1 00:00:53,500 --> 00:00:55,330 What do you think of Darren Jarvis? 2 00:00:55,430 --> 00:00:58,150 - At CBS? - He wants me to be a correspondent. 3 00:00:58,250 --> 00:01:00,583 Not worth your time. 4 00:01:00,683 --> 00:01:02,329 What about Greer Fisher at MSNBC? 5 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:04,170 Stick to writing. 6 00:01:04,269 --> 00:01:05,928 Do TV on the side. 7 00:01:06,028 --> 00:01:08,383 You're more than a talking head. 8 00:01:08,483 --> 00:01:11,763 - How about Slugline? - What's Slugline? 9 00:01:11,863 --> 00:01:15,163 If I said Politico wanted to hire me, what would you say? 10 00:01:15,263 --> 00:01:17,476 I would say that that peaks my interest. 11 00:01:17,729 --> 00:01:21,478 Six months from now, Slugline will be what Politico was a year and a half ago. 12 00:01:21,578 --> 00:01:24,790 Everyone at Politico reads it, because Slugline's breaking stories before they are. 13 00:01:24,890 --> 00:01:26,435 I wonder why I've never heard of it. 14 00:01:26,535 --> 00:01:28,645 Everyone's a free agent. They write whatever they want, 15 00:01:28,745 --> 00:01:29,750 wherever they are. 16 00:01:29,850 --> 00:01:32,006 Most people write from their phones. 17 00:01:32,106 --> 00:01:34,737 Well, if freedom and exposure are what they're offering, 18 00:01:34,837 --> 00:01:37,375 I would say that is a meeting worth taking. 19 00:01:37,475 --> 00:01:39,640 This Hammerschmidt thing is blowing up. 20 00:01:39,786 --> 00:01:41,615 I think he might get fired. 21 00:01:41,715 --> 00:01:43,128 There's gotta be 1,000 tweets here. 22 00:01:43,228 --> 00:01:45,587 People defending me, people trashing me. 23 00:01:45,688 --> 00:01:48,069 There's even a hashtag-- "gozoe." 24 00:01:48,169 --> 00:01:49,691 Mmm. 25 00:01:49,791 --> 00:01:50,840 Mmm. 26 00:01:50,940 --> 00:01:52,858 Hey! 27 00:01:52,958 --> 00:01:54,818 We mustn't leave any trails. 28 00:01:54,918 --> 00:01:56,325 All of my contacts are in there. 29 00:01:56,425 --> 00:01:59,470 Then it's time for you to get some new contacts. 30 00:02:02,705 --> 00:02:05,230 Don't worry. I'll get you a phone. I'll get you two, in fact. 31 00:02:05,330 --> 00:02:07,382 One for work and a burner for play. 32 00:02:07,482 --> 00:02:09,638 Expect them this afternoon. 33 00:02:11,225 --> 00:02:14,186 Oh, and go, Zoe. 34 00:04:20,186 --> 00:04:22,057 The reporter? 35 00:04:22,157 --> 00:04:24,672 Yes. 36 00:04:24,772 --> 00:04:26,960 Just this once? 37 00:04:29,985 --> 00:04:32,551 I'm not sure. 38 00:04:32,651 --> 00:04:34,673 What does she offer us? 39 00:04:35,506 --> 00:04:37,377 A mouthpiece when we need one. 40 00:04:37,477 --> 00:04:39,011 She's been very useful so far. 41 00:04:39,111 --> 00:04:41,019 - What does she want? - Access. 42 00:04:41,119 --> 00:04:42,774 A seat at the table. 43 00:04:42,874 --> 00:04:45,038 Sounds like she's getting the better side of the bargain. 44 00:04:45,826 --> 00:04:47,738 She can be controlled. 45 00:04:47,838 --> 00:04:49,412 Are you sure? 46 00:04:49,512 --> 00:04:52,114 She can. I promise you. 47 00:04:52,214 --> 00:04:54,957 Okay. If you say so. 48 00:04:55,057 --> 00:04:58,157 - The moment you want me to end it-- - I know, Francis. 49 00:05:00,986 --> 00:05:03,072 I should get ready for work. 50 00:05:15,787 --> 00:05:17,208 Hey. 51 00:05:17,308 --> 00:05:19,342 Didn't think you'd be in till later. 52 00:05:19,441 --> 00:05:20,890 This is your agenda for the day. 53 00:05:20,990 --> 00:05:22,858 Here's your schedule for the rest of the week. 54 00:05:22,958 --> 00:05:25,023 These are papers that need to be approved or signed. 55 00:05:25,123 --> 00:05:27,672 Over here are your one-sheets for committee meetings 56 00:05:27,772 --> 00:05:30,231 and briefs on upcoming legislative action. 57 00:05:30,331 --> 00:05:33,229 I filled Ashley in. She can cover until you find a replacement. 58 00:05:41,746 --> 00:05:43,657 Christina... 59 00:05:43,758 --> 00:05:45,752 What? 60 00:05:48,066 --> 00:05:49,978 Thank you... 61 00:05:50,078 --> 00:05:53,156 for getting all this in order. 62 00:05:56,866 --> 00:06:01,286 Ashley can call me if you have any questions about what's on your desk. 63 00:06:04,347 --> 00:06:06,176 Is he here yet? 64 00:06:06,276 --> 00:06:07,688 I put him in your office. 65 00:06:12,786 --> 00:06:15,638 Marty Spinella, head lobbyist for the teachers' union. 66 00:06:15,738 --> 00:06:18,273 He wants to rip my head off and peel it like an orange. 67 00:06:18,373 --> 00:06:20,914 Why? Because I lied to him. But what choice did I have 68 00:06:21,014 --> 00:06:24,289 when the truth would've ended the conversation before it began? 69 00:06:24,389 --> 00:06:26,142 - I'll call you back. - Marty. 70 00:06:27,945 --> 00:06:29,695 You fucking lied, Frank? 71 00:06:29,795 --> 00:06:31,659 No, no. You lied to my fucking face? 72 00:06:31,758 --> 00:06:33,538 - Marty, I did not lie. - Did not-- 73 00:06:33,638 --> 00:06:35,459 We spent the whole weekend in that room 74 00:06:35,559 --> 00:06:37,174 pouring over this bill line by line, 75 00:06:37,274 --> 00:06:39,547 and nowhere did it say anything about collective bargaining. 76 00:06:39,647 --> 00:06:42,806 Let's calm down and sit down, and we will discuss this. 77 00:06:42,906 --> 00:06:44,862 I will explain everything that's going on, 78 00:06:44,962 --> 00:06:47,186 and we will talk it out no matter how long it takes. 79 00:06:47,286 --> 00:06:49,098 No, no more. This is gonna be a very short meeting, 80 00:06:49,198 --> 00:06:51,018 'cause only one of two things are gonna happen: 81 00:06:51,118 --> 00:06:54,123 Either you assure me right now that amendment is out, 82 00:06:54,223 --> 00:06:57,081 or I'm walking out that door and I'm gonna start launching missiles. 83 00:06:57,181 --> 00:06:59,306 The amendment was never intended to stay in the bill. 84 00:06:59,406 --> 00:07:01,219 It was just there for leverage, that's all. 85 00:07:01,319 --> 00:07:04,568 You threatened to cut federal funding from union school districts? 86 00:07:04,668 --> 00:07:07,356 That's not a poker chip, Frank. That's a goddamn dirty bomb. 87 00:07:07,456 --> 00:07:12,567 Look, the amendment is not staying in the bill. 88 00:07:12,667 --> 00:07:15,481 I just need you to work with me on performance standards. 89 00:07:15,581 --> 00:07:19,462 Performance standards? Are you fucking kidding me? 90 00:07:19,562 --> 00:07:21,256 You agreed that they were already out! You can't just put them back in! 91 00:07:21,356 --> 00:07:23,995 - Marty, look-- - I have a reputation to uphold! 92 00:07:24,095 --> 00:07:27,410 I am the one that made the union reps stay here for you 93 00:07:27,510 --> 00:07:29,707 while you were in Gaffney playing with your fucking Peachoid! 94 00:07:29,807 --> 00:07:32,680 - Marty-- - You tell me right now! Is that amendment in or out? 95 00:07:32,780 --> 00:07:35,477 There is a middle ground here, Marty. 96 00:07:35,577 --> 00:07:37,886 We just have to find it. 97 00:07:39,147 --> 00:07:41,232 I take that as a no. 98 00:07:43,467 --> 00:07:45,343 Okay. 99 00:07:47,227 --> 00:07:50,650 Marty, do not start a war you know you're gonna lose. 100 00:07:50,750 --> 00:07:53,504 You fuck me, I fuck back. 101 00:07:57,547 --> 00:07:58,846 Stamper! 102 00:07:58,946 --> 00:08:01,105 Marty and I have a good working relationship. 103 00:08:01,205 --> 00:08:03,181 Or used to. You can see he has a temper, 104 00:08:03,281 --> 00:08:06,119 but I can usually cut through that and reason with him. 105 00:08:06,219 --> 00:08:08,672 But I may have pushed him too far, which is worrisome. 106 00:08:08,772 --> 00:08:11,169 Friends make the worst enemies. 107 00:08:12,427 --> 00:08:14,542 - How'd it go? - What did you hear? 108 00:08:14,642 --> 00:08:18,093 - A lot of "fucks." - Well, that pretty much says it. 109 00:08:18,193 --> 00:08:19,611 Let's think this through. 110 00:08:19,711 --> 00:08:21,620 We've got the D.N.C. leadership meeting. 111 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:24,438 - What? - I'd say you could skip it, but Birch just dumped it on us. 112 00:08:24,538 --> 00:08:26,788 - When? - It's here in 12 minutes. 113 00:08:26,888 --> 00:08:28,740 Why here and not the D.N.C. headquarters? 114 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:30,169 The D.N.C. is doing renovations. 115 00:08:30,269 --> 00:08:31,609 They're gonna be green energy efficient. 116 00:08:31,709 --> 00:08:34,846 Oh, that's a charming use of party funds. 117 00:08:34,946 --> 00:08:37,188 We've only been in this space about three months. 118 00:08:37,288 --> 00:08:38,486 It's cool. 119 00:08:38,586 --> 00:08:40,500 Not exactly the Herald, is it? 120 00:08:40,599 --> 00:08:42,337 Have you been to those offices? 121 00:08:42,436 --> 00:08:45,566 Yes. Wrist-slitting was in order. 122 00:08:45,666 --> 00:08:48,276 So, who else is courting you? 123 00:08:48,376 --> 00:08:50,996 - A few people. - You mean everyone. 124 00:08:51,096 --> 00:08:53,226 There were a lot of e-mails this morning. 125 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,261 That's not surprising. You're having a moment. 126 00:08:55,361 --> 00:08:57,138 People are interested. I'm one of them. 127 00:08:57,238 --> 00:09:00,530 But if eight minutes passes on anything, I get bored. 128 00:09:00,630 --> 00:09:03,318 In eight minutes, I can be bored with you, unless you keep me interested. 129 00:09:03,418 --> 00:09:05,832 I think you can. 130 00:09:05,931 --> 00:09:09,495 And I think this is the place for you to keep the rest of the world interested too. 131 00:09:09,595 --> 00:09:11,501 It's your call. I won't chase you. 132 00:09:11,601 --> 00:09:12,847 I'm definitely tempted. 133 00:09:12,947 --> 00:09:14,860 Take as long as you want to look around. 134 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:18,370 E-mail me your figure. I'll call you back with a counter. 135 00:09:22,348 --> 00:09:24,994 This is our top priority-- Ohio, 136 00:09:25,094 --> 00:09:27,145 Florida, and Pennsylvania. 137 00:09:27,245 --> 00:09:29,631 We need all of them, or Walker's a one-term president. 138 00:09:29,731 --> 00:09:31,948 Pennsylvania is why he picked Matthews as a running mate. 139 00:09:32,048 --> 00:09:33,614 But now we have to find a replacement. 140 00:09:33,714 --> 00:09:35,866 The special election is this November. 141 00:09:35,966 --> 00:09:38,555 Patricia Whittaker, D.N.C. chair. 142 00:09:38,655 --> 00:09:41,112 A rare example of someone whose head is in the game 143 00:09:41,212 --> 00:09:42,855 instead of up their backside. 144 00:09:42,954 --> 00:09:45,187 Competence is such an exotic bird in these woods 145 00:09:45,287 --> 00:09:47,221 that I appreciate it whenever I see it. 146 00:09:47,321 --> 00:09:49,139 This also affects the house. 147 00:09:49,239 --> 00:09:51,141 The new governor will oversee redistricting. 148 00:09:51,241 --> 00:09:53,877 We lose seats here, that means we could lose our majority in Washington. 149 00:09:53,977 --> 00:09:57,046 Well, the R.N.C. is backing Jack Swofford, ex-Mayor of Pittsburgh. 150 00:09:57,146 --> 00:10:00,573 He's got statewide name recognition and campaign machinery in place. 151 00:10:00,673 --> 00:10:03,521 It's been three months, and we don't have dick. 152 00:10:03,621 --> 00:10:05,255 What about the A.G.? Ben Pluckett? 153 00:10:05,355 --> 00:10:07,832 No. Ben's got his eyes set on the senate in '14. 154 00:10:07,932 --> 00:10:10,965 Which he'll lose because he botched a sex offender sting last year. 155 00:10:11,065 --> 00:10:13,145 - There's always McHolland. - He's 78. 156 00:10:13,245 --> 00:10:15,508 When's the last time he held office, when Carter was president? 157 00:10:15,608 --> 00:10:17,378 Reagan, but same difference. 158 00:10:17,478 --> 00:10:19,176 He has dignity, he has gravitas. 159 00:10:19,276 --> 00:10:21,221 If you need someone to fill Matthews' shoes-- 160 00:10:21,321 --> 00:10:23,670 You can't fill Jim Matthews' shoes, so we shouldn't even try. 161 00:10:23,770 --> 00:10:26,969 - We need a fresh face. - The state has a weak bench. 162 00:10:27,069 --> 00:10:29,391 Let's go through all the sitting Congressmen one by one 163 00:10:29,491 --> 00:10:30,809 and see if anybody sticks out from the crowd. 164 00:10:30,909 --> 00:10:32,576 All right. I got the list right here. 165 00:10:32,676 --> 00:10:34,132 Okay. Go ahead. 166 00:10:34,232 --> 00:10:36,182 Pennsylvania's first district, Peter Russo. 167 00:10:36,281 --> 00:10:39,038 Cross him off. He's no good. No experience, no chops. 168 00:10:39,138 --> 00:10:41,838 Okay, moving on. Second district, Gwendolyn Pierce. 169 00:10:41,938 --> 00:10:44,925 Nah, Gwen's too controversial. Very vocal on abortion. 170 00:10:45,025 --> 00:10:46,942 - And Caroline? - She's good. 171 00:10:47,042 --> 00:10:48,860 - And the boys? - All fucking four of 'em? 172 00:10:48,960 --> 00:10:50,983 You feed 'em. 173 00:10:51,083 --> 00:10:53,553 You got any pictures on your phone? 174 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:55,990 Come on. Let's cut the shit, Pete, will ya? 175 00:10:56,090 --> 00:10:57,740 What are we gonna do about the shipyard? 176 00:11:00,548 --> 00:11:03,684 BRAC had their hearing. They slated it for closing. 177 00:11:03,784 --> 00:11:05,906 Yeah, and why didn't you testify? 178 00:11:06,006 --> 00:11:08,146 We're talking 12,000 jobs here. 179 00:11:08,246 --> 00:11:10,549 My hands were tied, Paul. People wanted it closed. 180 00:11:10,649 --> 00:11:12,419 - I was under a lot of pressure. - From who? 181 00:11:12,519 --> 00:11:14,503 People high up the food chain. 182 00:11:14,603 --> 00:11:17,032 - There was nothing I could do. - That's bullshit! 183 00:11:17,132 --> 00:11:18,898 You go back to BRAC. You talk to the D.O.D. 184 00:11:18,998 --> 00:11:21,065 You talk to the Secretary of the Navy. You do something. 185 00:11:21,165 --> 00:11:22,490 It's not gonna happen. 186 00:11:22,590 --> 00:11:24,910 - Okay. Why not? - I told you. It's political. 187 00:11:25,010 --> 00:11:28,250 So I'm supposed to go back to the shipbuilders' association and say what now exactly? 188 00:11:28,350 --> 00:11:31,398 That they're out of work because Pete Russo's playing politics? 189 00:11:32,668 --> 00:11:34,538 I mean, Jesus, Pete. 190 00:11:34,638 --> 00:11:38,420 We're the ones who got you fucking elected in the first place. 191 00:11:38,520 --> 00:11:40,993 Now you're gonna turn your back on us? 192 00:11:41,093 --> 00:11:43,073 You should go. 193 00:11:44,108 --> 00:11:45,979 Seriously? 194 00:11:46,079 --> 00:11:51,373 I just got here. You're kicking me out now? 195 00:11:51,473 --> 00:11:54,477 Hey, I'm fucking talking to you! 196 00:11:56,148 --> 00:11:58,101 I thought we grew up together. 197 00:11:58,201 --> 00:12:02,553 But this guy sitting behind his big desk... 198 00:12:02,653 --> 00:12:05,809 I don't even know who the fuck he is. 199 00:12:05,909 --> 00:12:10,600 Where's the Pete Russo who knew how to throw a punch when his back was against the wall? 200 00:12:10,700 --> 00:12:14,093 That guy was my friend. 201 00:12:24,388 --> 00:12:26,668 Every teacher in the country a month before school ends? 202 00:12:26,768 --> 00:12:29,601 Doesn't need all of them. 15, 20 states, that's all. 203 00:12:29,701 --> 00:12:31,785 The A.F.T. and the N.E.A. can't agree on anything. 204 00:12:31,885 --> 00:12:33,915 You underestimate Marty Spinella. 205 00:12:35,548 --> 00:12:38,196 So which one do we target? 206 00:12:38,296 --> 00:12:40,264 We have a better chance with the N.E.A. 207 00:12:40,364 --> 00:12:42,303 You think Chuck Sloan will bite? 208 00:12:42,403 --> 00:12:44,955 Cooperate-- we'll give your people protection and a place at the banquet. 209 00:12:45,055 --> 00:12:47,677 Fight us, we break you. He'll bite. Get him on the phone. 210 00:12:47,777 --> 00:12:49,212 It's after 2:00. 211 00:12:49,312 --> 00:12:51,507 Spinella is potentially mobilizing 212 00:12:51,607 --> 00:12:53,543 the largest teachers' strike in United States history. 213 00:12:53,643 --> 00:12:56,552 - Nobody's sleeping. - I'll call him right now. 214 00:12:57,549 --> 00:12:59,542 I'm sorry. Are we being too loud? 215 00:12:59,642 --> 00:13:02,134 A little. 216 00:13:03,188 --> 00:13:05,141 - What are you working on? - The gala. 217 00:13:05,241 --> 00:13:07,918 There's so much to do. 218 00:13:08,017 --> 00:13:10,473 - Did Nancy send you my list? - She did. 219 00:13:10,573 --> 00:13:13,073 - What'd you think? - It's a good list. 220 00:13:13,173 --> 00:13:15,362 Thanks for inviting them. 221 00:13:17,789 --> 00:13:19,666 Is something wrong? 222 00:13:21,268 --> 00:13:24,605 It's still not anywhere near what Remy brought to the table. 223 00:13:25,628 --> 00:13:27,949 Sancorp offered 1.5 million, Francis. 224 00:13:28,049 --> 00:13:31,453 I'm adding up the numbers, and we're only at half a million. 225 00:13:31,553 --> 00:13:33,626 - I got Chuck on the phone. - In a minute. 226 00:13:33,726 --> 00:13:36,766 - I can make more calls. - Enough to raise a million-five? 227 00:13:36,866 --> 00:13:38,333 I can at least get us closer. 228 00:13:40,468 --> 00:13:42,011 I'm going to bed. 229 00:13:43,348 --> 00:13:45,220 Don't move any of this around. 230 00:13:45,320 --> 00:13:49,388 Claire, we made the decision to turn Remy down. 231 00:13:49,488 --> 00:13:52,078 No one forced you. I thought we were okay on this. 232 00:13:52,178 --> 00:13:54,634 You're right. 233 00:13:54,734 --> 00:13:57,047 Good night, Francis. 234 00:14:39,869 --> 00:14:42,149 This is Adam. Leave a message. 235 00:14:42,248 --> 00:14:44,509 Hi, Adam. It's me. I know it's late, 236 00:14:44,609 --> 00:14:48,340 but, well, I was really just calling 237 00:14:48,440 --> 00:14:50,588 to thank you again for the photographs. 238 00:14:50,688 --> 00:14:53,884 I'm sure they're gonna be a big hit at the auction. 239 00:14:55,028 --> 00:14:57,197 I hope you're well. 240 00:15:00,828 --> 00:15:04,457 I'm sure they're gonna be a big hit at the auction. 241 00:15:05,269 --> 00:15:07,730 I hope you're well. 242 00:15:24,389 --> 00:15:26,516 Right this way, Mr. Hammerschmidt. 243 00:15:30,829 --> 00:15:32,371 He's here. 244 00:15:33,989 --> 00:15:36,908 Good afternoon, Tom. 245 00:15:41,029 --> 00:15:42,328 Legal? 246 00:15:42,428 --> 00:15:45,477 Did you say it, or didn't you? 247 00:15:46,829 --> 00:15:51,584 To you and to anyone who asks, yes, I did. 248 00:15:53,509 --> 00:15:55,258 Do we really need them? 249 00:15:55,358 --> 00:15:57,182 Not unless I should expect a fight. 250 00:15:57,282 --> 00:15:58,774 You shouldn't. 251 00:15:58,874 --> 00:16:01,291 Give us a few moments. 252 00:16:12,430 --> 00:16:16,588 It's not what you called her, it's that you let her leave the building. 253 00:16:16,688 --> 00:16:18,829 I know how to run a paper, Margaret. 254 00:16:18,929 --> 00:16:22,620 What I don't know how to do is run a paper staffed with people I can't control. 255 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:24,460 Was she really out of control? 256 00:16:24,560 --> 00:16:27,812 To my understanding, she simply turned down a new position. 257 00:16:27,912 --> 00:16:30,436 It's her attitude. It's the way she turned it down. 258 00:16:30,536 --> 00:16:32,831 Did you think to ask her what she'd rather do instead? 259 00:16:32,931 --> 00:16:35,957 - Is it my job to pander to all my employees-- - My employees. 260 00:16:37,789 --> 00:16:41,662 And if they have something to offer that you don't, yes, it is your job. 261 00:16:41,762 --> 00:16:42,970 We've been through this, Tom. 262 00:16:43,070 --> 00:16:45,268 The paper's operating at a loss. 263 00:16:45,368 --> 00:16:46,487 We need people like Zoe. 264 00:16:46,587 --> 00:16:48,054 I'm very aware 265 00:16:48,154 --> 00:16:50,062 of how much we're hurting, Margaret. 266 00:16:50,162 --> 00:16:52,308 Staff reductions, dip in circulation. 267 00:16:52,407 --> 00:16:53,813 Each one of those faces 268 00:16:53,913 --> 00:16:55,332 and every subscriber we lose, 269 00:16:55,432 --> 00:16:56,852 they keep me awake at night. 270 00:16:56,952 --> 00:17:00,047 Now, I won't argue the business side of things. 271 00:17:00,147 --> 00:17:02,432 It's neither my place nor my area of expertise, 272 00:17:02,532 --> 00:17:04,750 but know this-- 273 00:17:04,850 --> 00:17:08,704 Zoe Barnes, Twitter, blogs, 274 00:17:08,804 --> 00:17:11,356 enriched media, 275 00:17:11,457 --> 00:17:13,507 they're all surface. 276 00:17:13,607 --> 00:17:15,176 They're fads. 277 00:17:15,276 --> 00:17:17,305 They aren't the foundation this paper was built on, 278 00:17:17,405 --> 00:17:20,324 and they aren't what will keep it alive. 279 00:17:20,423 --> 00:17:22,426 We have a core readership 280 00:17:22,526 --> 00:17:24,627 that thirsts for hard news. 281 00:17:24,727 --> 00:17:30,382 Those are the people I work 80 hours a week for. 282 00:17:30,482 --> 00:17:33,354 And I won't be distracted by what's fashionable. 283 00:17:42,109 --> 00:17:44,021 That's your resignation letter. 284 00:17:44,121 --> 00:17:47,331 Hand it to the lawyers on the way out. 285 00:17:47,431 --> 00:17:49,479 I'll give you some privacy. 286 00:17:51,270 --> 00:17:54,366 No, no, stay. It'll be quick. 287 00:17:54,466 --> 00:17:56,352 We'll get a drink. 288 00:18:00,189 --> 00:18:02,142 We're going to launch right here in Washington. 289 00:18:02,242 --> 00:18:03,735 We'll see how Congress likes it 290 00:18:03,835 --> 00:18:04,845 when the streets are teaming 291 00:18:04,945 --> 00:18:06,455 with unsupervised school kids. 292 00:18:06,555 --> 00:18:08,953 Then we'll phase out the rest of the country. 293 00:18:09,053 --> 00:18:10,207 Everybody hold on for one minute. 294 00:18:10,307 --> 00:18:11,202 What's up? 295 00:18:11,302 --> 00:18:12,856 The N.E.A. is out. 296 00:18:12,956 --> 00:18:13,965 - Hang on. - What? 297 00:18:14,065 --> 00:18:15,166 They pulled out. 298 00:18:15,266 --> 00:18:16,162 Why? 299 00:18:16,262 --> 00:18:19,367 He wouldn't say. 300 00:18:19,467 --> 00:18:20,894 Hold on for one more minute. 301 00:18:20,994 --> 00:18:22,535 Chuck Sloan-- get him on the phone right now. 302 00:18:22,635 --> 00:18:23,685 I've got him right here. 303 00:18:23,785 --> 00:18:25,211 - Is he muted? - Yes. 304 00:18:30,070 --> 00:18:31,941 Hey, Chuck. It's Marty. 305 00:18:32,041 --> 00:18:34,801 Listen, you can't do this. 306 00:18:34,901 --> 00:18:38,254 If we don't stay united now, we don't have a-- 307 00:18:38,354 --> 00:18:40,183 You hired me to represent your interests, right? 308 00:18:40,283 --> 00:18:42,347 How can I possibly lobby for the teachers 309 00:18:42,447 --> 00:18:43,731 when Congress sees us splintering 310 00:18:43,831 --> 00:18:45,585 before we even put up a unite-- 311 00:18:47,310 --> 00:18:48,394 All right. 312 00:18:49,711 --> 00:18:51,581 Did Underwood get to you? 313 00:18:51,681 --> 00:18:54,564 Whoa, Frank is dishonest and manipulative. 314 00:18:54,664 --> 00:18:56,298 You've seen that he's lied to us already. 315 00:18:56,398 --> 00:18:58,140 Wait-whoa-whoa-whoa, Chuck, Ch-Ch-Chuck? 316 00:18:58,240 --> 00:18:59,401 Chuck! 317 00:19:01,511 --> 00:19:02,678 Son of a bitch! 318 00:19:04,791 --> 00:19:07,111 - Where are you? - I'm at the office. 319 00:19:07,211 --> 00:19:08,409 - False. - You don't believe me? 320 00:19:08,509 --> 00:19:10,669 - Not for a second. - Where are you? 321 00:19:10,769 --> 00:19:12,868 - About to walk into a meeting. - With who? 322 00:19:12,968 --> 00:19:14,332 Someone I have to punish. 323 00:19:14,432 --> 00:19:16,548 - Give me a name. - No name. 324 00:19:16,648 --> 00:19:18,421 What did this person do wrong? 325 00:19:18,521 --> 00:19:19,769 Lie to me. 326 00:19:19,870 --> 00:19:21,783 How will you punish him? 327 00:19:21,883 --> 00:19:23,626 What makes you think it's a him? 328 00:19:25,791 --> 00:19:29,663 Hold on. I have to take this. 329 00:19:29,763 --> 00:19:30,807 Where are you? 330 00:19:30,907 --> 00:19:34,251 Me? I am not at the office. 331 00:19:37,750 --> 00:19:41,092 You're going to give me a new one of these every week? 332 00:19:41,192 --> 00:19:42,451 Well, I-- 333 00:19:42,551 --> 00:19:44,463 I can't continue to-- 334 00:19:44,563 --> 00:19:45,891 Not without protection. 335 00:19:45,991 --> 00:19:48,272 Nobody tells me when to work and when to play. 336 00:19:48,372 --> 00:19:50,754 I'm not being unreasonable, Zoe. 337 00:19:50,854 --> 00:19:53,670 If you can't trust me, we should be doing this at all. 338 00:19:57,991 --> 00:20:00,637 Well, then, how do we establish our trust? 339 00:20:00,737 --> 00:20:02,501 I have been very discreet. 340 00:20:02,602 --> 00:20:04,259 Oh, professional discretion, yes, 341 00:20:04,359 --> 00:20:07,733 but this is new territory. 342 00:20:11,311 --> 00:20:13,605 You have a camera on your phone. 343 00:20:20,350 --> 00:20:22,916 Pictures... 344 00:20:23,016 --> 00:20:25,371 The kind I wouldn't want my father to see. 345 00:20:29,590 --> 00:20:31,634 Well, I'm going to need more than that. 346 00:20:56,030 --> 00:20:57,741 Lie back. 347 00:21:04,711 --> 00:21:06,421 Use your imagination. 348 00:21:12,630 --> 00:21:14,869 I want everything packed for tomorrow. 349 00:21:14,969 --> 00:21:17,518 - We checked already, dad. - Oh, did you? 350 00:21:17,618 --> 00:21:19,382 Those are my pink Nikes on the kitchen counter? 351 00:21:19,482 --> 00:21:22,365 And you, Autobot, what is Optimus Prime doing under my bed? 352 00:21:22,465 --> 00:21:24,058 He better transform himself 353 00:21:24,158 --> 00:21:26,574 into your backpack before you have to leave tomorrow. 354 00:21:29,832 --> 00:21:31,007 Hey, dad? 355 00:21:31,107 --> 00:21:33,556 Is Christina coming back? 356 00:21:33,656 --> 00:21:36,647 Um, I don't think so, buddy. No. 357 00:21:36,747 --> 00:21:38,583 Oh, I liked her. 358 00:21:38,683 --> 00:21:40,585 Me, too. She's cool. 359 00:21:40,685 --> 00:21:43,360 Yeah, she is cool. 360 00:21:43,460 --> 00:21:45,386 And you guys gotta brush your teeth 361 00:21:45,486 --> 00:21:47,915 and then check the rooms again, 362 00:21:48,015 --> 00:21:49,496 and then it's time for bed. 363 00:21:49,596 --> 00:21:50,973 Got it, pumpkins? 364 00:21:51,073 --> 00:21:54,047 Dad, you know I hate it when you call us pumpkins. 365 00:21:54,147 --> 00:21:56,992 Go before I turn you into a pie. 366 00:22:08,950 --> 00:22:10,327 Peter Russo. 367 00:22:12,630 --> 00:22:14,176 He's a drunk. 368 00:22:14,276 --> 00:22:16,633 He is at the moment, a very functional one. 369 00:22:16,733 --> 00:22:18,093 Imagine if he was sober. 370 00:22:18,193 --> 00:22:19,859 Even so, you run him for governor, 371 00:22:19,959 --> 00:22:21,374 people are going to dig into his past. 372 00:22:21,474 --> 00:22:23,752 Well, we turn that into an asset, not a liability. 373 00:22:23,852 --> 00:22:27,010 Here's who I was. Here's who I am now. 374 00:22:27,110 --> 00:22:28,780 You saw how they dismissed him in three seconds 375 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:29,967 at the leadership meeting. 376 00:22:30,067 --> 00:22:31,862 Patty Whittaker is very open-minded, 377 00:22:31,962 --> 00:22:33,957 and I am very persuasive. 378 00:22:36,352 --> 00:22:38,018 You think Russo even wants it? 379 00:22:38,118 --> 00:22:40,270 Any kid who's made it from the streets of South Philly 380 00:22:40,370 --> 00:22:42,469 to the Capitol Rotunda is ambitious. 381 00:22:42,569 --> 00:22:43,974 We just need to tap into that, 382 00:22:44,074 --> 00:22:45,535 surround him with the best people 383 00:22:45,635 --> 00:22:47,749 and then build the machine and push the go button. 384 00:22:47,849 --> 00:22:49,419 So you think he could win. 385 00:22:50,512 --> 00:22:52,347 I think he can be a contender. 386 00:22:54,191 --> 00:22:56,960 Okay, let's say we pull off a miracle and he wins. 387 00:22:57,060 --> 00:22:58,536 What do we gain by it? 388 00:22:58,636 --> 00:23:01,035 Isn't it better to be holding the reins in this race 389 00:23:01,135 --> 00:23:02,697 than watching from the stands? 390 00:23:02,797 --> 00:23:03,969 You wife is on the phone. 391 00:23:04,069 --> 00:23:05,903 Put her through in here. 392 00:23:06,003 --> 00:23:07,537 I understand that Pennsylvania's important for redistricting-- 393 00:23:07,637 --> 00:23:10,158 No, no, no, this isn't just about this race, Doug. 394 00:23:10,258 --> 00:23:11,981 Expand your thinking. 395 00:23:12,081 --> 00:23:16,681 Who else is from Pennsylvania? 396 00:23:16,781 --> 00:23:18,093 No, no, no, not in Congress. 397 00:23:18,193 --> 00:23:20,447 The executive branch. 398 00:23:22,032 --> 00:23:23,408 The vice president. 399 00:23:25,192 --> 00:23:28,450 Hello, my dear. Nancy had my tux dry-cleaned so I won't embarrass-- 400 00:23:28,550 --> 00:23:31,017 The Cotesworth cancelled on us. 401 00:23:32,431 --> 00:23:34,098 I'm leaving right now. I'll come get you. 402 00:23:34,198 --> 00:23:35,123 I've got to go. 403 00:23:35,223 --> 00:23:36,246 What's going on? 404 00:23:36,346 --> 00:23:37,652 The hotel, for tonight's gala. 405 00:23:37,752 --> 00:23:40,442 They refused to let Claire into the ballroom 406 00:23:40,542 --> 00:23:43,691 because their employees are union. 407 00:23:43,791 --> 00:23:44,929 Spinella. 408 00:23:45,029 --> 00:23:46,292 Yeah, he can go after me all he wants, 409 00:23:46,392 --> 00:23:47,938 but to go after my wife? 410 00:23:48,038 --> 00:23:50,313 No class. Meet me at the Cotesworth. 411 00:23:50,413 --> 00:23:51,980 You got it. 412 00:23:53,390 --> 00:23:55,140 Why can't we just move it to another place? 413 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:56,696 I looked into that. Everything's booked. 414 00:23:56,796 --> 00:23:58,501 You have to reserve these things weeks in advance. 415 00:23:58,601 --> 00:24:00,873 I've got Stamper online looking for another venue somewhere. 416 00:24:00,973 --> 00:24:03,151 Francis, the delivery trucks are already at the Cotesworth. 417 00:24:03,251 --> 00:24:05,472 I can't have people showing up at a different place 418 00:24:05,572 --> 00:24:06,893 in case they don't get the email. 419 00:24:06,993 --> 00:24:08,415 This is my fault. I feel awful. 420 00:24:08,515 --> 00:24:09,812 There's a half a million on the line here. 421 00:24:09,912 --> 00:24:11,580 I realize that. 422 00:24:11,680 --> 00:24:13,218 And I can't keep having my work 423 00:24:13,317 --> 00:24:14,612 take these hits on behalf of yours. 424 00:24:14,712 --> 00:24:16,501 It's more than just an inconvenience. 425 00:24:16,602 --> 00:24:18,764 I know. We'll solve it. 426 00:24:25,232 --> 00:24:27,798 - Hey, I just got your email. - What did you think? 427 00:24:27,898 --> 00:24:30,234 You don't have to send me things before you post. 428 00:24:30,334 --> 00:24:31,979 Oh, I thought you might want to take a look. 429 00:24:32,079 --> 00:24:33,332 The goal here is for everyone to post things 430 00:24:33,432 --> 00:24:35,059 faster than I have a chance to read them. 431 00:24:35,159 --> 00:24:37,842 If you're satisfied with the article, just put it up. 432 00:24:37,942 --> 00:24:40,234 - Okay. - Are you satisfied? 433 00:24:40,334 --> 00:24:41,286 I think so. 434 00:24:41,386 --> 00:24:43,019 Okay, you are or you aren't. 435 00:24:43,119 --> 00:24:45,352 Whatever hoops the Herald made you jump through-- 436 00:24:45,452 --> 00:24:47,181 - I know. - ...Let them go. 437 00:24:47,281 --> 00:24:49,307 It's okay to be opinionated, Zoe, 438 00:24:49,407 --> 00:24:51,714 and it's okay to go outside to get your hands dirty. 439 00:24:51,814 --> 00:24:54,523 You're no longer tied to a desk. 440 00:24:54,623 --> 00:24:55,688 Or that pillow, for that matter. 441 00:24:55,788 --> 00:24:57,052 I'm not going to post it. 442 00:24:57,152 --> 00:24:58,820 Midterm predictions-- they're not news. 443 00:24:58,920 --> 00:24:59,886 They're bullshit. 444 00:24:59,986 --> 00:25:01,456 Well, I agree. 445 00:25:02,551 --> 00:25:03,851 I can do better. 446 00:25:03,951 --> 00:25:05,456 I think you can. 447 00:25:05,556 --> 00:25:08,225 Feel free to blow my mind. 448 00:25:16,472 --> 00:25:19,037 If we do this event, the whole staff walks out. 449 00:25:19,137 --> 00:25:20,658 I've got 300 guests-- 450 00:25:20,758 --> 00:25:22,746 You signed a contract with my wife. 451 00:25:22,846 --> 00:25:24,337 We'll refund your wife's organization 452 00:25:24,437 --> 00:25:26,222 and pay for whatever the costs of moving the event 453 00:25:26,323 --> 00:25:28,104 to a more appropriate venue. 454 00:25:28,204 --> 00:25:30,718 And we would have to refund a half a million dollars in donations. 455 00:25:30,818 --> 00:25:32,296 Can you pay for that, too? 456 00:25:32,396 --> 00:25:34,428 Because I'm pretty sure there's cause for damages here. 457 00:25:34,528 --> 00:25:36,589 I truly apologize, sir. 458 00:25:36,689 --> 00:25:38,012 Who's your boss? 459 00:25:38,112 --> 00:25:39,494 I spoke with the owners, 460 00:25:39,594 --> 00:25:41,138 and they authorized me to do what I think is best. 461 00:25:41,238 --> 00:25:43,146 And do they realize that they are shutting the door 462 00:25:43,246 --> 00:25:45,595 on 41 members of the United States Congress? 463 00:25:45,695 --> 00:25:47,749 Yes, sir, they do. 464 00:25:47,849 --> 00:25:50,032 I had to make a very hard judgment call. 465 00:25:50,132 --> 00:25:52,230 Well, I seriously question your judgment. 466 00:25:52,330 --> 00:25:54,308 You know, word travels fast in this town. 467 00:25:54,408 --> 00:25:56,592 All those luncheons and conventions and dinners. 468 00:25:56,692 --> 00:25:59,197 It's going to be a shame to lose all that work. Isn't it? 469 00:25:59,297 --> 00:26:01,554 Congressman, you are absolutely right, 470 00:26:01,654 --> 00:26:03,055 but if my staff walks out, I-- 471 00:26:03,155 --> 00:26:06,332 Please understand the predicament I'm in. 472 00:26:06,432 --> 00:26:07,488 I got an idea. 473 00:26:07,588 --> 00:26:09,056 I know what we're going to do. 474 00:26:09,156 --> 00:26:12,046 Honey, they're not going to let us have it inside. 475 00:26:12,145 --> 00:26:14,515 We're going to have it right here on their front steps, picnic style. 476 00:26:14,615 --> 00:26:15,770 What do you need from me? 477 00:26:15,870 --> 00:26:17,337 I need your manpower. 478 00:26:17,437 --> 00:26:18,603 Yes, sir, I'm on it. 479 00:26:21,231 --> 00:26:25,070 Okay, everybody, stop what you're doing, and listen up. 480 00:26:27,393 --> 00:26:28,855 Yeah. 481 00:26:28,955 --> 00:26:30,833 Oh, hey, Frank. 482 00:26:33,234 --> 00:26:36,452 - How soon? - About three hours. 483 00:26:36,552 --> 00:26:38,467 - How many people we talking? - Just 300. 484 00:26:38,567 --> 00:26:40,506 The florist is going to send over whatever he has. 485 00:26:40,606 --> 00:26:41,648 Great. 486 00:26:41,748 --> 00:26:43,175 Francis, where are we with food? 487 00:26:43,275 --> 00:26:44,818 I've got hotdogs, pizzas, and soul food coming, 488 00:26:44,918 --> 00:26:46,132 maybe something else. 489 00:26:46,232 --> 00:26:47,901 Girls, here's what I want. 490 00:26:48,001 --> 00:26:50,559 I want four bars, two on each level. 491 00:26:50,659 --> 00:26:53,036 The food can go there. The silent auction goes here. 492 00:26:53,135 --> 00:26:55,189 Oh, and cancel the string quartet. Let's get a DJ. 493 00:26:55,289 --> 00:26:56,287 Doug, how are we on booze? 494 00:26:56,387 --> 00:26:57,612 - Kegs are on the way now. - Great. 495 00:26:57,712 --> 00:26:59,422 Oh, and call Denise at the office 496 00:26:59,522 --> 00:27:01,998 and have her bring every donation envelope she can find. 497 00:27:02,098 --> 00:27:04,871 Okay, messages, people. 498 00:27:07,954 --> 00:27:09,333 Congressman Russo's office. 499 00:27:09,433 --> 00:27:12,162 Yes, can you hold one minute? Thank you. 500 00:27:12,262 --> 00:27:13,983 Congressman, people keep calling about the shipyards. 501 00:27:14,083 --> 00:27:15,414 We don't know what to tell them. 502 00:27:15,514 --> 00:27:16,732 We just say we'll give you the message. 503 00:27:16,832 --> 00:27:18,297 - Keep saying that. - Here they are, 504 00:27:18,397 --> 00:27:19,897 the messages and all the emails we've gotten, too. 505 00:27:19,997 --> 00:27:22,039 You want me to-- Have a good night. 506 00:27:24,952 --> 00:27:26,047 Who did we reach? 507 00:27:26,147 --> 00:27:28,270 Herald, The Times, USA Today. 508 00:27:28,371 --> 00:27:30,429 All right, I want affiliate stations and cable news. 509 00:27:30,529 --> 00:27:31,649 I want satellite trucks out there. 510 00:27:31,749 --> 00:27:32,727 I want this on live TV. 511 00:27:32,827 --> 00:27:34,011 Okay, I'm on it. 512 00:27:34,111 --> 00:27:35,372 You can't do this here. 513 00:27:35,472 --> 00:27:38,694 Zoe, 8:00 P.M. tonight, Hotel Cotesworth. 514 00:27:38,794 --> 00:27:41,033 Benefit for my wife's charity. 515 00:27:41,133 --> 00:27:44,742 No, wash your face and let your hair down. 516 00:27:44,842 --> 00:27:46,298 This is work and play. 517 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:47,815 See you. 518 00:27:47,915 --> 00:27:50,377 I can tell you right now I'm going to need two dozen. 519 00:27:56,073 --> 00:27:58,066 Paul, I'm going to need those by tomorrow, okay? 520 00:27:58,166 --> 00:28:00,720 Your guests are your problem, not mine, Julian. 521 00:28:00,820 --> 00:28:03,728 I'll close the gate. 522 00:28:03,827 --> 00:28:05,256 You know, I'm no expert in fire code, 523 00:28:05,356 --> 00:28:07,183 but I would imagine that locking your guests in 524 00:28:07,284 --> 00:28:09,472 is a bigger violation than having them walk around us. 525 00:28:09,572 --> 00:28:11,997 This is trespassing on private property. 526 00:28:12,096 --> 00:28:13,169 You're breaking the law. 527 00:28:13,269 --> 00:28:14,236 Right, okay. 528 00:28:15,634 --> 00:28:19,011 Let me get Barney Hull on the phone here for you. 529 00:28:20,514 --> 00:28:22,017 Here you go. 530 00:28:22,117 --> 00:28:23,087 It's ringing. 531 00:28:23,187 --> 00:28:24,412 Who's Barney Hull? 532 00:28:24,512 --> 00:28:26,221 The police commissioner. 533 00:28:26,321 --> 00:28:28,104 No? Okay. 534 00:28:28,204 --> 00:28:29,821 You'd rather talk to him in person, that's great. 535 00:28:29,921 --> 00:28:31,132 He's coming to the party. 536 00:28:31,232 --> 00:28:33,065 I'll be sure to introduce him to you. 537 00:28:33,165 --> 00:28:34,866 Thanks for your hospitality. 538 00:28:37,793 --> 00:28:39,337 Bar comes over here. 539 00:28:39,437 --> 00:28:40,854 Put all that booze that way. 540 00:28:45,473 --> 00:28:47,426 What do you want me to do? 541 00:28:47,526 --> 00:28:50,120 I can't lock the gates, and they've got the police on their side. 542 00:28:50,220 --> 00:28:52,637 Unbelievable. Hold on. 543 00:28:52,737 --> 00:28:53,890 Cassandra, 544 00:28:53,990 --> 00:28:55,007 I need 200 teachers 545 00:28:55,106 --> 00:28:57,312 at the Cotesworth Hotel right now. 546 00:28:57,412 --> 00:28:58,571 I need a full picket. 547 00:28:58,671 --> 00:29:00,055 200? I don't know if we can get that-- 548 00:29:00,155 --> 00:29:01,821 I don't want to hear it. Just get it done. 549 00:29:01,921 --> 00:29:03,540 I don't give a fuck if they're teachers or not, frankly. 550 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:05,097 Just get me 200 bodies. 551 00:29:05,197 --> 00:29:07,025 You know, call the teamsters. Maybe they'll help us. 552 00:29:07,125 --> 00:29:08,659 We'll give them glasses if we have to. 553 00:29:08,759 --> 00:29:09,768 Tell the guys to look smart. 554 00:29:09,868 --> 00:29:11,296 Charlie, get off the phone. 555 00:29:11,396 --> 00:29:13,347 I need signs right now, at least a hundred. 556 00:29:13,447 --> 00:29:14,979 You know what? Let them set it up. 557 00:29:15,079 --> 00:29:16,742 It's actually better for us that way. 558 00:29:16,842 --> 00:29:18,461 This way they can't hide from us. 559 00:29:18,561 --> 00:29:20,684 You've put me in a terrible situation. 560 00:29:22,553 --> 00:29:24,220 Oh, you did? 561 00:29:24,320 --> 00:29:25,484 ...British accent. 562 00:29:38,033 --> 00:29:40,231 Thank you very much for all your help. 563 00:29:40,331 --> 00:29:41,696 Much appreciated. 564 00:29:41,796 --> 00:29:43,216 Here, we got the signs right here. 565 00:29:43,316 --> 00:29:44,614 Let's hand them out fast. 566 00:29:44,714 --> 00:29:47,117 Everybody single file right down the street. 567 00:29:47,217 --> 00:29:51,075 This way, that way. Okay? 568 00:29:57,473 --> 00:29:59,433 Well, at least he spelled it right. 569 00:30:00,434 --> 00:30:01,937 Teachers protesting 570 00:30:02,037 --> 00:30:03,661 the education reform and achievement act 571 00:30:03,761 --> 00:30:05,952 have descended upon the Hotel Cotesworth 572 00:30:06,052 --> 00:30:07,163 in Washington, D.C. 573 00:30:08,874 --> 00:30:09,968 Union lobbyist Martin Spinella 574 00:30:10,067 --> 00:30:11,293 organized the demonstration. 575 00:30:11,393 --> 00:30:13,348 Teachers deserve respect! 576 00:30:13,448 --> 00:30:15,022 Teachers deserve respect! 577 00:30:21,593 --> 00:30:23,097 Now, I knew you'd show up. 578 00:30:23,197 --> 00:30:25,393 You bring that beautiful wife of yours? Hello... 579 00:30:25,493 --> 00:30:26,775 Pleasure. Thank you for coming. 580 00:30:26,875 --> 00:30:28,950 Come on in. The drinks are on the house. 581 00:30:29,050 --> 00:30:31,724 Felicity. 582 00:30:31,824 --> 00:30:34,565 Spinella got us shut out by the union, 583 00:30:34,665 --> 00:30:36,628 so we had to have the party out here on the steps. 584 00:30:36,728 --> 00:30:38,423 I'll take you up to a bar right now. 585 00:30:38,523 --> 00:30:39,569 Thank you for coming. 586 00:30:39,669 --> 00:30:41,505 Thank you. Welcome. 587 00:30:41,605 --> 00:30:43,515 Teachers, yes! Unions, yes! 588 00:31:26,114 --> 00:31:28,074 Hi. Great. 589 00:31:36,354 --> 00:31:38,231 Thanks again so much for coming. 590 00:31:42,073 --> 00:31:43,992 Adam's here. 591 00:31:47,274 --> 00:31:48,984 You came. 592 00:31:51,513 --> 00:31:52,649 Looks wonderful. 593 00:31:52,749 --> 00:31:54,301 You're going to have to move over, 594 00:31:54,401 --> 00:31:57,411 because I have to serve this wonderful couple myself. 595 00:31:57,511 --> 00:31:58,856 This is fabulous. 596 00:31:58,956 --> 00:32:00,663 Only Claire could've thought of this. 597 00:32:00,763 --> 00:32:02,927 I don't suppose you have anything single-malt back there. 598 00:32:04,435 --> 00:32:07,856 Frank, it's worth every penny to see you on keg duty. 599 00:32:07,956 --> 00:32:11,462 Well, then don't you think this is worth just a few extra pennies? 600 00:32:11,562 --> 00:32:13,227 Oh, let's break out the checkbook, Charles. 601 00:32:14,435 --> 00:32:15,814 Did you RSVP? 602 00:32:15,914 --> 00:32:17,746 I assumed it didn't matter. 603 00:32:17,846 --> 00:32:19,053 It doesn't. 604 00:32:19,153 --> 00:32:21,762 I'm glad you're here. 605 00:32:21,862 --> 00:32:23,625 When I heard your message. 606 00:32:23,725 --> 00:32:26,730 You know, I shouldn't have left that, Adam. 607 00:32:26,830 --> 00:32:27,966 Why not? 608 00:32:31,194 --> 00:32:33,024 Maybe we should talk at some point. 609 00:32:33,124 --> 00:32:36,329 Make that check with a lot of zeroes, won't you? 610 00:32:37,434 --> 00:32:38,727 There we are. 611 00:32:44,434 --> 00:32:46,142 - Cheers. - Cheers. 612 00:32:46,242 --> 00:32:48,188 Cheers. 613 00:32:48,288 --> 00:32:50,760 I'm going to ask a huge favor of you since you're here. 614 00:32:50,860 --> 00:32:51,970 You want to put me to work. 615 00:32:52,070 --> 00:32:53,579 Yes, please. 616 00:32:53,679 --> 00:32:57,386 - My pleasure. - Come. 617 00:32:57,486 --> 00:32:59,103 So these are some wonderful photographs 618 00:32:59,203 --> 00:33:02,048 - by an amazing photographer-- - Gillian. 619 00:33:02,148 --> 00:33:05,580 Adam Galloway, nice to meet you. 620 00:33:05,680 --> 00:33:07,973 And this is the photographer himself. 621 00:33:09,914 --> 00:33:11,666 Freddy. 622 00:33:13,194 --> 00:33:15,596 I just wanted to thank you so much. 623 00:33:15,697 --> 00:33:16,648 Such a success. 624 00:33:16,748 --> 00:33:18,545 My pleasure. My pleasure. 625 00:33:18,645 --> 00:33:19,609 He's the best. 626 00:33:19,709 --> 00:33:20,973 I see Adam's here. 627 00:33:21,074 --> 00:33:22,538 I didn't know he was coming. 628 00:33:22,638 --> 00:33:24,099 - Well, guess what I got. - What? 629 00:33:24,199 --> 00:33:25,822 Another check from the Holburns 630 00:33:25,922 --> 00:33:28,545 for $60,000. 631 00:33:31,115 --> 00:33:33,242 Come on, praise me like you should. 632 00:33:34,956 --> 00:33:36,540 If Frank Underwood and the United States Congress-- 633 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:38,344 Hi, my name is Zoe Barnes. I'm with Slugline. 634 00:33:38,444 --> 00:33:40,716 ...Dismantle the rights of the American teacher? 635 00:33:40,816 --> 00:33:43,607 Unions, yes! Teachers, yes! 636 00:33:43,707 --> 00:33:46,446 Hi. Why do you protest here? 637 00:33:46,546 --> 00:33:48,346 And Congress has to take this seriously. 638 00:33:48,447 --> 00:33:50,389 We're here for the teachers. 639 00:33:50,489 --> 00:33:51,571 We're here. 640 00:33:51,671 --> 00:33:53,179 Thank you. Thank you. 641 00:33:54,714 --> 00:33:56,136 We're not asking for the world, 642 00:33:56,236 --> 00:33:58,323 and Congress needs to step up and get this done. 643 00:34:10,995 --> 00:34:12,830 Excuse me. 644 00:34:14,554 --> 00:34:16,833 That dress looks familiar. 645 00:34:16,934 --> 00:34:19,440 It's the one I wore to the symphony. 646 00:34:19,540 --> 00:34:21,264 Oh, yes, mutual admiration society. 647 00:34:21,364 --> 00:34:23,146 That's right. 648 00:34:23,246 --> 00:34:25,270 So what do you have for me? 649 00:34:25,370 --> 00:34:26,737 What do you mean? 650 00:34:26,837 --> 00:34:28,666 Well, you're surrounded by Washington's elite. 651 00:34:28,767 --> 00:34:30,054 Are you saying you've overheard nothing 652 00:34:30,155 --> 00:34:31,742 that could be useful to either of us? 653 00:34:31,842 --> 00:34:33,217 I'm covering the protest. 654 00:34:33,317 --> 00:34:35,146 The rest of the world is covering the protest. 655 00:34:35,247 --> 00:34:36,616 You may not have noticed, 656 00:34:36,716 --> 00:34:38,505 but you're the only journalist inside the party. 657 00:34:38,606 --> 00:34:39,896 I've been feeding you plenty. 658 00:34:39,996 --> 00:34:42,561 Information is a two-way street, Miss Barnes. 659 00:34:42,661 --> 00:34:44,875 - Hello. - Claire, this is Zoe Barnes. 660 00:34:44,975 --> 00:34:46,296 You met her one night at the house. 661 00:34:46,396 --> 00:34:47,327 Yes, I remember. 662 00:34:47,427 --> 00:34:49,021 You work for the Herald, right? 663 00:34:49,122 --> 00:34:50,129 Not anymore. 664 00:34:50,229 --> 00:34:51,494 I actually work at Slugline now. 665 00:34:51,595 --> 00:34:52,692 I've heard of it. 666 00:34:52,791 --> 00:34:54,177 You read it, don't you, Francis? 667 00:34:54,277 --> 00:34:55,657 Religiously. 668 00:34:55,757 --> 00:34:58,608 Well, you seem like a very ambitious young woman. 669 00:34:58,708 --> 00:34:59,730 I like that. 670 00:34:59,830 --> 00:35:01,422 Doing my best. 671 00:35:01,522 --> 00:35:03,755 It's good to see you again. 672 00:35:03,855 --> 00:35:05,177 Please enjoy yourself. 673 00:35:05,277 --> 00:35:06,494 I will. Thank you. 674 00:35:06,594 --> 00:35:08,142 Take care, Miss Barnes. 675 00:37:31,156 --> 00:37:32,290 ...On the steps, 676 00:37:32,390 --> 00:37:33,492 and she looks gorgeous, 677 00:37:33,592 --> 00:37:35,019 but really she's thinking, 678 00:37:35,119 --> 00:37:36,746 when can I go the fuck home? 679 00:37:41,236 --> 00:37:43,393 - I'm off. - Already? 680 00:37:43,493 --> 00:37:45,880 I've done my duty, I believe. 681 00:37:45,980 --> 00:37:47,216 Oh, you know me. 682 00:37:47,316 --> 00:37:50,128 Always have to be the first to leave a party. 683 00:37:50,228 --> 00:37:51,374 How much did you raise? 684 00:37:51,474 --> 00:37:54,573 $750,000. 685 00:37:54,673 --> 00:37:55,732 80 of that was your photographs. 686 00:37:55,832 --> 00:37:57,178 Fantastic. 687 00:37:57,278 --> 00:37:59,188 Write a check for 250, we'll break a million. 688 00:37:59,288 --> 00:38:03,886 Nice try. 689 00:38:03,986 --> 00:38:05,625 Thank you for coming. 690 00:38:05,725 --> 00:38:08,514 And everything that you did. 691 00:38:13,356 --> 00:38:15,635 Call me sometime. 692 00:38:15,735 --> 00:38:17,430 I will. 693 00:38:18,596 --> 00:38:20,876 So what does a clean water gala 694 00:38:20,976 --> 00:38:22,297 have to do with teachers' unions? 695 00:38:22,397 --> 00:38:24,677 Well, we have over 50 members of Congress 696 00:38:24,777 --> 00:38:26,179 gathered in one place. 697 00:38:26,279 --> 00:38:27,862 But the fact that these members of Congress 698 00:38:27,963 --> 00:38:30,605 are promoting pouring money out of the country 699 00:38:30,705 --> 00:38:32,344 while neglecting their teachers at home 700 00:38:32,444 --> 00:38:33,940 is precisely the problem. 701 00:38:34,041 --> 00:38:36,848 But this is private money, not public tax dollars, so... 702 00:38:36,948 --> 00:38:38,543 But we're not protesting the cause. 703 00:38:38,643 --> 00:38:41,652 We're protesting the Congressmen and women themselves. 704 00:38:41,752 --> 00:38:43,425 Are these even teachers picketing? 705 00:38:43,525 --> 00:38:44,653 Well, sure, some of them. 706 00:38:44,753 --> 00:38:45,893 And some of them are people in-- 707 00:38:45,993 --> 00:38:47,951 Excuse me. 708 00:38:48,051 --> 00:38:49,378 Frank. What are you--? 709 00:38:49,478 --> 00:38:51,675 Don't take the food. We'll feed you later. 710 00:38:51,775 --> 00:38:53,588 Marty, you know that old saying. 711 00:38:53,688 --> 00:38:55,017 The most dangerous spot in the world 712 00:38:55,117 --> 00:38:56,539 is to come between a teamster and free food. 713 00:38:56,639 --> 00:38:58,835 Don't take the food. We're feeding you later. 714 00:38:58,935 --> 00:39:01,973 - I'll take it. - She'll take it. 715 00:39:02,073 --> 00:39:03,745 Who else is hungry? 716 00:39:03,845 --> 00:39:06,689 - There you go. - Pass it back. 717 00:39:06,789 --> 00:39:09,772 Plenty more coming, guys. 718 00:39:09,872 --> 00:39:11,628 I know you've all been out here for hours. 719 00:39:11,728 --> 00:39:12,976 Thank you, Freddy. 720 00:39:13,076 --> 00:39:17,318 The best ribs in D.C. 721 00:39:17,418 --> 00:39:18,494 Marty, come on. 722 00:39:18,594 --> 00:39:19,571 You said your piece. You got on the news. 723 00:39:19,671 --> 00:39:21,018 Come and enjoy yourself. 724 00:39:21,118 --> 00:39:22,376 I respect you, Claire. You know I can't do that. 725 00:39:22,476 --> 00:39:24,308 Doesn't matter what side you're on. 726 00:39:24,408 --> 00:39:25,533 Everybody's got to eat. 727 00:39:25,633 --> 00:39:26,651 You can have a plate of ribs. 728 00:39:26,751 --> 00:39:27,648 Yes, you can. Come on. 729 00:39:27,748 --> 00:39:28,894 - I can't. - Yes, you can. 730 00:39:28,994 --> 00:39:30,175 Thank you, Claire, but I cannot. 731 00:39:30,275 --> 00:39:31,577 You can do it. Come on, Marty. Come on. 732 00:39:31,677 --> 00:39:33,141 Thank you, I can't. Thank you. Thank you. 733 00:39:33,241 --> 00:39:35,534 Freddy's. You should go to Freddy's. 734 00:39:43,477 --> 00:39:45,675 Several dozen union sympathizers 735 00:39:45,775 --> 00:39:47,751 led by labor lobbyist Martin Spinella 736 00:39:47,851 --> 00:39:49,464 attempted to disrupt the gala. 737 00:39:49,564 --> 00:39:51,225 They need to step up to the plate 738 00:39:51,325 --> 00:39:53,312 and take care of our teachers and our children. 739 00:39:53,412 --> 00:39:56,004 The protest dissipated when fundraiser attendees 740 00:39:56,104 --> 00:39:57,785 offer food and drink to picketers. 741 00:39:57,885 --> 00:39:59,749 Doesn't matter what side you're on. 742 00:39:59,849 --> 00:40:01,015 Everybody's gotta eat. 743 00:40:01,115 --> 00:40:02,539 Turn it off. 744 00:40:02,639 --> 00:40:05,081 It is unclear whether the protest will continue. 745 00:40:05,181 --> 00:40:07,453 What now? 746 00:40:12,957 --> 00:40:17,074 Call the union leadership and the chapter presidents. 747 00:40:17,175 --> 00:40:18,826 See if they're ready to pull the trigger. 748 00:40:18,926 --> 00:40:22,465 If they are, we strike at midnight tomorrow. 749 00:40:48,557 --> 00:40:50,795 You were extraordinary. 750 00:40:50,896 --> 00:40:52,177 Tomorrow, people who weren't there 751 00:40:52,277 --> 00:40:54,966 are gonna lie and say they were. 752 00:40:55,066 --> 00:40:57,292 What are you reading? 753 00:41:00,277 --> 00:41:03,087 She can write. 754 00:41:03,187 --> 00:41:05,121 She can. 755 00:41:06,396 --> 00:41:09,167 And you can raise money. 756 00:41:09,267 --> 00:41:12,212 Always for a good cause. 757 00:41:12,312 --> 00:41:14,699 Thank you. 758 00:41:32,917 --> 00:41:35,686 Wait in the car, please. 759 00:41:35,786 --> 00:41:39,306 Hold on. I know who that is. 760 00:41:44,637 --> 00:41:46,972 Hello, Peter. 761 00:41:50,637 --> 00:41:52,835 I am starving. I forgot to eat. 762 00:41:52,935 --> 00:41:54,831 Would you like something, Peter? 763 00:41:54,931 --> 00:41:56,585 No. Thanks. 764 00:41:56,685 --> 00:41:57,692 You should eat. 765 00:41:57,792 --> 00:41:59,138 Don't fight. She'll win. 766 00:41:59,238 --> 00:42:00,333 I will. 767 00:42:00,433 --> 00:42:02,514 Okay. Yes. 768 00:42:02,614 --> 00:42:03,775 You want some coffee? 769 00:42:03,876 --> 00:42:05,341 Yes. Thanks. 770 00:42:05,441 --> 00:42:08,576 Do you have any children? 771 00:42:08,676 --> 00:42:13,451 Two. A son and a daughter. 772 00:42:13,552 --> 00:42:15,146 Married? 773 00:42:15,246 --> 00:42:17,804 Divorced. 774 00:42:17,904 --> 00:42:19,382 What are their names, your kids? 775 00:42:19,482 --> 00:42:21,513 Um, Sarah, she's 11, 776 00:42:21,613 --> 00:42:24,083 and Kevin is eight. 777 00:42:24,183 --> 00:42:26,204 Do you have any pictures? 778 00:42:31,437 --> 00:42:34,615 Fuck! I lost my phone. 779 00:42:34,715 --> 00:42:36,630 I--sorry. I should-- uh, I gotta go. 780 00:42:36,730 --> 00:42:37,731 Peter, sit down. 781 00:42:37,831 --> 00:42:39,179 You're gonna enjoy your sandwich, 782 00:42:39,279 --> 00:42:41,532 have some coffee, and stay the night. 783 00:42:44,198 --> 00:42:46,885 Milk and sugar? 784 00:42:46,985 --> 00:42:49,647 Black. 785 00:42:49,747 --> 00:42:50,773 Some fresh towels. 786 00:42:50,873 --> 00:42:53,731 There should be soap and toothpaste, 787 00:42:53,831 --> 00:42:55,139 everything you need in the bathroom. 788 00:42:55,239 --> 00:42:56,946 Thank you so much for doing this. 789 00:42:57,046 --> 00:42:59,335 Oh, it's nothing. Sleep well. 790 00:43:07,397 --> 00:43:09,817 What's going on, Peter? 791 00:43:12,677 --> 00:43:14,804 Talk to me. 792 00:43:18,077 --> 00:43:20,913 You think fresh towels changes anything? 793 00:43:25,518 --> 00:43:26,693 Changes what? 794 00:43:26,793 --> 00:43:30,426 The shipyard. 795 00:43:30,526 --> 00:43:32,350 If I was home and you pulled that shit, 796 00:43:32,450 --> 00:43:35,372 I'd beat the fuck out of you. 797 00:43:35,472 --> 00:43:38,863 I would crack your skull on the pavement. 798 00:43:38,963 --> 00:43:40,382 That's why I came over here today, 799 00:43:40,482 --> 00:43:43,658 to fuck you up for what you made me do. 800 00:43:43,758 --> 00:43:45,426 I don't care how nice you're being to me. 801 00:43:45,526 --> 00:43:46,653 I don't give a shit. 802 00:43:46,753 --> 00:43:50,019 I'm gonna wake up tomorrow... 803 00:43:50,119 --> 00:43:52,501 and all these people... 804 00:43:57,078 --> 00:44:00,705 all my friends... 805 00:44:00,805 --> 00:44:03,570 are still fucked. 806 00:44:03,670 --> 00:44:06,603 And I'm still fucked. 807 00:44:08,238 --> 00:44:11,457 You fucked all of us. 808 00:44:11,557 --> 00:44:14,533 But I'm gonna get blamed for it. 809 00:44:14,633 --> 00:44:17,855 So now I have to carry that weight on my shoulders. 810 00:44:25,958 --> 00:44:29,790 You fucked me, Frank. 811 00:44:29,890 --> 00:44:32,135 I shouldn't have let you do it, but I did. 812 00:44:49,998 --> 00:44:52,792 Are you done now? 813 00:44:54,799 --> 00:44:56,925 Get up. 814 00:45:00,677 --> 00:45:02,998 - No. - I said get up. 815 00:45:03,098 --> 00:45:06,460 And follow me. Now. 816 00:45:21,238 --> 00:45:23,436 Get in. 817 00:45:23,536 --> 00:45:26,126 Take off your clothes and get in. 818 00:45:26,226 --> 00:45:28,578 Do it. Now. 819 00:45:46,479 --> 00:45:49,003 There was a D.N.C. meeting earlier this week. 820 00:45:49,103 --> 00:45:50,500 About the governor's race. 821 00:45:50,600 --> 00:45:53,146 Your name came up as someone we might want to run. 822 00:45:54,999 --> 00:45:57,626 Aspirin. Go ahead. 823 00:46:00,558 --> 00:46:03,164 Everyone in that room wanted to cross you off the list. 824 00:46:03,264 --> 00:46:04,744 I said no. I stuck up for you. 825 00:46:04,844 --> 00:46:07,651 I said, "Peter Russo, he's got potential. 826 00:46:07,751 --> 00:46:11,878 He's young. He's capable. He's going places." 827 00:46:11,978 --> 00:46:14,690 I made them keep you in contention. 828 00:46:14,790 --> 00:46:17,734 You're still on that list. 829 00:46:17,834 --> 00:46:20,692 You show up at my house in the middle of the night, 830 00:46:20,792 --> 00:46:24,960 drunk, to whine, to try to shift the blame on me 831 00:46:25,060 --> 00:46:26,707 instead of taking responsibility 832 00:46:26,807 --> 00:46:30,264 for yourself and your own actions. 833 00:46:30,364 --> 00:46:32,926 Maybe they were right in that meeting. 834 00:46:33,026 --> 00:46:36,463 Maybe you are worthless. 835 00:46:37,879 --> 00:46:41,547 I'm the only person who believes in you, Peter, 836 00:46:41,647 --> 00:46:45,065 but maybe that's one too many. 837 00:46:45,165 --> 00:46:47,768 The hot water will open up your capillaries. 838 00:46:47,868 --> 00:46:50,242 The aspirin you just took will make your blood thinner. 839 00:46:50,342 --> 00:46:52,282 It's up to you, Peter. 840 00:46:53,958 --> 00:46:56,482 Oh, and if you do decide to take the coward's way out, 841 00:46:56,583 --> 00:46:58,757 cut along the tracks, not across them. 842 00:46:58,857 --> 00:47:00,427 That's a rookie mistake. 843 00:47:19,519 --> 00:47:20,858 Morning. 844 00:47:20,958 --> 00:47:23,485 Morning. 845 00:47:23,585 --> 00:47:24,695 You need a lift to the hill? 846 00:47:24,795 --> 00:47:26,385 I should go home and change my clothes. 847 00:47:26,485 --> 00:47:28,760 No, no, we'll drop you. 848 00:47:28,860 --> 00:47:30,719 Want some coffee? 849 00:47:42,279 --> 00:47:43,292 Frank... 850 00:47:43,392 --> 00:47:45,761 One month. 851 00:47:45,861 --> 00:47:47,016 Hmm? 852 00:47:47,116 --> 00:47:49,583 One month sober. 853 00:47:54,358 --> 00:47:56,802 I can give you that. 854 00:47:56,902 --> 00:47:59,594 Not for me. For you. 855 00:48:03,479 --> 00:48:05,554 Has the seed been planted? 856 00:48:05,654 --> 00:48:08,533 Only Peter can answer that question. 857 00:48:08,633 --> 00:48:10,472 He has a choice. 858 00:48:10,572 --> 00:48:14,025 Will he wither or will he thrive? 859 00:48:14,125 --> 00:48:16,835 Only time will tell. 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net