74 00:05:57,209 --> 00:05:59,210 We spent the whole weekend in that room 75 00:05:59,211 --> 00:06:01,003 pouring over this bill line by line, 76 00:06:01,004 --> 00:06:03,463 and nowhere did it say anything about collective bargaining. 77 00:06:03,464 --> 00:06:06,842 Let's calm down and sit down, and we will discuss this. 78 00:06:06,843 --> 00:06:09,011 I will explain everything that's going on, 79 00:06:09,012 --> 00:06:11,429 and we will talk it out no matter how long it takes. 80 00:06:11,430 --> 00:06:13,431 No, no more. This is gonna be a very short meeting, 81 00:06:13,432 --> 00:06:15,433 'cause only one of two things are gonna happen: 82 00:06:15,434 --> 00:06:18,645 Either you assure me right now that amendment is out, 83 00:06:18,646 --> 00:06:21,732 or I'm walking out that door and I'm gonna start launching missiles. 84 00:06:21,733 --> 00:06:24,068 The amendment was never intended to stay in the bill. 85 00:06:24,069 --> 00:06:26,070 It was just there for leverage, that's all. 86 00:06:26,071 --> 00:06:29,531 You threatened to cut federal funding from union school districts? 87 00:06:29,532 --> 00:06:32,450 That's not a poker chip, Frank. That's a goddamn dirty bomb. 88 00:06:32,451 --> 00:06:37,831 Look, the amendment is not staying in the bill. 89 00:06:37,832 --> 00:06:40,918 I just need you to work with me on performance standards. 90 00:06:40,919 --> 00:06:45,047 Performance standards? Are you fucking kidding me? 91 00:06:45,048 --> 00:06:46,965 You agreed that they were already out! You can't just put them back in! 92 00:06:46,966 --> 00:06:49,801 - Marty, look-- - I have a reputation to uphold! 93 00:06:49,802 --> 00:06:53,347 I am the one that made the union reps stay here for you 94 00:06:53,348 --> 00:06:55,766 while you were in Gaffney playing with your fucking Peachoid! 95 00:06:55,767 --> 00:06:58,852 Marty-- - You tell me right now! Is that amendment in or out? 96 00:06:58,853 --> 00:07:01,772 There is a middle ground here, Marty. 97 00:07:01,773 --> 00:07:04,191 We just have to find it. 98 00:07:05,609 --> 00:07:07,694 I take that as a no. 99 00:07:10,114 --> 00:07:11,990 Okay. 100 00:07:14,034 --> 00:07:17,579 Marty, do not start a war you know you're gonna lose. 101 00:07:17,580 --> 00:07:20,457 You fuck me, I fuck back. 102 00:07:24,795 --> 00:07:26,171 Stamper! 103 00:07:26,172 --> 00:07:28,506 Marty and I have a good working relationship. 104 00:07:28,507 --> 00:07:30,675 Or used to. You can see he has a temper, 105 00:07:30,676 --> 00:07:33,720 but I can usually cut through that and reason with him. 106 00:07:33,721 --> 00:07:36,390 But I may have pushed him too far, which is worrisome. 107 00:07:36,391 --> 00:07:38,892 Friends make the worst enemies. 108 00:07:40,311 --> 00:07:42,520 - How'd it go? - What did you hear? 109 00:07:42,521 --> 00:07:46,191 - A lot of "fucks." - Well, that pretty much says it. 110 00:07:46,192 --> 00:07:47,818 Let's think this through. 111 00:07:47,819 --> 00:07:49,903 We've got the D.N.C. leadership meeting. 112 00:07:49,904 --> 00:07:52,823 - What? - I'd say you could skip it, but Birch just dumped it on us. 113 00:07:52,824 --> 00:07:55,284 - When? - It's here in 12 minutes. 114 00:07:55,285 --> 00:07:57,328 Why here and not the D.N.C. headquarters? 115 00:07:57,329 --> 00:07:58,829 The D.N.C. is doing renovations. 116 00:07:58,830 --> 00:08:00,331 They're gonna be green energy efficient. 117 00:08:00,332 --> 00:08:03,667 Oh, that's a charming use of party funds. 118 00:08:03,668 --> 00:08:06,128 We've only been in this space about three months. 119 00:08:06,129 --> 00:08:07,504 It's cool. 120 00:08:07,505 --> 00:08:09,589 Not exactly the Herald, is it? 121 00:08:09,590 --> 00:08:11,508 Have you been to those offices? 122 00:08:11,509 --> 00:08:14,845 Yes. Wrist-slitting was in order. 123 00:08:14,846 --> 00:08:17,681 So, who else is courting you? 124 00:08:17,682 --> 00:08:20,517 - A few people. - You mean everyone. 125 00:08:20,518 --> 00:08:22,853 There were a lot of e-mails this morning. 126 00:08:22,854 --> 00:08:24,980 That's not surprising. You're having a moment. 127 00:08:24,981 --> 00:08:26,940 People are interested. I'm one of them. 128 00:08:26,941 --> 00:08:30,444 But if eight minutes passes on anything, I get bored. 129 00:08:30,445 --> 00:08:33,364 In eight minutes, I can be bored with you, unless you keep me interested. 130 00:08:33,365 --> 00:08:35,991 I think you can. 131 00:08:35,992 --> 00:08:39,786 And I think this is the place for you to keep the rest of the world interested too. 132 00:08:39,787 --> 00:08:41,913 It's your call. I won't chase you. 133 00:08:41,914 --> 00:08:43,332 I'm definitely tempted. 134 00:08:43,333 --> 00:08:45,417 Take as long as you want to look around. 135 00:08:45,418 --> 00:08:48,920 E-mail me your figure. I'll call you back with a counter. 136 00:08:53,217 --> 00:08:55,969 This is our top priority-- Ohio, 137 00:08:55,970 --> 00:08:58,222 Florida, and Pennsylvania. 138 00:08:58,223 --> 00:09:00,807 We need all of them, or Walker's a one-term president. 139 00:09:00,808 --> 00:09:03,227 Pennsylvania is why he picked Matthews as a running mate. 140 00:09:03,228 --> 00:09:04,978 But now we have to find a replacement. 141 00:09:04,979 --> 00:09:07,314 The special election is this November. 142 00:09:07,315 --> 00:09:10,108 Patricia Whittaker, D.N.C. chair. 143 00:09:10,109 --> 00:09:12,777 A rare example of someone whose head is in the game 144 00:09:12,778 --> 00:09:14,612 instead of up their backside. 145 00:09:14,613 --> 00:09:17,032 Competence is such an exotic bird in these woods 146 00:09:17,033 --> 00:09:19,159 that I appreciate it whenever I see it. 147 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:21,161 This also affects the house. 148 00:09:21,162 --> 00:09:23,247 The new governor will oversee redistricting. 149 00:09:23,248 --> 00:09:26,083 We lose seats here, that means we could lose our majority in Washington. 150 00:09:26,084 --> 00:09:29,378 Well, the R.N.C. is backing Jack Swofford, ex-Mayor of Pittsburgh. 151 00:09:29,379 --> 00:09:33,048 He's got statewide name recognition and campaign machinery in place. 152 00:09:33,049 --> 00:09:36,134 It's been three months, and we don't have dick. 153 00:09:36,135 --> 00:09:37,969 What about the A.G.? Ben Pluckett? 154 00:09:37,970 --> 00:09:40,638 No. Ben's got his eyes set on the senate in '14. 155 00:09:40,639 --> 00:09:43,892 Which he'll lose because he botched a sex offender sting last year. 156 00:09:43,893 --> 00:09:46,186 - There's always McHolland. - He's 78. 157 00:09:46,187 --> 00:09:48,646 When's the last time he held office, when Carter was president? 158 00:09:48,647 --> 00:09:50,607 Reagan, but same difference. 159 00:09:50,608 --> 00:09:52,484 He has dignity, he has gravitas. 160 00:09:52,485 --> 00:09:54,611 If you need someone to fill Matthews' shoes-- 161 00:09:54,612 --> 00:09:57,155 You can't fill Jim Matthews' shoes, so we shouldn't even try. 162 00:09:57,156 --> 00:10:00,576 - We need a fresh face. - The state has a weak bench. 163 00:10:00,577 --> 00:10:03,120 Let's go through all the sitting Congressmen one by one 164 00:10:03,121 --> 00:10:04,621 and see if anybody sticks out from the crowd. 165 00:10:04,622 --> 00:10:06,457 All right. I got the list right here. 166 00:10:06,458 --> 00:10:08,083 Okay. Go ahead. 167 00:10:08,084 --> 00:10:10,210 Pennsylvania's first district, Peter Russo. 168 00:10:10,211 --> 00:10:13,171 Cross him off. He's no good. No experience, no chops. 169 00:10:13,172 --> 00:10:16,091 Okay, moving on. Second district, Gwendolyn Pierce. 170 00:10:16,092 --> 00:10:19,303 Nah, Gwen's too controversial. Very vocal on abortion. 171 00:10:19,304 --> 00:10:21,430 - And Caroline? - She's good. 172 00:10:21,431 --> 00:10:23,432 - And the boys? - All fucking four of 'em? 173 00:10:23,433 --> 00:10:25,642 You feed 'em. 174 00:10:25,643 --> 00:10:28,312 You got any pictures on your phone? 175 00:10:28,313 --> 00:10:30,855 Come on. Let's cut the shit, Pete, will ya? 176 00:10:30,856 --> 00:10:32,608 What are we gonna do about the shipyard? 177 00:10:35,611 --> 00:10:38,863 BRAC had their hearing. They slated it for closing. 178 00:10:38,864 --> 00:10:41,199 Yeah, and why didn't you testify? 179 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:43,535 We're talking 12,000 jobs here. 180 00:10:43,536 --> 00:10:46,037 My hands were tied, Paul. People wanted it closed. 181 00:10:46,038 --> 00:10:47,998 - I was under a lot of pressure. - From who? 182 00:10:47,999 --> 00:10:50,167 People high up the food chain. 183 00:10:50,168 --> 00:10:52,794 - There was nothing I could do. - That's bullshit! 184 00:10:52,795 --> 00:10:54,754 You go back to BRAC. You talk to the D.O.D. 185 00:10:54,755 --> 00:10:57,007 You talk to the Secretary of the Navy. You do something. 186 00:10:57,008 --> 00:10:58,509 It's not gonna happen. 187 00:10:58,510 --> 00:11:01,011 - Okay. Why not? - I told you. It's political. 188 00:11:01,012 --> 00:11:04,473 So I'm supposed to go back to the shipbuilders' association and say what now exactly? 189 00:11:04,474 --> 00:11:07,643 That they're out of work because Pete Russo's playing politics? 190 00:11:09,102 --> 00:11:11,062 I mean, Jesus, Pete. 191 00:11:11,063 --> 00:11:15,066 We're the ones who got you fucking elected in the first place. 192 00:11:15,067 --> 00:11:17,777 Now you're gonna turn your back on us? 193 00:11:17,778 --> 00:11:19,863 You should go. 194 00:11:21,031 --> 00:11:22,991 Seriously? 195 00:11:22,992 --> 00:11:28,539 I just got here. You're kicking me out now? 196 00:11:28,540 --> 00:11:31,707 Hey, I'm fucking talking to you! 197 00:11:33,585 --> 00:11:35,629 I thought we grew up together. 198 00:11:35,630 --> 00:11:40,217 But this guy sitting behind his big desk... 199 00:11:40,218 --> 00:11:43,637 I don't even know who the fuck he is. 200 00:11:43,638 --> 00:11:48,600 Where's the Pete Russo who knew how to throw a punch when his back was against the wall? 201 00:11:48,601 --> 00:11:52,145 That guy was my friend. 202 00:12:03,031 --> 00:12:05,409 Every teacher in the country a month before school ends? 203 00:12:05,410 --> 00:12:08,453 Doesn't need all of them. 15, 20 states, that's all. 204 00:12:08,454 --> 00:12:10,746 The A.F.T. and the N.E.A. can't agree on anything. 205 00:12:10,747 --> 00:12:12,874 You underestimate Marty Spinella. 206 00:12:14,668 --> 00:12:17,421 So which one do we target? 207 00:12:17,422 --> 00:12:19,590 We have a better chance with the N.E.A. 208 00:12:19,591 --> 00:12:21,717 You think Chuck Sloan will bite? 209 00:12:21,718 --> 00:12:24,469 Cooperate-- we'll give your people protection and a place at the banquet. 210 00:12:24,470 --> 00:12:27,305 Fight us, we break you. He'll bite. Get him on the phone. 211 00:12:27,306 --> 00:12:28,932 It's after 2:00. 212 00:12:28,933 --> 00:12:31,309 Spinella is potentially mobilizing 213 00:12:31,310 --> 00:12:33,437 the largest teachers' strike in United States history. 214 00:12:33,438 --> 00:12:36,440 - Nobody's sleeping. - I'll call him right now. 215 00:12:37,608 --> 00:12:39,693 I'm sorry. Are we being too loud? 216 00:12:39,694 --> 00:12:42,279 A little. 217 00:12:43,488 --> 00:12:45,532 - What are you working on? - The gala. 218 00:12:45,533 --> 00:12:48,410 There's so much to do. 219 00:12:48,411 --> 00:12:51,079 - Did Nancy send you my list? - She did. 220 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:53,789 - What'd you think? - It's a good list. 221 00:12:53,790 --> 00:12:56,084 Thanks for inviting them. 222 00:12:58,712 --> 00:13:00,589 Is something wrong? 223 00:13:02,340 --> 00:13:05,677 It's still not anywhere near what Remy brought to the table. 224 00:13:06,886 --> 00:13:09,306 Sancorp offered 1.5 million, Francis. 225 00:13:09,307 --> 00:13:12,934 I'm adding up the numbers, and we're only at half a million. 226 00:13:12,935 --> 00:13:15,228 - I got Chuck on the phone. - In a minute. 227 00:13:15,229 --> 00:13:18,482 - I can make more calls. - Enough to raise a million-five? 228 00:13:18,483 --> 00:13:20,066 I can at least get us closer. 229 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:23,903 I'm going to bed. 230 00:13:25,363 --> 00:13:27,324 Don't move any of this around. 231 00:13:27,325 --> 00:13:31,620 Claire, we made the decision to turn Remy down. 232 00:13:31,621 --> 00:13:34,456 No one forced you. I thought we were okay on this. 233 00:13:34,457 --> 00:13:37,125 You're right. 234 00:13:37,126 --> 00:13:39,544 Good night, Francis. 235 00:14:24,297 --> 00:14:26,675 This is Adam. Leave a message. 236 00:14:26,676 --> 00:14:29,135 Hi, Adam. It's me. I know it's late, 237 00:14:29,136 --> 00:14:33,097 but, well, I was really just calling 238 00:14:33,098 --> 00:14:35,475 to thank you again for the photographs. 239 00:14:35,476 --> 00:14:38,770 I'm sure they're gonna be a big hit at the auction. 240 00:14:40,104 --> 00:14:42,273 I hope you're well. 241 00:14:46,152 --> 00:14:49,781 I'm sure they're gonna be a big hit at the auction. 242 00:14:50,782 --> 00:14:53,243 I hope you're well. 243 00:15:10,719 --> 00:15:12,846 Right this way, Mr. Hammerschmidt. 244 00:15:17,434 --> 00:15:18,976 He's here. 245 00:15:20,729 --> 00:15:23,648 Good afternoon, Tom. 246 00:15:28,069 --> 00:15:29,446 Legal? 247 00:15:29,447 --> 00:15:32,574 Did you say it, or didn't you? 248 00:15:34,117 --> 00:15:38,872 To you and to anyone who asks, yes, I did. 249 00:15:41,082 --> 00:15:42,918 Do we really need them? 250 00:15:42,919 --> 00:15:44,920 Not unless I should expect a fight. 251 00:15:44,921 --> 00:15:46,588 You shouldn't. 252 00:15:46,589 --> 00:15:49,090 Give us a few moments. 253 00:16:00,811 --> 00:16:05,106 It's not what you called her, it's that you let her leave the building. 254 00:16:05,107 --> 00:16:07,484 I know how to run a paper, Margaret. 255 00:16:07,485 --> 00:16:11,404 What I don't know how to do is run a paper staffed with people I can't control. 256 00:16:11,405 --> 00:16:13,364 Was she really out of control? 257 00:16:13,365 --> 00:16:16,827 To my understanding, she simply turned down a new position. 258 00:16:16,828 --> 00:16:19,579 It's her attitude. It's the way she turned it down. 259 00:16:19,580 --> 00:16:22,081 Did you think to ask her what she'd rather do instead? 260 00:16:22,082 --> 00:16:25,209 - Is it my job to pander to all my employees-- - My employees. 261 00:16:27,253 --> 00:16:31,257 And if they have something to offer that you don't, yes, it is your job. 262 00:16:31,258 --> 00:16:32,676 We've been through this, Tom. 263 00:16:32,677 --> 00:16:35,052 The paper's operating at a loss. 264 00:16:35,053 --> 00:16:36,346 We need people like Zoe. 265 00:16:36,347 --> 00:16:37,973 I'm very aware 266 00:16:37,974 --> 00:16:40,057 of how much we're hurting, Margaret. 267 00:16:40,058 --> 00:16:42,393 Staff reductions, dip in circulation. 268 00:16:42,394 --> 00:16:43,979 Each one of those faces 269 00:16:43,980 --> 00:16:45,563 and every subscriber we lose, 270 00:16:45,564 --> 00:16:47,148 they keep me awake at night. 271 00:16:47,149 --> 00:16:50,443 Now, I won't argue the business side of things. 272 00:16:50,444 --> 00:16:52,946 It's neither my place nor my area of expertise, 273 00:16:52,947 --> 00:16:55,365 but know this-- 274 00:16:55,366 --> 00:16:59,452 Zoe Barnes, Twitter, blogs, 275 00:16:59,453 --> 00:17:02,246 enriched media, 276 00:17:02,247 --> 00:17:04,499 they're all surface. 277 00:17:04,500 --> 00:17:06,250 They're fads. 278 00:17:06,251 --> 00:17:08,461 They aren't the foundation this paper was built on, 279 00:17:08,462 --> 00:17:11,589 and they aren't what will keep it alive. 280 00:17:11,590 --> 00:17:13,800 We have a core readership 281 00:17:13,801 --> 00:17:16,093 that thirsts for hard news. 282 00:17:16,094 --> 00:17:22,017 Those are the people I work 80 hours a week for. 283 00:17:22,018 --> 00:17:25,061 And I won't be distracted by what's fashionable. 284 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:36,322 That's your resignation letter. 285 00:17:36,323 --> 00:17:39,743 Hand it to the lawyers on the way out. 286 00:17:39,744 --> 00:17:41,912 I'll give you some privacy. 287 00:17:43,872 --> 00:17:47,083 No, no, stay. It'll be quick. 288 00:17:47,084 --> 00:17:49,085 We'll get a drink. 289 00:17:53,172 --> 00:17:55,216 We're going to launch right here in Washington. 290 00:17:55,217 --> 00:17:56,885 We'll see how Congress likes it 291 00:17:56,886 --> 00:17:58,053 when the streets are teaming 292 00:17:58,054 --> 00:17:59,721 with unsupervised school kids. 293 00:17:59,722 --> 00:18:02,306 Then we'll phase out the rest of the country. 294 00:18:02,307 --> 00:18:03,641 Everybody hold on for one minute. 295 00:18:03,642 --> 00:18:04,684 What's up? 296 00:18:04,685 --> 00:18:06,394 The N.E.A. is out. 297 00:18:06,395 --> 00:18:07,562 - Hang on. - What? 298 00:18:07,563 --> 00:18:08,813 They pulled out. 299 00:18:08,814 --> 00:18:09,856 Why? 300 00:18:09,857 --> 00:18:13,150 He wouldn't say. 301 00:18:13,151 --> 00:18:14,778 Hold on for one more minute. 302 00:18:14,779 --> 00:18:16,487 Chuck Sloan-- get him on the phone right now. 303 00:18:16,488 --> 00:18:17,697 I've got him right here. 304 00:18:17,698 --> 00:18:19,198 - Is he muted? - Yes. 305 00:18:24,329 --> 00:18:26,289 Hey, Chuck. It's Marty. 306 00:18:26,290 --> 00:18:29,250 Listen, you can't do this. 307 00:18:29,251 --> 00:18:32,837 If we don't stay united now, we don't have a-- 308 00:18:32,838 --> 00:18:34,881 You hired me to represent your interests, right? 309 00:18:34,882 --> 00:18:37,133 How can I possibly lobby for the teachers 310 00:18:37,134 --> 00:18:38,593 when Congress sees us splintering 311 00:18:38,594 --> 00:18:40,428 before we even put up a unite-- 312 00:18:42,305 --> 00:18:43,389 All right. 313 00:18:44,808 --> 00:18:46,768 Did Underwood get to you? 314 00:18:46,769 --> 00:18:49,854 Whoa, Frank is dishonest and manipulative. 315 00:18:49,855 --> 00:18:51,689 You've seen that he's lied to us already. 316 00:18:51,690 --> 00:18:53,608 Wait-whoa-whoa-whoa, Chuck, Ch-Ch-Chuck? 317 00:18:53,609 --> 00:18:54,859 Chuck! 318 00:18:57,112 --> 00:18:58,279 Son of a bitch! 319 00:19:00,532 --> 00:19:02,951 - Where are you? - I'm at the office. 320 00:19:02,952 --> 00:19:04,327 - False. - You don't believe me? 321 00:19:04,328 --> 00:19:06,663 - Not for a second. - Where are you? 322 00:19:06,664 --> 00:19:08,957 - About to walk into a meeting. - With who? 323 00:19:08,958 --> 00:19:10,500 Someone I have to punish. 324 00:19:10,501 --> 00:19:12,794 - Give me a name. - No name. 325 00:19:12,795 --> 00:19:14,754 What did this person do wrong? 326 00:19:14,755 --> 00:19:16,172 Lie to me. 327 00:19:16,173 --> 00:19:18,257 How will you punish him? 328 00:19:18,258 --> 00:19:20,093 What makes you think it's a him? 329 00:19:22,429 --> 00:19:26,432 Hold on. I have to take this. 330 00:19:26,433 --> 00:19:27,684 Where are you? 331 00:19:27,685 --> 00:19:31,104 Me? I am not at the office. 332 00:19:34,899 --> 00:19:38,361 You're going to give me a new one of these every week? 333 00:19:38,362 --> 00:19:39,821 Well, I-- 334 00:19:39,822 --> 00:19:41,906 I can't continue to-- 335 00:19:41,907 --> 00:19:43,407 Not without protection. 336 00:19:43,408 --> 00:19:45,869 Nobody tells me when to work and when to play. 337 00:19:45,870 --> 00:19:48,454 I'm not being unreasonable, Zoe. 338 00:19:48,455 --> 00:19:51,374 If you can't trust me, we should be doing this at all. 339 00:19:56,004 --> 00:19:58,756 Well, then, how do we establish our trust? 340 00:19:58,757 --> 00:20:00,717 I have been very discreet. 341 00:20:00,718 --> 00:20:02,552 Oh, professional discretion, yes, 342 00:20:02,553 --> 00:20:06,014 but this is new territory. 343 00:20:09,893 --> 00:20:12,187 You have a camera on your phone. 344 00:20:19,318 --> 00:20:21,988 Pictures... 345 00:20:21,989 --> 00:20:24,448 The kind I wouldn't want my father to see. 346 00:20:28,953 --> 00:20:30,997 Well, I'm going to need more than that. 347 00:20:56,522 --> 00:20:58,233 Lie back. 348 00:21:05,573 --> 00:21:07,283 Use your imagination. 349 00:21:13,831 --> 00:21:16,167 I want everything packed for tomorrow. 350 00:21:16,168 --> 00:21:18,920 - We checked already, dad. - Oh, did you? 351 00:21:18,921 --> 00:21:20,880 Those are my pink Nikes on the kitchen counter? 352 00:21:20,881 --> 00:21:23,967 And you, Autobot, what is Optimus Prime doing under my bed? 353 00:21:23,968 --> 00:21:25,760 He better transform himself 354 00:21:25,761 --> 00:21:28,263 into your backpack before you have to leave tomorrow. 355 00:21:31,767 --> 00:21:33,017 Hey, dad? 356 00:21:33,018 --> 00:21:35,645 Is Christina coming back? 357 00:21:35,646 --> 00:21:38,856 Um, I don't think so, buddy. No. 358 00:21:38,857 --> 00:21:40,900 Oh, I liked her. 359 00:21:40,901 --> 00:21:42,986 Me, too. She's cool. 360 00:21:42,987 --> 00:21:45,863 Yeah, she is cool. 361 00:21:45,864 --> 00:21:47,991 And you guys gotta brush your teeth 362 00:21:47,992 --> 00:21:50,618 and then check the rooms again, 363 00:21:50,619 --> 00:21:52,287 and then it's time for bed. 364 00:21:52,288 --> 00:21:53,830 Got it, pumpkins? 365 00:21:53,831 --> 00:21:57,000 Dad, you know I hate it when you call us pumpkins. 366 00:21:57,001 --> 00:21:59,961 Go before I turn you into a pie. 367 00:22:12,556 --> 00:22:13,933 Peter Russo. 368 00:22:16,393 --> 00:22:18,021 He's a drunk. 369 00:22:18,022 --> 00:22:20,564 He is at the moment, a very functional one. 370 00:22:20,565 --> 00:22:22,108 Imagine if he was sober. 371 00:22:22,109 --> 00:22:23,943 Even so, you run him for governor, 372 00:22:23,944 --> 00:22:25,528 people are going to dig into his past. 373 00:22:25,529 --> 00:22:27,989 Well, we turn that into an asset, not a liability. 374 00:22:27,990 --> 00:22:31,366 Here's who I was. Here's who I am now. 375 00:22:31,367 --> 00:22:33,244 You saw how they dismissed him in three seconds 376 00:22:33,245 --> 00:22:34,495 at the leadership meeting. 377 00:22:34,496 --> 00:22:36,455 Patty Whittaker is very open-minded, 378 00:22:36,456 --> 00:22:38,541 and I am very persuasive. 379 00:22:41,128 --> 00:22:42,879 You think Russo even wants it? 380 00:22:42,880 --> 00:22:45,215 Any kid who's made it from the streets of South Philly 381 00:22:45,216 --> 00:22:47,508 to the Capitol Rotunda is ambitious. 382 00:22:47,509 --> 00:22:49,093 We just need to tap into that, 383 00:22:49,094 --> 00:22:50,720 surround him with the best people 384 00:22:50,721 --> 00:22:53,014 and then build the machine and push the go button. 385 00:22:53,015 --> 00:22:54,682 So you think he could win. 386 00:22:55,892 --> 00:22:57,727 I think he can be a contender. 387 00:22:59,729 --> 00:23:02,606 Okay, let's say we pull off a miracle and he wins. 388 00:23:02,607 --> 00:23:04,275 What do we gain by it? 389 00:23:04,276 --> 00:23:06,861 Isn't it better to be holding the reins in this race 390 00:23:06,862 --> 00:23:08,612 than watching from the stands? 391 00:23:08,613 --> 00:23:09,947 You wife is on the phone. 392 00:23:09,948 --> 00:23:11,949 Put her through in here. 393 00:23:11,950 --> 00:23:13,659 I understand that Pennsylvania's important for redistricting-- 394 00:23:13,660 --> 00:23:16,371 No, no, no, this isn't just about this race, Doug. 395 00:23:16,372 --> 00:23:18,289 Expand your thinking. 396 00:23:18,290 --> 00:23:23,127 Who else is from Pennsylvania? 397 00:23:23,128 --> 00:23:24,670 No, no, no, not in Congress. 398 00:23:24,671 --> 00:23:27,006 The executive branch. 399 00:23:28,758 --> 00:23:30,134 The vice president. 400 00:23:32,053 --> 00:23:35,430 Hello, my dear. Nancy had my tux dry-cleaned so I won't embarrass-- 401 00:23:35,431 --> 00:23:38,017 The Cotesworth cancelled on us. 402 00:23:39,602 --> 00:23:41,354 I'm leaving right now. I'll come get you. 403 00:23:41,355 --> 00:23:42,437 I've got to go. 404 00:23:42,438 --> 00:23:43,606 What's going on? 405 00:23:43,607 --> 00:23:45,066 The hotel, for tonight's gala. 406 00:23:45,067 --> 00:23:47,944 They refused to let Claire into the ballroom 407 00:23:47,945 --> 00:23:51,322 because their employees are union. 408 00:23:51,323 --> 00:23:52,656 Spinella. 409 00:23:52,657 --> 00:23:54,075 Yeah, he can go after me all he wants, 410 00:23:54,076 --> 00:23:55,785 but to go after my wife? 411 00:23:55,786 --> 00:23:58,246 No class. Meet me at the Cotesworth. 412 00:23:58,247 --> 00:23:59,914 You got it. 413 00:24:01,456 --> 00:24:03,293 Why can't we just move it to another place? 414 00:24:03,294 --> 00:24:04,919 I looked into that. Everything's booked. 415 00:24:04,920 --> 00:24:06,796 You have to reserve these things weeks in advance. 416 00:24:06,797 --> 00:24:09,257 I've got Stamper online looking for another venue somewhere. 417 00:24:09,258 --> 00:24:11,634 Francis, the delivery trucks are already at the Cotesworth. 418 00:24:11,635 --> 00:24:14,053 I can't have people showing up at a different place 419 00:24:14,054 --> 00:24:15,554 in case they don't get the email. 420 00:24:15,555 --> 00:24:17,140 This is my fault. I feel awful. 421 00:24:17,141 --> 00:24:18,599 There's a half a million on the line here. 422 00:24:18,600 --> 00:24:20,435 I realize that. 423 00:24:20,436 --> 00:24:22,145 And I can't keep having my work 424 00:24:22,146 --> 00:24:23,604 take these hits on behalf of yours. 425 00:24:23,605 --> 00:24:25,564 It's more than just an inconvenience. 426 00:24:25,565 --> 00:24:27,817 I know. We'll solve it. 427 00:24:34,657 --> 00:24:37,327 - Hey, I just got your email. - What did you think? 428 00:24:37,328 --> 00:24:39,870 You don't have to send me things before you post. 429 00:24:39,871 --> 00:24:41,705 Oh, I thought you might want to take a look. 430 00:24:41,706 --> 00:24:43,124 The goal here is for everyone to post things 431 00:24:43,125 --> 00:24:44,917 faster than I have a chance to read them. 432 00:24:44,918 --> 00:24:47,795 If you're satisfied with the article, just put it up. 433 00:24:47,796 --> 00:24:50,298 - Okay. - Are you satisfied? 434 00:24:50,299 --> 00:24:51,424 I think so. 435 00:24:51,425 --> 00:24:53,217 Okay, you are or you aren't. 436 00:24:53,218 --> 00:24:55,636 Whatever hoops the Herald made you jump through-- 437 00:24:55,637 --> 00:24:57,554 - I know. - ...Let them go. 438 00:24:57,555 --> 00:24:59,765 It's okay to be opinionated, Zoe, 439 00:24:59,766 --> 00:25:02,268 and it's okay to go outside to get your hands dirty. 440 00:25:02,269 --> 00:25:05,188 You're no longer tied to a desk. 441 00:25:05,189 --> 00:25:06,439 Or that pillow, for that matter. 442 00:25:06,440 --> 00:25:07,857 I'm not going to post it. 443 00:25:07,858 --> 00:25:09,692 Midterm predictions-- they're not news. 444 00:25:09,693 --> 00:25:10,818 They're bullshit. 445 00:25:10,819 --> 00:25:12,362 Well, I agree. 446 00:25:13,570 --> 00:25:14,947 I can do better. 447 00:25:14,948 --> 00:25:16,615 I think you can. 448 00:25:16,616 --> 00:25:19,369 Feel free to blow my mind. 449 00:25:28,085 --> 00:25:30,754 If we do this event, the whole staff walks out. 450 00:25:30,755 --> 00:25:32,465 I've got 300 guests-- 451 00:25:32,466 --> 00:25:34,633 You signed a contract with my wife. 452 00:25:34,634 --> 00:25:36,302 We'll refund your wife's organization 453 00:25:36,303 --> 00:25:38,262 and pay for whatever the costs of moving the event 454 00:25:38,263 --> 00:25:40,223 to a more appropriate venue. 455 00:25:40,224 --> 00:25:42,933 And we would have to refund a half a million dollars in donations. 456 00:25:42,934 --> 00:25:44,601 Can you pay for that, too? 457 00:25:44,602 --> 00:25:46,812 Because I'm pretty sure there's cause for damages here. 458 00:25:46,813 --> 00:25:49,065 I truly apologize, sir. 459 00:25:49,066 --> 00:25:50,565 Who's your boss? 460 00:25:50,566 --> 00:25:52,109 I spoke with the owners, 461 00:25:52,110 --> 00:25:53,819 and they authorized me to do what I think is best. 462 00:25:53,820 --> 00:25:55,905 And do they realize that they are shutting the door 463 00:25:55,906 --> 00:25:58,449 on 41 members of the United States Congress? 464 00:25:58,450 --> 00:26:00,701 Yes, sir, they do. 465 00:26:00,702 --> 00:26:03,079 I had to make a very hard judgment call. 466 00:26:03,080 --> 00:26:05,373 Well, I seriously question your judgment. 467 00:26:05,374 --> 00:26:07,542 You know, word travels fast in this town. 468 00:26:07,543 --> 00:26:09,919 All those luncheons and conventions and dinners. 469 00:26:09,920 --> 00:26:12,629 It's going to be a shame to lose all that work. Isn't it? 470 00:26:12,630 --> 00:26:15,091 Congressman, you are absolutely right, 471 00:26:15,092 --> 00:26:16,675 but if my staff walks out, I-- 472 00:26:16,676 --> 00:26:20,054 Please understand the predicament I'm in. 473 00:26:20,055 --> 00:26:21,305 I got an idea. 474 00:26:21,306 --> 00:26:22,932 I know what we're going to do. 475 00:26:22,933 --> 00:26:26,018 Honey, they're not going to let us have it inside. 476 00:26:26,019 --> 00:26:28,603 We're going to have it right here on their front steps, picnic style. 477 00:26:28,604 --> 00:26:29,939 What do you need from me? 478 00:26:29,940 --> 00:26:31,566 I need your manpower. 479 00:26:31,567 --> 00:26:32,816 Yes, sir, I'm on it. 480 00:26:35,610 --> 00:26:39,449 Okay, everybody, stop what you're doing, and listen up. 481 00:26:42,035 --> 00:26:43,578 Yeah. 482 00:26:43,579 --> 00:26:45,538 Oh, hey, Frank. 483 00:26:48,125 --> 00:26:51,461 - How soon? - About three hours. 484 00:26:51,462 --> 00:26:53,588 - How many people we talking? - Just 300. 485 00:26:53,589 --> 00:26:55,714 The florist is going to send over whatever he has. 486 00:26:55,715 --> 00:26:56,924 Great. 487 00:26:56,925 --> 00:26:58,509 Francis, where are we with food? 488 00:26:58,510 --> 00:27:00,219 I've got hotdogs, pizzas, and soul food coming, 489 00:27:00,220 --> 00:27:01,596 maybe something else. 490 00:27:01,597 --> 00:27:03,431 Girls, here's what I want. 491 00:27:03,432 --> 00:27:06,183 I want four bars, two on each level. 492 00:27:06,184 --> 00:27:08,769 The food can go there. The silent auction goes here. 493 00:27:08,770 --> 00:27:11,021 Oh, and cancel the string quartet. Let's get a DJ. 494 00:27:11,022 --> 00:27:12,189 Doug, how are we on booze? 495 00:27:12,190 --> 00:27:13,566 - Kegs are on the way now. - Great. 496 00:27:13,567 --> 00:27:15,443 Oh, and call Denise at the office 497 00:27:15,444 --> 00:27:18,112 and have her bring every donation envelope she can find. 498 00:27:18,113 --> 00:27:20,990 Okay, messages, people. 499 00:27:24,328 --> 00:27:25,786 Congressman Russo's office. 500 00:27:25,787 --> 00:27:28,705 Yes, can you hold one minute? Thank you. 501 00:27:28,706 --> 00:27:30,625 Congressman, people keep calling about the shipyards. 502 00:27:30,626 --> 00:27:32,126 We don't know what to tell them. 503 00:27:32,127 --> 00:27:33,503 We just say we'll give you the message. 504 00:27:33,504 --> 00:27:35,129 - Keep saying that. - Here they are, 505 00:27:35,130 --> 00:27:36,797 the messages and all the emails we've gotten, too. 506 00:27:36,798 --> 00:27:38,924 You want me to-- Have a good night. 507 00:27:42,052 --> 00:27:43,220 Who did we reach? 508 00:27:43,221 --> 00:27:45,515 Herald, The Times, USA Today. 509 00:27:45,516 --> 00:27:47,766 All right, I want affiliate stations and cable news. 510 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:49,059 I want satellite trucks out there. 511 00:27:49,060 --> 00:27:50,186 I want this on live TV. 512 00:27:50,187 --> 00:27:51,521 Okay, I'm on it. 513 00:27:51,522 --> 00:27:52,938 You can't do this here. 514 00:27:52,939 --> 00:27:56,359 Zoe, 8:00 P.M. tonight, Hotel Cotesworth. 515 00:27:56,360 --> 00:27:58,819 Benefit for my wife's charity. 516 00:27:58,820 --> 00:28:02,657 No, wash your face and let your hair down. 517 00:28:02,658 --> 00:28:04,325 This is work and play. 518 00:28:04,326 --> 00:28:05,909 See you. 519 00:28:05,910 --> 00:28:08,454 I can tell you right now I'm going to need two dozen. 520 00:28:14,502 --> 00:28:16,587 Paul, I'm going to need those by tomorrow, okay? 521 00:28:16,588 --> 00:28:19,340 Your guests are your problem, not mine, Julian. 522 00:28:19,341 --> 00:28:22,468 I'll close the gate. 523 00:28:22,469 --> 00:28:24,094 You know, I'm no expert in fire code, 524 00:28:24,095 --> 00:28:26,096 but I would imagine that locking your guests in 525 00:28:26,097 --> 00:28:28,474 is a bigger violation than having them walk around us. 526 00:28:28,475 --> 00:28:31,101 This is trespassing on private property. 527 00:28:31,102 --> 00:28:32,353 You're breaking the law. 528 00:28:32,354 --> 00:28:33,396 Right, okay. 529 00:28:34,898 --> 00:28:38,275 Let me get Barney Hull on the phone here for you. 530 00:28:39,986 --> 00:28:41,571 Here you go. 531 00:28:41,572 --> 00:28:42,697 It's ringing. 532 00:28:42,698 --> 00:28:44,073 Who's Barney Hull? 533 00:28:44,074 --> 00:28:45,949 The police commissioner. 534 00:28:45,950 --> 00:28:47,910 No? Okay. 535 00:28:47,911 --> 00:28:49,704 You'd rather talk to him in person, that's great. 536 00:28:49,705 --> 00:28:51,080 He's coming to the party. 537 00:28:51,081 --> 00:28:53,082 I'll be sure to introduce him to you. 538 00:28:53,083 --> 00:28:54,875 Thanks for your hospitality. 539 00:28:58,003 --> 00:28:59,630 Bar comes over here. 540 00:28:59,631 --> 00:29:01,131 Put all that booze that way. 541 00:29:06,011 --> 00:29:08,055 What do you want me to do? 542 00:29:08,056 --> 00:29:10,849 I can't lock the gates, and they've got the police on their side. 543 00:29:10,850 --> 00:29:13,477 Unbelievable. Hold on. 544 00:29:13,478 --> 00:29:14,811 Cassandra, 545 00:29:14,812 --> 00:29:15,979 I need 200 teachers 546 00:29:15,980 --> 00:29:18,357 at the Cotesworth Hotel right now. 547 00:29:18,358 --> 00:29:19,692 I need a full picket. 548 00:29:19,693 --> 00:29:21,235 200? I don't know if we can get that-- 549 00:29:21,236 --> 00:29:23,070 I don't want to hear it. Just get it done. 550 00:29:23,071 --> 00:29:24,863 I don't give a fuck if they're teachers or not, frankly. 551 00:29:24,864 --> 00:29:26,490 Just get me 200 bodies. 552 00:29:26,491 --> 00:29:28,492 You know, call the teamsters. Maybe they'll help us. 553 00:29:28,493 --> 00:29:30,202 We'll give them glasses if we have to. 554 00:29:30,203 --> 00:29:31,370 Tell the guys to look smart. 555 00:29:31,371 --> 00:29:32,955 Charlie, get off the phone. 556 00:29:32,956 --> 00:29:35,082 I need signs right now, at least a hundred. 557 00:29:35,083 --> 00:29:36,792 You know what? Let them set it up. 558 00:29:36,793 --> 00:29:38,628 It's actually better for us that way. 559 00:29:38,629 --> 00:29:40,421 This way they can't hide from us. 560 00:29:40,422 --> 00:29:42,632 You've put me in a terrible situation. 561 00:29:44,675 --> 00:29:46,427 Oh, you did? 562 00:29:46,428 --> 00:29:47,678 ...British accent. 563 00:30:00,816 --> 00:30:03,110 Thank you very much for all your help. 564 00:30:03,111 --> 00:30:04,654 Much appreciated. 565 00:30:04,655 --> 00:30:06,238 Here, we got the signs right here. 566 00:30:06,239 --> 00:30:07,698 Let's hand them out fast. 567 00:30:07,699 --> 00:30:10,284 Everybody single file right down the street. 568 00:30:10,285 --> 00:30:14,246 This way, that way. Okay? 569 00:30:21,086 --> 00:30:23,046 Well, at least he spelled it right. 570 00:30:24,173 --> 00:30:25,758 Teachers protesting 571 00:30:25,759 --> 00:30:27,551 the education reform and achievement act 572 00:30:27,552 --> 00:30:29,928 have descended upon the Hotel Cotesworth 573 00:30:29,929 --> 00:30:31,138 in Washington, D.C. 574 00:30:32,974 --> 00:30:34,141 Union lobbyist Martin Spinella 575 00:30:34,142 --> 00:30:35,518 organized the demonstration. 576 00:30:35,519 --> 00:30:37,645 Teachers deserve respect! 577 00:30:37,646 --> 00:30:39,313 Teachers deserve respect! 578 00:30:39,314 --> 00:30:41,982 ♪♪ 579 00:30:45,156 --> 00:30:46,742 Now, I knew you'd show up. 580 00:30:46,743 --> 00:30:49,119 You bring that beautiful wife of yours? Hello... 581 00:30:49,120 --> 00:30:50,579 Pleasure. Thank you for coming. 582 00:30:50,580 --> 00:30:52,830 Come on in. The drinks are on the house. 583 00:30:52,831 --> 00:30:55,709 Felicity. 584 00:30:55,710 --> 00:30:58,670 Spinella got us shut out by the union, 585 00:30:58,671 --> 00:31:00,838 so we had to have the party out here on the steps. 586 00:31:00,839 --> 00:31:02,716 I'll take you up to a bar right now. 587 00:31:02,717 --> 00:31:03,925 Thank you for coming. 588 00:31:03,926 --> 00:31:05,927 Thank you. Welcome. 589 00:31:05,928 --> 00:31:07,929 Teachers, yes! Unions, yes! 590 00:31:46,176 --> 00:31:47,969 ♪♪ 591 00:31:52,432 --> 00:31:54,392 Hi. Great. 592 00:32:03,109 --> 00:32:04,986 Thanks again so much for coming. 593 00:32:09,073 --> 00:32:10,992 Adam's here. 594 00:32:14,496 --> 00:32:16,206 You came. 595 00:32:18,916 --> 00:32:20,126 Looks wonderful. 596 00:32:20,127 --> 00:32:21,837 You're going to have to move over, 597 00:32:21,838 --> 00:32:25,048 because I have to serve this wonderful couple myself. 598 00:32:25,049 --> 00:32:26,591 This is fabulous. 599 00:32:26,592 --> 00:32:28,468 Only Claire could've thought of this. 600 00:32:28,469 --> 00:32:30,721 I don't suppose you have anything single-malt back there. 601 00:32:32,390 --> 00:32:35,933 Frank, it's worth every penny to see you on keg duty. 602 00:32:35,934 --> 00:32:39,688 Well, then don't you think this is worth just a few extra pennies? 603 00:32:39,689 --> 00:32:41,481 Oh, let's break out the checkbook, Charles. 604 00:32:42,817 --> 00:32:44,275 Did you RSVP? 605 00:32:44,276 --> 00:32:46,277 I assumed it didn't matter. 606 00:32:46,278 --> 00:32:47,654 It doesn't. 607 00:32:47,655 --> 00:32:50,448 I'm glad you're here. 608 00:32:50,449 --> 00:32:52,409 When I heard your message. 609 00:32:52,410 --> 00:32:55,620 You know, I shouldn't have left that, Adam. 610 00:32:55,621 --> 00:32:56,872 Why not? 611 00:33:00,291 --> 00:33:02,210 Maybe we should talk at some point. 612 00:33:02,211 --> 00:33:05,505 Make that check with a lot of zeroes, won't you? 613 00:33:06,798 --> 00:33:08,091 There we are. 614 00:33:14,097 --> 00:33:15,891 - Cheers. - Cheers. 615 00:33:15,892 --> 00:33:18,017 Cheers. 616 00:33:18,018 --> 00:33:20,687 I'm going to ask a huge favor of you since you're here. 617 00:33:20,688 --> 00:33:21,979 You want to put me to work. 618 00:33:21,980 --> 00:33:23,648 Yes, please. 619 00:33:23,649 --> 00:33:27,569 - My pleasure. - Come. 620 00:33:27,570 --> 00:33:29,404 So these are some wonderful photographs 621 00:33:29,405 --> 00:33:32,449 - by an amazing photographer-- - Gillian. 622 00:33:32,450 --> 00:33:36,119 Adam Galloway, nice to meet you. 623 00:33:36,120 --> 00:33:38,538 And this is the photographer himself. 624 00:33:40,665 --> 00:33:42,417 Freddy. 625 00:33:44,085 --> 00:33:46,588 I just wanted to thank you so much. 626 00:33:46,589 --> 00:33:47,714 Such a success. 627 00:33:47,715 --> 00:33:49,674 My pleasure. My pleasure. 628 00:33:49,675 --> 00:33:50,801 He's the best. 629 00:33:50,802 --> 00:33:52,218 I see Adam's here. 630 00:33:52,219 --> 00:33:53,845 I didn't know he was coming. 631 00:33:53,846 --> 00:33:55,472 - Well, guess what I got. - What? 632 00:33:55,473 --> 00:33:57,265 Another check from the Holburns 633 00:33:57,266 --> 00:33:59,976 for $60,000. 634 00:34:02,771 --> 00:34:04,898 Come on, praise me like you should. 635 00:34:06,776 --> 00:34:08,443 If Frank Underwood and the United States Congress-- 636 00:34:08,444 --> 00:34:10,320 Hi, my name is Zoe Barnes. I'm with Slugline. 637 00:34:10,321 --> 00:34:12,781 ...Dismantle the rights of the American teacher? 638 00:34:12,782 --> 00:34:15,784 Unions, yes! Teachers, yes! 639 00:34:15,785 --> 00:34:18,745 Hi. Why do you protest here? 640 00:34:18,746 --> 00:34:20,747 And Congress has to take this seriously. 641 00:34:20,748 --> 00:34:22,874 We're here for the teachers. 642 00:34:22,875 --> 00:34:24,125 We're here. 643 00:34:24,126 --> 00:34:25,710 Thank you. Thank you. 644 00:34:27,378 --> 00:34:28,880 We're not asking for the world, 645 00:34:28,881 --> 00:34:31,048 and Congress needs to step up and get this done. 646 00:34:44,354 --> 00:34:46,189 Excuse me. 647 00:34:48,065 --> 00:34:50,443 That dress looks familiar. 648 00:34:50,444 --> 00:34:53,154 It's the one I wore to the symphony. 649 00:34:53,155 --> 00:34:55,072 Oh, yes, mutual admiration society. 650 00:34:55,073 --> 00:34:57,033 That's right. 651 00:34:57,034 --> 00:34:59,243 So what do you have for me? 652 00:34:59,244 --> 00:35:00,787 What do you mean? 653 00:35:00,788 --> 00:35:02,789 Well, you're surrounded by Washington's elite. 654 00:35:02,790 --> 00:35:04,248 Are you saying you've overheard nothing 655 00:35:04,249 --> 00:35:06,001 that could be useful to either of us? 656 00:35:06,002 --> 00:35:07,544 I'm covering the protest. 657 00:35:07,545 --> 00:35:09,546 The rest of the world is covering the protest. 658 00:35:09,547 --> 00:35:11,088 You may not have noticed, 659 00:35:11,089 --> 00:35:13,049 but you're the only journalist inside the party. 660 00:35:13,050 --> 00:35:14,509 I've been feeding you plenty. 661 00:35:14,510 --> 00:35:17,261 Information is a two-way street, Miss Barnes. 662 00:35:17,262 --> 00:35:19,681 - Hello. - Claire, this is Zoe Barnes. 663 00:35:19,682 --> 00:35:21,182 You met her one night at the house. 664 00:35:21,183 --> 00:35:22,266 Yes, I remember. 665 00:35:22,267 --> 00:35:24,019 You work for the Herald, right? 666 00:35:24,020 --> 00:35:25,186 Not anymore. 667 00:35:25,187 --> 00:35:26,604 I actually work at Slugline now. 668 00:35:26,605 --> 00:35:27,856 I've heard of it. 669 00:35:27,857 --> 00:35:29,399 You read it, don't you, Francis? 670 00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:30,942 Religiously. 671 00:35:30,943 --> 00:35:33,987 Well, you seem like a very ambitious young woman. 672 00:35:33,988 --> 00:35:35,196 I like that. 673 00:35:35,197 --> 00:35:36,948 Doing my best. 674 00:35:36,949 --> 00:35:39,367 It's good to see you again. 675 00:35:39,368 --> 00:35:40,869 Please enjoy yourself. 676 00:35:40,870 --> 00:35:42,245 I will. Thank you. 677 00:35:42,246 --> 00:35:43,872 Take care, Miss Barnes. 678 00:37:58,420 --> 00:37:59,628 ...On the steps, 679 00:37:59,629 --> 00:38:00,880 and she looks gorgeous, 680 00:38:00,881 --> 00:38:02,465 but really she's thinking, 681 00:38:02,466 --> 00:38:04,175 when can I go the fuck home? 682 00:38:08,930 --> 00:38:11,182 - I'm off. - Already? 683 00:38:11,183 --> 00:38:13,768 I've done my duty, I believe. 684 00:38:13,769 --> 00:38:15,186 Oh, you know me. 685 00:38:15,187 --> 00:38:18,189 Always have to be the first to leave a party. 686 00:38:18,190 --> 00:38:19,524 How much did you raise? 687 00:38:19,525 --> 00:38:22,818 $750,000. 688 00:38:22,819 --> 00:38:24,070 80 of that was your photographs. 689 00:38:24,071 --> 00:38:25,572 Fantastic. 690 00:38:25,573 --> 00:38:27,656 Write a check for 250, we'll break a million. 691 00:38:27,657 --> 00:38:32,495 Nice try. 692 00:38:32,496 --> 00:38:34,372 Thank you for coming. 693 00:38:34,373 --> 00:38:37,250 And everything that you did. 694 00:38:42,422 --> 00:38:44,799 Call me sometime. 695 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:46,593 I will. 696 00:38:47,885 --> 00:38:50,263 So what does a clean water gala 697 00:38:50,264 --> 00:38:51,764 have to do with teachers' unions? 698 00:38:51,765 --> 00:38:54,225 Well, we have over 50 members of Congress 699 00:38:54,226 --> 00:38:55,810 gathered in one place. 700 00:38:55,811 --> 00:38:57,562 But the fact that these members of Congress 701 00:38:57,563 --> 00:39:00,398 are promoting pouring money out of the country 702 00:39:00,399 --> 00:39:02,233 while neglecting their teachers at home 703 00:39:02,234 --> 00:39:03,901 is precisely the problem. 704 00:39:03,902 --> 00:39:06,904 But this is private money, not public tax dollars, so... 705 00:39:06,905 --> 00:39:08,697 But we're not protesting the cause. 706 00:39:08,698 --> 00:39:11,909 We're protesting the Congressmen and women themselves. 707 00:39:11,910 --> 00:39:13,786 Are these even teachers picketing? 708 00:39:13,787 --> 00:39:15,079 Well, sure, some of them. 709 00:39:15,080 --> 00:39:16,372 And some of them are people in-- 710 00:39:16,373 --> 00:39:18,500 Excuse me. 711 00:39:18,501 --> 00:39:20,001 Frank. What are you--? 712 00:39:20,002 --> 00:39:22,378 Don't take the food. We'll feed you later. 713 00:39:22,379 --> 00:39:24,380 Marty, you know that old saying. 714 00:39:24,381 --> 00:39:25,881 The most dangerous spot in the world 715 00:39:25,882 --> 00:39:27,467 is to come between a teamster and free food. 716 00:39:27,468 --> 00:39:29,844 Don't take the food. We're feeding you later. 717 00:39:29,845 --> 00:39:33,097 - I'll take it. - She'll take it. 718 00:39:33,098 --> 00:39:34,974 Who else is hungry? 719 00:39:34,975 --> 00:39:38,019 - There you go. - Pass it back. 720 00:39:38,020 --> 00:39:41,230 Plenty more coming, guys. 721 00:39:41,231 --> 00:39:43,191 I know you've all been out here for hours. 722 00:39:43,192 --> 00:39:44,609 Thank you, Freddy. 723 00:39:44,610 --> 00:39:49,071 The best ribs in D.C. 724 00:39:49,072 --> 00:39:50,365 Marty, come on. 725 00:39:50,366 --> 00:39:51,491 You said your piece. You got on the news. 726 00:39:51,492 --> 00:39:52,992 Come and enjoy yourself. 727 00:39:52,993 --> 00:39:54,410 I respect you, Claire. You know I can't do that. 728 00:39:54,411 --> 00:39:56,412 Doesn't matter what side you're on. 729 00:39:56,413 --> 00:39:57,705 Everybody's got to eat. 730 00:39:57,706 --> 00:39:58,873 You can have a plate of ribs. 731 00:39:58,874 --> 00:39:59,915 Yes, you can. Come on. 732 00:39:59,916 --> 00:40:01,209 - I can't. - Yes, you can. 733 00:40:01,210 --> 00:40:02,544 Thank you, Claire, but I cannot. 734 00:40:02,545 --> 00:40:04,003 You can do it. Come on, Marty. Come on. 735 00:40:04,004 --> 00:40:05,630 Thank you, I can't. Thank you. Thank you. 736 00:40:05,631 --> 00:40:08,007 Freddy's. You should go to Freddy's. 737 00:40:15,076 --> 00:40:17,370 Several dozen union sympathizers 738 00:40:17,371 --> 00:40:19,538 led by labor lobbyist Martin Spinella 739 00:40:19,539 --> 00:40:21,332 attempted to disrupt the gala. 740 00:40:20,049 --> 00:40:21,883 They need to step up to the plate 741 00:40:21,884 --> 00:40:24,052 and take care of our teachers and our children. 742 00:40:24,053 --> 00:40:26,846 The protest dissipated when fundraiser attendees 743 00:40:26,847 --> 00:40:28,723 offer food and drink to picketers. 744 00:40:28,724 --> 00:40:30,767 Doesn't matter what side you're on. 745 00:40:30,768 --> 00:40:32,102 Everybody's gotta eat. 746 00:40:32,103 --> 00:40:33,686 Turn it off. 747 00:40:33,687 --> 00:40:36,314 It is unclear whether the protest will continue. 748 00:40:36,315 --> 00:40:38,691 What now? 749 00:40:43,331 --> 00:40:47,585 Call the union leadership and the chapter presidents. 750 00:40:47,586 --> 00:40:49,462 See if they're ready to pull the trigger. 751 00:40:49,463 --> 00:40:53,090 If they are, we strike at midnight tomorrow. 752 00:41:20,451 --> 00:41:22,787 You were extraordinary. 753 00:41:22,788 --> 00:41:24,246 Tomorrow, people who weren't there 754 00:41:24,247 --> 00:41:27,124 are gonna lie and say they were. 755 00:41:27,125 --> 00:41:29,460 What are you reading? 756 00:41:32,672 --> 00:41:35,591 She can write. 757 00:41:35,592 --> 00:41:37,635 She can. 758 00:41:39,052 --> 00:41:41,931 And you can raise money. 759 00:41:41,932 --> 00:41:45,100 Always for a good cause. 760 00:41:45,101 --> 00:41:47,603 Thank you. 761 00:42:06,706 --> 00:42:09,583 Wait in the car, please. 762 00:42:09,584 --> 00:42:13,212 Hold on. I know who that is. 763 00:42:18,926 --> 00:42:21,261 Hello, Peter. 764 00:42:25,182 --> 00:42:27,476 I am starving. I forgot to eat. 765 00:42:27,477 --> 00:42:29,562 Would you like something, Peter? 766 00:42:29,563 --> 00:42:31,397 No. Thanks. 767 00:42:31,398 --> 00:42:32,565 You should eat. 768 00:42:32,566 --> 00:42:34,066 Don't fight. She'll win. 769 00:42:34,067 --> 00:42:35,317 I will. 770 00:42:35,318 --> 00:42:37,570 Okay. Yes. 771 00:42:37,571 --> 00:42:38,905 You want some coffee? 772 00:42:38,906 --> 00:42:40,531 Yes. Thanks. 773 00:42:40,532 --> 00:42:43,868 Do you have any children? 774 00:42:43,869 --> 00:42:48,915 Two. A son and a daughter. 775 00:42:48,916 --> 00:42:50,750 Married? 776 00:42:50,751 --> 00:42:53,502 Divorced. 777 00:42:53,503 --> 00:42:55,170 What are their names, your kids? 778 00:42:55,171 --> 00:42:57,381 Um, Sarah, she's 11, 779 00:42:57,382 --> 00:43:00,051 and Kevin is eight. 780 00:43:00,052 --> 00:43:02,177 Do you have any pictures? 781 00:43:07,725 --> 00:43:11,020 Fuck! I lost my phone. 782 00:43:11,021 --> 00:43:13,146 I--sorry. I should-- uh, I gotta go. 783 00:43:13,147 --> 00:43:14,314 Peter, sit down. 784 00:43:14,315 --> 00:43:15,816 You're gonna enjoy your sandwich, 785 00:43:15,817 --> 00:43:18,151 have some coffee, and stay the night. 786 00:43:21,030 --> 00:43:23,824 Milk and sugar? 787 00:43:23,825 --> 00:43:26,702 Black. 788 00:43:26,703 --> 00:43:27,912 Some fresh towels. 789 00:43:27,913 --> 00:43:30,957 There should be soap and toothpaste, 790 00:43:30,958 --> 00:43:32,458 everything you need in the bathroom. 791 00:43:32,459 --> 00:43:34,334 Thank you so much for doing this. 792 00:43:34,335 --> 00:43:36,712 Oh, it's nothing. Sleep well. 793 00:43:45,220 --> 00:43:47,640 What's going on, Peter? 794 00:43:50,726 --> 00:43:52,853 Talk to me. 795 00:43:56,356 --> 00:43:59,192 You think fresh towels changes anything? 796 00:44:04,115 --> 00:44:05,365 Changes what? 797 00:44:05,366 --> 00:44:09,202 The shipyard. 798 00:44:09,203 --> 00:44:11,246 If I was home and you pulled that shit, 799 00:44:11,247 --> 00:44:14,374 I'd beat the fuck out of you. 800 00:44:14,375 --> 00:44:18,004 I would crack your skull on the pavement. 801 00:44:18,005 --> 00:44:19,630 That's why I came over here today, 802 00:44:19,631 --> 00:44:23,009 to fuck you up for what you made me do. 803 00:44:23,010 --> 00:44:24,885 I don't care how nice you're being to me. 804 00:44:24,886 --> 00:44:26,177 I don't give a shit. 805 00:44:26,178 --> 00:44:29,640 I'm gonna wake up tomorrow... 806 00:44:29,641 --> 00:44:32,143 and all these people... 807 00:44:37,023 --> 00:44:40,776 all my friends... 808 00:44:40,777 --> 00:44:43,779 are still fucked. 809 00:44:43,780 --> 00:44:46,824 And I'm still fucked. 810 00:44:48,659 --> 00:44:51,996 You fucked all of us. 811 00:44:51,997 --> 00:44:55,206 But I'm gonna get blamed for it. 812 00:44:55,207 --> 00:44:58,544 So now I have to carry that weight on my shoulders. 813 00:45:07,136 --> 00:45:11,098 You fucked me, Frank. 814 00:45:11,099 --> 00:45:13,475 I shouldn't have let you do it, but I did. 815 00:45:32,203 --> 00:45:34,997 Are you done now? 816 00:45:37,208 --> 00:45:39,334 Get up. 817 00:45:43,338 --> 00:45:45,758 - No. - I said get up. 818 00:45:45,759 --> 00:45:49,220 And follow me. Now. 819 00:46:04,777 --> 00:46:07,071 Get in. 820 00:46:07,072 --> 00:46:09,865 Take off your clothes and get in. 821 00:46:09,866 --> 00:46:12,325 Do it. Now. 822 00:46:31,095 --> 00:46:33,722 There was a D.N.C. meeting earlier this week. 823 00:46:33,723 --> 00:46:35,306 About the governor's race. 824 00:46:35,307 --> 00:46:37,935 Your name came up as someone we might want to run. 825 00:46:39,979 --> 00:46:42,606 Aspirin. Go ahead. 826 00:46:45,776 --> 00:46:48,487 Everyone in that room wanted to cross you off the list. 827 00:46:48,488 --> 00:46:50,156 I said no. I stuck up for you. 828 00:46:50,157 --> 00:46:53,159 I said, "Peter Russo, he's got potential. 829 00:46:53,160 --> 00:46:57,537 He's young. He's capable. He's going places." 830 00:46:57,538 --> 00:47:00,499 I made them keep you in contention. 831 00:47:00,500 --> 00:47:03,669 You're still on that list. 832 00:47:03,670 --> 00:47:06,755 You show up at my house in the middle of the night, 833 00:47:06,756 --> 00:47:11,177 drunk, to whine, to try to shift the blame on me 834 00:47:11,178 --> 00:47:13,053 instead of taking responsibility 835 00:47:13,054 --> 00:47:16,723 for yourself and your own actions. 836 00:47:16,724 --> 00:47:19,518 Maybe they were right in that meeting. 837 00:47:19,519 --> 00:47:23,063 Maybe you are worthless. 838 00:47:24,690 --> 00:47:28,485 I'm the only person who believes in you, Peter, 839 00:47:28,486 --> 00:47:32,156 but maybe that's one too many. 840 00:47:32,157 --> 00:47:34,992 The hot water will open up your capillaries. 841 00:47:34,993 --> 00:47:37,577 The aspirin you just took will make your blood thinner. 842 00:47:37,578 --> 00:47:39,621 It's up to you, Peter. 843 00:47:41,456 --> 00:47:44,084 Oh, and if you do decide to take the coward's way out, 844 00:47:44,085 --> 00:47:46,461 cut along the tracks, not across them. 845 00:47:46,462 --> 00:47:48,130 That's a rookie mistake. 846 00:48:08,108 --> 00:48:09,526 Morning. 847 00:48:09,527 --> 00:48:12,238 Morning. 848 00:48:12,239 --> 00:48:13,530 You need a lift to the hill? 849 00:48:13,531 --> 00:48:15,282 I should go home and change my clothes. 850 00:48:15,283 --> 00:48:17,743 No, no, we'll drop you. 851 00:48:17,744 --> 00:48:19,703 Want some coffee? 852 00:48:31,840 --> 00:48:32,925 Frank... 853 00:48:32,926 --> 00:48:35,468 One month. 854 00:48:35,469 --> 00:48:36,803 Hmm? 855 00:48:36,804 --> 00:48:39,348 One month sober. 856 00:48:44,435 --> 00:48:46,980 I can give you that. 857 00:48:46,981 --> 00:48:49,775 Not for me. For you. 858 00:48:53,946 --> 00:48:56,115 Has the seed been planted? 859 00:48:56,116 --> 00:48:59,201 Only Peter can answer that question. 860 00:48:59,202 --> 00:49:01,245 He has a choice. 861 00:49:01,246 --> 00:49:04,915 Will he wither or will he thrive? 862 00:49:04,916 --> 00:49:07,751 Only time will tell. 863 00:49:11,312 --> 00:49:21,777 Sync & corrections by Addic7ed.com www.addic7ed.com | Sync to HoC by aneurysm