1 00:00:06,674 --> 00:00:09,593 Not my president! Not my president! 2 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:12,513 - Not my president! - Not my president! 3 00:00:12,596 --> 00:00:15,557 - Not my president! - Not my president! 4 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:23,941 The people are angry. 5 00:00:24,024 --> 00:00:26,652 Nine weeks ago, we had an election in this country, 6 00:00:26,735 --> 00:00:29,446 but because two states refused to certify, 7 00:00:29,530 --> 00:00:33,742 neither Conway nor myself received the 270 electoral votes 8 00:00:33,826 --> 00:00:35,410 required for victory. 9 00:00:35,493 --> 00:00:40,290 So they gather here every morning to exercise their magnificent right, 10 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:42,793 guaranteed by the First Amendment... 11 00:00:43,752 --> 00:00:46,880 to let their angry voices be heard. 12 00:00:48,966 --> 00:00:54,179 And so, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and half of January have come and gone, 13 00:00:54,262 --> 00:00:57,307 and all three branches of government are in crisis. 14 00:00:57,390 --> 00:00:59,101 The Congress is in disarray, 15 00:00:59,184 --> 00:01:02,020 the Supreme Court is down a justice and doomed to deadlock, 16 00:01:02,104 --> 00:01:05,190 and the executive branch is without a boss. 17 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:10,528 You see, my feeling is, I think the Founding Fathers, they just got tired. 18 00:01:10,613 --> 00:01:13,824 And really, can you blame them? I mean, you can't think of everything. 19 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,701 Black swans, Murphy's Law. 20 00:01:15,784 --> 00:01:17,452 I mean, at a certain point, you just have to sign off 21 00:01:17,535 --> 00:01:21,081 and cross your goddamn fingers and hope for the best. 22 00:01:21,164 --> 00:01:23,917 Or adopt "flipism," 23 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:27,004 a pseudo-philosophy of life in which the most important decisions 24 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:29,715 are made by the flipping of a coin. 25 00:01:29,798 --> 00:01:32,550 It was first introduced in the Disney comic book 26 00:01:32,635 --> 00:01:34,427 Flip Decision, one of my favorites, 27 00:01:34,511 --> 00:01:37,597 in which Donald Duck is persuaded by Professor Batty 28 00:01:37,681 --> 00:01:41,601 to make all the most important decisions based on the flipping of a coin. 29 00:01:41,685 --> 00:01:45,981 "Life is but a gamble. Let flipism guide your ramble." 30 00:01:48,316 --> 00:01:50,318 We've had this sort of trouble before. 31 00:01:50,402 --> 00:01:53,697 The election of 1800, Jefferson versus Burr. 32 00:01:53,781 --> 00:01:56,533 They wound up in a tie. 73 electoral votes each. 33 00:01:56,617 --> 00:01:59,828 That was the number required then, and that's when Congress 34 00:01:59,912 --> 00:02:03,749 tried to address what the Founding Fathers just couldn't imagine. 35 00:02:03,832 --> 00:02:07,044 And, poof, the Twelfth Amendment was born. 36 00:02:07,127 --> 00:02:10,881 And it says that if the states don't certify, 37 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:13,175 it's the House that chooses the president 38 00:02:13,258 --> 00:02:15,427 and the Senate that chooses the vice president. 39 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:16,762 Now the House is a bit of a mess, 40 00:02:16,845 --> 00:02:19,640 but the Senate is rather democratic in how they choose the VP. 41 00:02:19,723 --> 00:02:21,558 One person, one vote. 42 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:24,436 But if there's a tie... 43 00:02:24,519 --> 00:02:28,523 and this is where Donald Duck comes in, it's resolved... 44 00:02:28,606 --> 00:02:30,025 by the toss of a coin. 45 00:02:30,943 --> 00:02:32,653 A solution that's elegant as hell. 46 00:02:32,736 --> 00:02:36,114 But then there's no elegance in modern politics. It's mostly hell. 47 00:02:39,117 --> 00:02:42,412 The identity of the next President of these United States 48 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:45,498 is once again in the hands of a bunch of self-serving, 49 00:02:45,582 --> 00:02:49,127 money-hungry, boot-licking, power-seeking politicians 50 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:53,548 who can be seduced or sucker punched or blackmailed into submission. 51 00:02:54,717 --> 00:02:57,803 And all I need is just one more vote than the other guy. 52 00:03:00,305 --> 00:03:03,809 As you can see, the Founding Fathers didn't plan for this. 53 00:03:05,769 --> 00:03:07,104 But I did. 54 00:03:14,319 --> 00:03:15,821 Meet your new daddy. 55 00:05:07,390 --> 00:05:08,433 Right. 56 00:05:09,642 --> 00:05:11,603 You can feel it, right? It's like you're there. 57 00:05:14,898 --> 00:05:16,524 Doesn't that look just like it? 58 00:05:17,442 --> 00:05:19,069 To me, it is that place. 59 00:05:28,995 --> 00:05:30,956 You okay, man? 60 00:05:31,039 --> 00:05:33,416 Huh? Yeah. Of course. 61 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:36,211 It really helps. Very effective. 62 00:05:36,294 --> 00:05:39,464 Yeah. I'd be happy to help you find more funding for it. 63 00:05:41,466 --> 00:05:43,635 If you're feeling a little worked up... 64 00:05:43,718 --> 00:05:44,761 What? 65 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:48,390 Little worked up? 66 00:05:49,224 --> 00:05:52,936 I was elected President of the United States over two months ago. 67 00:05:53,020 --> 00:05:55,522 But somehow, Congress is now deciding the election. 68 00:05:55,605 --> 00:05:57,482 So forgive me for being a little... 69 00:05:57,565 --> 00:05:58,733 -Will... -...worked up. 70 00:05:59,651 --> 00:06:01,861 I don't think Tony was implying anything. 71 00:06:03,071 --> 00:06:04,739 Of course. Good. 72 00:06:06,033 --> 00:06:07,867 I'm gonna get myself ready. 73 00:06:07,951 --> 00:06:09,702 I don't want to go to the event looking like this. 74 00:06:09,786 --> 00:06:11,204 Right. 75 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:13,999 Thanks, Tony. 76 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:23,841 Romero's chief of staff insists he's not in town. 77 00:06:23,926 --> 00:06:25,718 -And do you believe her? -No. 78 00:06:25,802 --> 00:06:28,055 But she's been in D.C. longer than he has. 79 00:06:28,138 --> 00:06:29,639 At some point she'll take care of herself. 80 00:06:29,722 --> 00:06:31,474 Well, did you tell her I have no interest in discussing 81 00:06:31,558 --> 00:06:33,643 the Declaration of War Committee with him? 82 00:06:33,726 --> 00:06:36,939 I expressed our desire for a civil and productive meeting with the Congressman. 83 00:06:37,022 --> 00:06:39,942 Well, find him. If he wants to hide from me, he can do it to my face. 84 00:06:40,025 --> 00:06:41,443 Yes, sir. 85 00:06:41,526 --> 00:06:43,278 Oh, and, Doug. 86 00:06:45,989 --> 00:06:48,075 How many protestors are out there today? 87 00:06:48,742 --> 00:06:50,577 More than yesterday. 88 00:06:50,660 --> 00:06:53,413 But they're doing their best to divert them away from the White House. 89 00:06:54,789 --> 00:06:56,583 I don't know what's worse... 90 00:06:56,666 --> 00:07:01,046 the sound of their chanting or the sound of silence when they're not. 91 00:07:04,007 --> 00:07:05,342 I'll get to work, sir. 92 00:07:31,409 --> 00:07:32,827 Good morning, Augustus. 93 00:07:33,578 --> 00:07:36,039 Well, Eric, I... 94 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:39,001 I'm sorry. They told me to sit, but, uh-- 95 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:41,586 Oh, no, no, no. It's perfectly fine. I... 96 00:07:41,669 --> 00:07:43,964 I can't imagine anyone else who would... 97 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:48,677 well, enjoy this more than you. 98 00:07:48,760 --> 00:07:54,182 You know, I only started it after you and I met in Spotsylvania. 99 00:07:54,266 --> 00:07:57,310 The attention to detail is... It's just... 100 00:07:57,394 --> 00:07:58,645 It is, yes. 101 00:08:02,315 --> 00:08:03,733 I've got... 102 00:08:04,734 --> 00:08:05,902 I mean, I... 103 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:12,325 I'm sorry, I'm a... a little overwhelmed by the moment. 104 00:08:12,409 --> 00:08:13,910 It's just... 105 00:08:14,577 --> 00:08:17,706 I have this feeling, as if, uh... 106 00:08:17,789 --> 00:08:20,375 I've imagined this somehow. 107 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:23,586 I know that sounds, uh... 108 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:30,343 Uh, you've even got the button on his haversack. 109 00:08:30,427 --> 00:08:31,511 Yes. 110 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:35,390 I think people underestimate... 111 00:08:37,225 --> 00:08:39,977 the importance of detail... 112 00:08:40,895 --> 00:08:42,980 to the overall impact. 113 00:08:47,235 --> 00:08:48,361 Yeah. 114 00:08:49,404 --> 00:08:52,240 The Bloody Angle experts would be very impressed. 115 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:57,329 When we met in Spotsylvania, how did you know... 116 00:08:58,246 --> 00:09:02,167 so many specific things about Augustus, uh... 117 00:09:02,292 --> 00:09:06,003 about Augustus Underwood's death? I mean, the very spot where he died? 118 00:09:06,088 --> 00:09:08,881 The... the fact that his skull had been crushed with a rock? 119 00:09:08,965 --> 00:09:12,427 That they buried him in an unmarked grave? I mean... 120 00:09:13,136 --> 00:09:15,263 the detail of all that. 121 00:09:16,848 --> 00:09:18,600 Hope you'll forgive me, uh... 122 00:09:19,517 --> 00:09:20,518 For? 123 00:09:21,603 --> 00:09:24,772 I was meeting Vice President Francis Underwood. 124 00:09:24,856 --> 00:09:28,151 I... thought he deserved a good story. 125 00:09:32,655 --> 00:09:35,825 Oh... Wait, wait a minute. You... 126 00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,580 -you made all that up? -Well... 127 00:09:41,706 --> 00:09:44,459 I took some liberties. 128 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:51,341 But, well, I don't know, once it started, it came to me so clearly... 129 00:09:57,722 --> 00:09:59,682 -It's Eric, yeah? -Yes, sir. 130 00:10:08,816 --> 00:10:10,152 The crowd? 131 00:10:13,321 --> 00:10:16,824 Yes. I'm sorry, what were you about to say? 132 00:10:20,203 --> 00:10:22,455 I don't mean to overstep, sir... 133 00:10:23,248 --> 00:10:26,042 but the people out there... 134 00:10:26,126 --> 00:10:27,794 I don't care what they're saying. 135 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:31,756 And the way I see it, a person's destiny is, you know... 136 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:34,050 sealed. 137 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:37,178 We are in uncharted territory here. 138 00:10:37,262 --> 00:10:39,597 All right. But, Donny, do me a favor, okay? 139 00:10:39,681 --> 00:10:41,182 - Let the Constitution-- - Can I finish? 140 00:10:41,266 --> 00:10:43,685 Hold on. Just let the Constitution do its job. 141 00:10:43,768 --> 00:10:45,103 Okay, Joe, Joe, I'm gonna finish for once. 142 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:47,897 You've got voters filing individual suits... 143 00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:49,649 - Right. That's fine. - ...in Tennessee and Ohio, 144 00:10:49,732 --> 00:10:51,192 and they are jammed up in the Supreme Court. 145 00:10:51,276 --> 00:10:54,612 Like everything else, the day-to-day workings of this country are on hold. 146 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:57,490 Okay, they may be on hold, but guess what? Last time I checked, 147 00:10:57,574 --> 00:11:00,243 everybody was still getting their Social Security checks. 148 00:11:00,326 --> 00:11:02,996 -Yeah, but if the debt limit is reached? -Oh, come on. Let me finish now. 149 00:11:03,079 --> 00:11:05,498 Again, it's why we have a Constitution. 150 00:11:05,582 --> 00:11:10,044 I know it looks messy. Democracy's messy. But guess what? 151 00:11:10,128 --> 00:11:12,505 There is a method to that madness. 152 00:11:12,589 --> 00:11:14,757 I don't know, Joe. It's more madness than method right now. 153 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:16,259 I mean, if the government does shut down, 154 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:18,469 those Social Security checks, they might not go out. 155 00:11:18,553 --> 00:11:22,015 If the government shuts down, who knows if Congress can even pick a president? 156 00:11:22,098 --> 00:11:24,184 Each state in the House just gets one vote. 157 00:11:24,267 --> 00:11:26,978 So if smaller states like Delaware and Rhode Island 158 00:11:27,061 --> 00:11:28,521 can't reach a consensus... 159 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,732 -Right. -No, it's true. I mean, if one or two 160 00:11:30,815 --> 00:11:32,942 of these really stubborn members of Congress 161 00:11:33,026 --> 00:11:34,694 decides they're going to hold this up, it could be months. 162 00:11:34,777 --> 00:11:37,780 Look, that's what I'm saying. The road to 26 votes is not an easy one. 163 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:40,950 All right. Strange days indeed, Mika. 164 00:11:45,872 --> 00:11:48,291 So are these the start to short stories? 165 00:11:49,208 --> 00:11:50,252 Mmm-hmm. 166 00:11:51,253 --> 00:11:53,713 They're nothing yet. Fragments. 167 00:11:54,964 --> 00:11:56,173 Pieces. 168 00:11:59,010 --> 00:12:00,928 I mean, clearly, this is about me. 169 00:12:01,012 --> 00:12:03,139 -Mmm-hmm. -Uh, this is my mother. 170 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:06,100 -Mmm-hmm. -And this is us. 171 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:09,604 -You can't write-- -I'm writing. 172 00:12:11,063 --> 00:12:13,149 It's what I do. I'm a writer. 173 00:12:13,232 --> 00:12:15,902 -I know you're frustrated, Tom, but-- -I wouldn't say frustrated. 174 00:12:15,985 --> 00:12:17,487 Well, it's invasive. 175 00:12:19,781 --> 00:12:22,700 -Write about your own experiences. -This is my experience. 176 00:12:22,784 --> 00:12:24,118 Listen, Tom, 177 00:12:24,201 --> 00:12:26,621 just because we've decided Francis and I need to stay here, 178 00:12:26,704 --> 00:12:27,705 doesn't mean you have to. 179 00:12:27,789 --> 00:12:30,375 So if you have things you need to do, you should go ahead and do them. 180 00:12:30,458 --> 00:12:33,545 I'll be spending my day convincing the Senate to vote for me, 181 00:12:33,628 --> 00:12:35,380 so there's no speeches necessary. 182 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:38,090 Yeah, okay. 183 00:12:38,174 --> 00:12:40,427 You know what? I do have some things to do. 184 00:12:40,510 --> 00:12:42,845 Some people I need to check in with. So... 185 00:12:42,929 --> 00:12:44,389 Tom. 186 00:12:44,472 --> 00:12:47,016 Yeah? 187 00:12:47,099 --> 00:12:48,184 Yes? 188 00:12:48,267 --> 00:12:50,812 You ready, Mrs. Underwood? 189 00:12:56,693 --> 00:12:58,403 I'll have a car waiting for you. 190 00:13:07,662 --> 00:13:10,290 So do you want the good news or the bad news first? 191 00:13:10,373 --> 00:13:11,708 Always the bad. 192 00:13:12,625 --> 00:13:15,002 The president's approvals are down to 19%. 193 00:13:16,379 --> 00:13:17,505 And the good? 194 00:13:17,589 --> 00:13:20,425 They're worse for Congress. And you're at 30. 195 00:13:22,385 --> 00:13:25,722 Well, thankfully it's Congress we have to convince now, not the public. 196 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:29,266 These are the remaining senators we'll target before the vote. 197 00:13:29,351 --> 00:13:30,518 All women, by the way. 198 00:13:30,602 --> 00:13:34,897 The biggest challenges will be Indiana's freshman senator Susan Newman. 199 00:13:34,981 --> 00:13:36,858 Mmm. The constitutional lawyer? 200 00:13:36,941 --> 00:13:38,901 Uh-huh. And Hawaii's Kerry Kuilima, 201 00:13:38,985 --> 00:13:42,154 who seems to be enjoying getting to wield a little power for once. 202 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:47,369 I need to tell you, there is a lot of pushback on the Hill 203 00:13:47,452 --> 00:13:49,912 about the simultaneous vote for president and VP. 204 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:52,707 The country is terrified it'll lead to a split ticket. 205 00:13:52,790 --> 00:13:54,876 There's threats of a filibuster. 206 00:13:54,959 --> 00:13:58,421 Well, the Dems won the Senate, and they want to vote when the House does. 207 00:13:58,505 --> 00:13:59,922 That decision's been made. 208 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:04,594 And the vice president won't allow a filibuster of any kind 209 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:06,388 onto the floor. 210 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:09,056 Ma'am, have you contemplated how it could possibly work, 211 00:14:09,140 --> 00:14:11,142 you as vice president to President Conway? 212 00:14:12,435 --> 00:14:13,853 That's not going to happen. 213 00:14:17,524 --> 00:14:18,733 Of course. 214 00:14:23,613 --> 00:14:26,699 I did learn one true thing about Augustus Underwood. 215 00:14:26,783 --> 00:14:28,075 What? 216 00:14:29,494 --> 00:14:31,621 He was dead. Cold. 217 00:14:32,747 --> 00:14:36,208 They put him on a cart... bunch of dead bodies to bury. 218 00:14:37,209 --> 00:14:39,546 Then, after a full day and night... 219 00:14:41,839 --> 00:14:43,132 he woke up. 220 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:45,635 What? 221 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:49,972 Someone stole his shoes and the buttons off his uniform, but... 222 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:52,559 he lived. 223 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:55,937 Few days later, he caught up to his regiment. 224 00:14:58,940 --> 00:15:00,066 Really? 225 00:15:07,364 --> 00:15:10,827 I have to get back to the madness. 226 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:13,329 I hope I get to see you again, Mr. President. 227 00:15:23,506 --> 00:15:29,095 Eric... what do you do when you're not, uh... reenacting? 228 00:15:29,178 --> 00:15:30,847 I'm an actor. 229 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:33,265 Uh, sometimes. I mean, I'd do a lot more if someone would let me. 230 00:15:34,601 --> 00:15:37,394 So, right now, I'm mostly a personal trainer. 231 00:15:37,479 --> 00:15:39,731 - A personal trainer? - Yeah. 232 00:15:42,984 --> 00:15:46,821 - You know where to find me. - Uh, and, sir... 233 00:15:48,322 --> 00:15:50,825 no matter how dire things look... 234 00:15:51,909 --> 00:15:53,786 you're gonna come out of this alive. 235 00:15:56,413 --> 00:15:57,665 You're an Underwood, after all. 236 00:16:06,215 --> 00:16:08,968 No, don't... don't "chief-of-staff" me, Eleanor. 237 00:16:09,051 --> 00:16:11,554 No, don't give me his schedule. I don't want to hear 238 00:16:11,638 --> 00:16:14,348 about how Congressman Romero is meeting with his constituents 239 00:16:14,432 --> 00:16:16,559 or stuck on an Acela train. 240 00:16:19,186 --> 00:16:22,774 You know, it's Fazio, right? The pronunciation? 241 00:16:22,857 --> 00:16:24,609 Eleanor Fazio? 242 00:16:24,692 --> 00:16:26,319 I... I just want to be sure. 243 00:16:26,402 --> 00:16:28,863 Because when the president wins, and he is going to win, 244 00:16:28,946 --> 00:16:30,532 I will remember your name. 245 00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:34,911 I still need you to review this release. 246 00:16:34,994 --> 00:16:37,830 Now, obviously, the goal is to combat the "hiding out" narrative, 247 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:39,749 emphasizing the work that they're doing. 248 00:16:41,751 --> 00:16:45,630 -Is it a personal matter? -Business. It's always business. 249 00:16:45,713 --> 00:16:47,381 I'll e-mail you my sign off. 250 00:16:47,464 --> 00:16:50,927 Wait a second. I need an update on their schedule for tomorrow. 251 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:53,763 -We're almost there. -I want to know how you found out. 252 00:16:53,846 --> 00:16:56,390 If he needs help, that can happen after he makes it to the White House. 253 00:16:56,473 --> 00:16:57,934 Mark, you're not answering my question. 254 00:16:58,851 --> 00:17:00,853 If word of treatment, any kind of treatment, got out-- 255 00:17:00,937 --> 00:17:02,980 His friend was showing him the therapy. That's it. 256 00:17:03,064 --> 00:17:06,693 -Please don't insult me. -Who do you think you are? 257 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:09,236 Inserting yourself into every aspect of our lives. 258 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:11,698 Your husband's campaign needed help. Help arrived. 259 00:17:11,781 --> 00:17:14,033 -Yes, but-- -Help that you, most of all, pushed for. 260 00:17:14,116 --> 00:17:15,785 Yes? 261 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:18,329 -Who told you about the VR therapy? -He did. 262 00:17:20,331 --> 00:17:21,749 Let's go. 263 00:17:21,833 --> 00:17:23,042 What's going on? 264 00:17:24,669 --> 00:17:27,797 I was just telling Mark how much I miss having Marshall around. 265 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:28,965 Well, he's still around. 266 00:17:36,347 --> 00:17:37,765 Where are you going? 267 00:17:37,849 --> 00:17:39,183 I forgot my bag. 268 00:17:39,266 --> 00:17:40,768 It's right here. 269 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:44,396 Hello. Yeah. 270 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,190 Yes, sir, he's right here. 271 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:49,902 -It's him. -Ah. 272 00:17:52,488 --> 00:17:53,698 Congressman. 273 00:17:55,532 --> 00:17:58,244 -You have no idea how bad this could get. -We don't wanna be late. 274 00:17:58,327 --> 00:18:00,329 Well, I couldn't agree more. 275 00:18:08,045 --> 00:18:09,797 She might have gone to Santa Fe. 276 00:18:15,637 --> 00:18:16,929 You don't believe me, do you? 277 00:18:18,305 --> 00:18:20,933 I would need to see something, Lisa. Something concrete. 278 00:18:21,017 --> 00:18:23,728 I have a photo. I have one, but... 279 00:18:26,313 --> 00:18:27,439 Listen. 280 00:18:29,316 --> 00:18:30,317 Look at me. 281 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:34,113 You're not the first person to come here making false claims 282 00:18:34,196 --> 00:18:36,240 -about Underwood and his cronies. -But I'm telling the truth. 283 00:18:36,323 --> 00:18:38,200 Everything you're saying you could've read in the paper. 284 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:40,745 That's how I realized who he was. His picture in the paper. 285 00:18:40,828 --> 00:18:44,081 Which makes your story harder to prove. We're talking in circles. 286 00:18:44,165 --> 00:18:46,500 What about Doug Stamper driving me home when my car broke down, 287 00:18:46,583 --> 00:18:49,461 telling me his name was Peter and that he sold insurance? 288 00:18:49,545 --> 00:18:51,505 -No one can corroborate that story. -Rachel! 289 00:18:53,049 --> 00:18:54,300 Rachel could. 290 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:02,308 -You should finish that. -I'm not hungry. 291 00:19:02,391 --> 00:19:04,060 Maybe I am. I don't know. 292 00:19:05,687 --> 00:19:07,855 I want to thank you for reaching out. 293 00:19:13,945 --> 00:19:17,448 I am not saying I don't believe you. 294 00:19:17,531 --> 00:19:21,285 But there's already enough evidence out there to take the president down. 295 00:19:21,368 --> 00:19:23,913 And now, with this election, he'll be accountable for even more. 296 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:26,082 -I'm certain of it. -I don't care. 297 00:19:27,374 --> 00:19:31,378 I don't care about Underwood. I want you to talk to Doug Stamper. 298 00:19:31,462 --> 00:19:33,630 I want you to find out what happened to my... 299 00:19:34,841 --> 00:19:36,968 Whatever, forget it. 300 00:19:37,051 --> 00:19:39,428 -Uh. Hold on. -Thanks for the sandwich. 301 00:19:42,765 --> 00:19:44,308 All right. Hold on. 302 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:57,989 There's a story that I love about LBJ. 303 00:19:58,072 --> 00:20:01,242 Uh, it was back in '64 or '65. 304 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:04,954 A congressman was ducking him... and he came back to his office 305 00:20:05,037 --> 00:20:07,874 to find the president sitting in his chair... 306 00:20:07,957 --> 00:20:09,083 waiting for him. 307 00:20:12,169 --> 00:20:14,546 The president expects to see you within the hour. 308 00:20:15,923 --> 00:20:19,135 Miss Fazio can give you the specifics. 309 00:20:20,511 --> 00:20:23,765 -He was wearing his cowboy hat. -What? 310 00:20:25,516 --> 00:20:28,978 President Johnson. You left out the best part of the story. 311 00:20:50,416 --> 00:20:53,044 We closed the place down last night. Thanks for the invite. 312 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:56,047 Bunch of us are headed back to the same spot tonight, if you wanna come. 313 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:59,716 Cool. Uh, he has a late lunch today. Won't be back till 4:00. 314 00:20:59,801 --> 00:21:01,761 -Oh, I just needed to drop this for him. -Sure. 315 00:21:03,304 --> 00:21:04,764 Next time, just ask. 316 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:06,891 See you tonight. 317 00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:19,153 You gambled and you lost. 318 00:21:19,236 --> 00:21:22,698 Actually, my bloc gained seats more than eight weeks ago. 319 00:21:22,782 --> 00:21:26,202 -Which I suspect is why I'm here. -Don't overestimate your position. 320 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:28,120 Or underestimate mine. 321 00:21:28,204 --> 00:21:29,872 You still haven't been elected president, sir. 322 00:21:29,956 --> 00:21:34,626 Yeah, but the presidency won't matter once the party turns its back on you, will it? 323 00:21:34,710 --> 00:21:39,173 When Bob Birch puts all the rest of your sheep in line, 324 00:21:39,256 --> 00:21:42,009 you'll be begging to come in from the cold. 325 00:21:42,593 --> 00:21:44,929 And two years from now, you'll be back in Phoenix 326 00:21:45,012 --> 00:21:48,474 replaying this very moment over and over again in your mind 327 00:21:48,557 --> 00:21:51,352 and realizing it was the beginning of the end. 328 00:21:51,435 --> 00:21:53,813 Patricia Whittaker and the Democratic Party 329 00:21:53,896 --> 00:21:55,522 will wipe their hands of you. 330 00:21:55,606 --> 00:21:57,649 -I'm loyal to the party. -As you should be. 331 00:21:57,733 --> 00:21:59,318 As you should say. 332 00:22:00,444 --> 00:22:01,695 But really... 333 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:04,866 what's your leverage? 334 00:22:06,283 --> 00:22:10,287 The committee? That's done. You see, you've already put out, Alex, 335 00:22:10,371 --> 00:22:12,623 and Will Conway is not taking you to the prom. 336 00:22:12,706 --> 00:22:16,252 My conversations with the governor and any position that I may or may not have-- 337 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:18,587 Oh, listen to yourself. Do you even believe you? 338 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:21,841 You are awfully confident for someone who's already lost the election once. 339 00:22:24,593 --> 00:22:27,013 Do me a favor. Forget the presidency for just a moment. 340 00:22:27,096 --> 00:22:28,472 You don't have... 341 00:22:29,681 --> 00:22:35,062 the capital to build on the congressional revolution that you've started, 342 00:22:35,146 --> 00:22:37,439 -politically or otherwise. -Our movement wants to explode things-- 343 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:40,859 Oh, please. Spare me your progressive PR bullshit. 344 00:22:43,279 --> 00:22:44,488 You want what they all want. 345 00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:49,118 Access. A better seat at the table. 346 00:22:50,119 --> 00:22:51,870 Your name before the rest. 347 00:22:53,956 --> 00:22:56,959 And that is something that I can give you. 348 00:22:57,043 --> 00:22:58,961 And how many votes do you want in exchange? 349 00:22:59,045 --> 00:23:01,672 Just three from your ever-growing bloc 350 00:23:01,755 --> 00:23:04,758 would assure me the win in key delegations. 351 00:23:04,841 --> 00:23:06,427 Specifically? 352 00:23:06,510 --> 00:23:09,638 Maine, Wisconsin and New Hampshire are still in play. 353 00:23:11,182 --> 00:23:12,183 All three? 354 00:23:17,771 --> 00:23:20,232 I believe in you, Congressman. Do you wanna know why? 355 00:23:20,316 --> 00:23:21,317 Tell me. 356 00:23:22,318 --> 00:23:25,487 Because I trust ambition. 357 00:23:26,697 --> 00:23:30,367 -So this is a straight-up bribe. -Oh, no, Congressman. 358 00:23:30,451 --> 00:23:32,995 A bribe is something you can refuse. 359 00:23:36,165 --> 00:23:39,668 Now, since you haven't been around the block as many times as I have, 360 00:23:39,751 --> 00:23:41,170 let me walk you through how this works. 361 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:43,839 Excuse me, Mr. President, but I do know how this is done. 362 00:23:43,922 --> 00:23:45,382 Oh, well, that's good to hear. 363 00:23:47,718 --> 00:23:49,971 I'll start with Maine. She owes me. 364 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:55,309 You know, we did meet once before, Mr. President. 365 00:23:55,392 --> 00:23:57,811 At a dinner, during the 2012 convention. 366 00:23:57,894 --> 00:24:00,689 -I tried to introduce myself to you... -And? 367 00:24:02,649 --> 00:24:05,069 -You don't remember, do you? -Why would I? 368 00:24:08,655 --> 00:24:11,867 Why is the moderator so interested in Brockhart's opinion? 369 00:24:11,950 --> 00:24:14,453 Has everyone suddenly forgotten now I'm at the top of the ticket? 370 00:24:14,536 --> 00:24:15,787 No, of course not. 371 00:24:17,331 --> 00:24:19,083 Are we done here? 372 00:24:19,166 --> 00:24:21,668 Yeah. We should talk about tomorrow's schedule. 373 00:24:22,586 --> 00:24:25,631 Uh, vote's looking good now. 374 00:24:25,714 --> 00:24:28,592 We still need to talk to as many congressmen as we can. 375 00:24:28,675 --> 00:24:30,344 Well, you figure it out and give us a call. 376 00:24:30,427 --> 00:24:33,055 And, uh, enough with the events targeting the Armed Services. 377 00:24:33,139 --> 00:24:35,516 We got as many Congress people as we could get out of this. 378 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:39,145 No offense, General, but we need to divide and conquer. Okay? 379 00:24:39,228 --> 00:24:41,730 Will, I was speaking with Mark... 380 00:24:41,813 --> 00:24:44,525 -Yeah. -...and I want you to know, 381 00:24:44,608 --> 00:24:47,319 if you need to talk about anything, I'm available. 382 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:56,495 The only support I need, General... 383 00:24:57,413 --> 00:25:00,291 is that of a vice president to his president. Okay? 384 00:25:11,260 --> 00:25:14,138 Senator Talbert's priorities are affordable housing 385 00:25:14,221 --> 00:25:17,099 and closing corporate tax loopholes. 386 00:25:17,183 --> 00:25:19,685 And access to higher education especially. 387 00:25:19,768 --> 00:25:21,853 -The call is in ten. -Mmm. 388 00:25:21,937 --> 00:25:24,022 Why did Aidan Macallan run away? 389 00:25:26,317 --> 00:25:27,859 What? 390 00:25:27,943 --> 00:25:30,654 Why did Macallan run away? 391 00:25:31,238 --> 00:25:32,656 I wish I could tell you. 392 00:25:35,242 --> 00:25:36,493 Clock's ticking. 393 00:25:45,461 --> 00:25:48,172 Yes, give me Tom Yates' driver's number, please. 394 00:26:02,144 --> 00:26:03,145 Yes. 395 00:26:04,813 --> 00:26:05,856 Yes, ma'am. 396 00:26:07,149 --> 00:26:08,150 New York. 397 00:26:08,234 --> 00:26:10,944 You drove all the way to New York? 398 00:26:11,027 --> 00:26:12,113 Where? 399 00:26:14,531 --> 00:26:15,574 Who's he with? 400 00:26:15,657 --> 00:26:18,952 I don't know. A woman. Older. 401 00:26:21,872 --> 00:26:23,540 I don't know how that'll work, ma'am. 402 00:26:24,666 --> 00:26:27,211 Yes. Yes, I'll try. 403 00:26:36,303 --> 00:26:38,597 No, I understand your concern, Senator. 404 00:26:40,807 --> 00:26:42,976 Student loan reform is a priority for you, 405 00:26:43,059 --> 00:26:45,604 so it will be a priority for the president and me. 406 00:26:46,813 --> 00:26:49,441 Yes. Yes, I do. 407 00:26:52,736 --> 00:26:55,113 Well, Louise, you as a pillar of the party, 408 00:26:55,197 --> 00:26:58,450 it will be much appreciated if I can get your help tomorrow. 409 00:26:58,534 --> 00:27:01,119 And it'll just be you and me and a couple of your... 410 00:27:02,496 --> 00:27:04,456 female colleagues in the Senate. 411 00:27:06,917 --> 00:27:09,461 Okay, well, I look forward to a productive dialogue. 412 00:27:32,276 --> 00:27:35,404 -Better late than never. -Sorry I missed dinner. 413 00:27:41,159 --> 00:27:42,911 Why the back? 414 00:27:42,994 --> 00:27:45,706 I'm pretending you're an Uber. Just help me out. 415 00:27:45,789 --> 00:27:48,750 My sister-in-law. She came when you couldn't. 416 00:28:16,528 --> 00:28:18,655 Do you think the dead judge us? 417 00:28:28,249 --> 00:28:29,250 No. 418 00:29:18,799 --> 00:29:20,926 What did he do that you liked the most? 419 00:29:22,969 --> 00:29:26,056 Here... in bed. 420 00:29:35,023 --> 00:29:36,317 Sitting up was the best. 421 00:29:39,194 --> 00:29:40,987 Legs around each other. 422 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:48,954 He'd run his right hand up the back of my neck into my hair and pull it. 423 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:51,122 My hair and my head back... 424 00:29:55,377 --> 00:29:56,462 And? 425 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:04,553 And with the other hand, he'd pull me in and out. 426 00:30:07,973 --> 00:30:09,891 Always looking at me. 427 00:30:12,603 --> 00:30:13,770 Seeing me. 428 00:30:20,444 --> 00:30:21,945 You want me to do that? 429 00:30:26,992 --> 00:30:28,076 Yeah. 430 00:30:40,422 --> 00:30:43,258 It's so nice in here. You can hardly hear them. 431 00:30:44,175 --> 00:30:46,177 Oh, trust me, I can hear them. 432 00:30:48,221 --> 00:30:49,848 With New Hampshire, it's what? 433 00:30:51,057 --> 00:30:53,685 Twenty-four. With Maine, 25. 434 00:30:53,769 --> 00:30:57,731 -Twenty-six if we get Wisconsin. -Where's Tom? 435 00:30:57,814 --> 00:30:59,816 He needed to get some air. 436 00:30:59,900 --> 00:31:03,028 -Wisconsin is being stubborn. -Then who else? 437 00:31:04,279 --> 00:31:08,492 Iowa, maybe Colorado, 24, 25. 438 00:31:10,411 --> 00:31:13,539 How was your great-great-great-grandfather Augustus? 439 00:31:14,456 --> 00:31:16,082 He goes by Eric. 440 00:31:17,959 --> 00:31:19,044 Eric. 441 00:31:20,379 --> 00:31:22,839 He admired my craftsmanship. 442 00:31:24,758 --> 00:31:28,261 -We should make a play for North Dakota. -Agreed. 443 00:31:28,344 --> 00:31:31,807 In the Senate, I think you can swing some votes from Missouri. 444 00:31:32,933 --> 00:31:35,268 Did you ask LeAnn about Macallan? 445 00:31:35,351 --> 00:31:37,688 She didn't know anything. I believe her. 446 00:31:39,856 --> 00:31:41,483 We have to quit again. 447 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:46,029 Otherwise, they'll kill us. 448 00:31:55,831 --> 00:32:00,085 No Macallan. He was there, though. Left his belongings. 449 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:03,379 Anything from the National Police? 450 00:32:03,464 --> 00:32:08,301 No. CIA's man in the palace isn't even sure he's still in Jakarta. 451 00:32:08,384 --> 00:32:10,804 They'll find him, LeAnn. That's all I can give you. 452 00:32:10,887 --> 00:32:11,930 I appreciate your help. 453 00:32:17,936 --> 00:32:19,187 Kerry, Susan, what can I get you? 454 00:32:19,270 --> 00:32:20,814 -I'm fine, thanks. -I'm good with water. 455 00:32:20,897 --> 00:32:23,399 -What about you, Louise? -What are you having? 456 00:32:24,610 --> 00:32:28,321 -Splash of vodka on ice. -Make it two. 457 00:32:30,073 --> 00:32:32,283 Susan and I were talking on the way over, Claire. 458 00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:35,996 This election mess has left us all facing some scary possibilities. 459 00:32:36,079 --> 00:32:38,749 -Conway wins in the House-- -Which is far from inevitable. 460 00:32:38,832 --> 00:32:41,042 But if a split ticket were to happen... 461 00:32:41,126 --> 00:32:42,836 it would be bad for this country. 462 00:32:42,919 --> 00:32:45,589 No, Conway is what would be bad for this country. 463 00:32:46,548 --> 00:32:50,636 Let's hope the House does the right thing. But as far as the Senate, 464 00:32:50,719 --> 00:32:53,514 I am very grateful that we have Donald Blythe steering that ship. 465 00:32:53,597 --> 00:32:58,309 Mrs. Underwood, I'm sorry to say this, but no matter what you're offering here, 466 00:32:58,393 --> 00:33:03,940 I can't support the president. And, by extension, I can't support you. 467 00:33:04,024 --> 00:33:06,109 It's not you, Claire. It's him. 468 00:33:06,777 --> 00:33:09,571 Susan and I are on the same page about this. 469 00:33:09,655 --> 00:33:12,741 What if this isn't about Francis Underwood, huh? 470 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:16,995 It's Claire Underwood who has the promising future. 471 00:33:18,747 --> 00:33:21,542 I want a woman in the White House. 472 00:33:21,625 --> 00:33:24,628 And if she has to start as a vice president, fine. 473 00:33:24,711 --> 00:33:25,921 But it's time. 474 00:33:27,548 --> 00:33:32,844 -It's time. -I hear that, Louise, but I'll say it... 475 00:33:32,928 --> 00:33:35,138 A vote for you is a vote for Frank Underwood. 476 00:33:35,221 --> 00:33:39,726 Listen, I understand your concerns about Francis' record. I do. 477 00:33:40,894 --> 00:33:43,021 If Conway wins, 478 00:33:43,104 --> 00:33:46,107 wouldn't you want a Democrat to keep him in check? 479 00:33:48,234 --> 00:33:52,488 And what if a vote for me isn't necessarily a vote for Francis? 480 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:56,492 Twenty-one promised for you, sir. 481 00:33:56,577 --> 00:33:59,996 Twenty-three for Conway. Two deadlocked. Four unknown. 482 00:34:00,080 --> 00:34:02,624 But I think things will shift once they caucus. 483 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:04,710 -All right, let's bring him in. -Yes, sir. 484 00:34:13,176 --> 00:34:15,220 -Have a seat. -I won't be long. 485 00:34:16,262 --> 00:34:19,891 Well, then, stand like a man who doesn't know whether to sit or not. 486 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:23,311 Congressman Romero, do you have good news for me? 487 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:26,690 Have your progressives seen the light? 488 00:34:26,773 --> 00:34:29,735 I did what I could, Mr. President. I couldn't sway the bloc. 489 00:34:34,698 --> 00:34:38,034 Couldn't... or wouldn't? 490 00:34:38,118 --> 00:34:39,870 Maine and New Hampshire are noncommittal. 491 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:43,539 Congressman Wolcott is turning Wisconsin for Conway. 492 00:34:49,671 --> 00:34:51,547 Tell me a different truth. 493 00:34:52,841 --> 00:34:54,509 They aren't listening to me. 494 00:34:54,593 --> 00:34:56,887 They believe supporting you would do more damage 495 00:34:56,970 --> 00:35:00,223 to the Democratic Party and the country than a Conway presidency. 496 00:35:04,269 --> 00:35:07,147 Well, I am sorry that it has come to this. 497 00:35:09,691 --> 00:35:12,318 As am I. I'm sure we'll meet again, sir. 498 00:35:12,402 --> 00:35:16,615 Yes, but before you go, just take a look around this room. 499 00:35:16,698 --> 00:35:20,410 Study every detail, every aspect. 500 00:35:21,662 --> 00:35:26,792 Because this is the last time you will ever step foot in here. 501 00:35:28,168 --> 00:35:30,461 I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. 502 00:35:30,545 --> 00:35:32,839 And to think you could have made yourself memorable 503 00:35:32,923 --> 00:35:34,758 in so many other ways. 504 00:35:44,267 --> 00:35:46,561 I'll make sure he never sees another committee, sir. 505 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:50,816 Oh, no. He wants us to put up a fight, make him feel bigger. 506 00:35:50,899 --> 00:35:53,318 He's just read some polls and thinks I'm in trouble. 507 00:35:53,401 --> 00:35:57,613 That's why he's coming after me. All right, we have 48 hours. 508 00:35:57,698 --> 00:36:00,241 I have to work Colorado and shore up Tennessee. 509 00:36:00,325 --> 00:36:06,081 But Maine, Wisconsin and New Hampshire must be turned by any means necessary. 510 00:36:06,164 --> 00:36:08,583 All caucusing will end by noon on Thursday, 511 00:36:08,667 --> 00:36:12,963 and then the vote in both the House and the Senate is scheduled for 2:00. 512 00:36:13,046 --> 00:36:16,257 Well... I don't make the decisions, Chuck. I just relay them. 513 00:36:17,843 --> 00:36:21,137 No. No, there will not be a statement at this time. 514 00:36:21,221 --> 00:36:24,515 Well, because there's nothing to state until after the vote. 515 00:36:24,599 --> 00:36:26,059 Close the door. 516 00:36:27,102 --> 00:36:28,937 Right. Yes. 517 00:36:30,980 --> 00:36:32,023 Yes. 518 00:36:32,941 --> 00:36:35,610 Yeah, please don't make me say yes again. Mmm-hmm. 519 00:36:36,862 --> 00:36:39,489 Crazy days in these United States. 520 00:36:41,074 --> 00:36:43,744 So you wanna tell me what was so important 521 00:36:43,827 --> 00:36:47,288 -I had to get you through the gates? -Girl named Lisa Williams came in. 522 00:36:48,539 --> 00:36:50,917 Says she was Rachel Posner's girlfriend. 523 00:36:51,001 --> 00:36:53,461 Said Doug Stamper knew Rachel. 524 00:36:54,379 --> 00:36:56,672 Feels like maybe he was involved in her disappearance. 525 00:36:56,757 --> 00:36:58,884 And she said the words "Doug Stamper"? 526 00:36:58,967 --> 00:37:00,676 Rachel Posner went missing around the time 527 00:37:00,761 --> 00:37:02,678 Stamper was carjacked and had his head bashed in. 528 00:37:02,763 --> 00:37:05,223 And this Lisa thinks... 529 00:37:06,266 --> 00:37:07,976 Well, she's not sure exactly. 530 00:37:08,935 --> 00:37:11,813 -Well, can she prove a connection? -It's all instinct at this point. 531 00:37:11,897 --> 00:37:13,815 Come on. 532 00:37:13,899 --> 00:37:16,985 You want a tour of the White House, you could just straight up ask me for one. 533 00:37:19,445 --> 00:37:21,531 -Hammerschmidt. -Is he making anything of it? 534 00:37:21,614 --> 00:37:25,118 Not yet. But the information about her is on the top of his desk. 535 00:37:25,786 --> 00:37:26,870 Lisa Williams. 536 00:37:28,705 --> 00:37:30,373 Mr. Grayson, you have a call on line three. 537 00:37:30,456 --> 00:37:32,167 Well, I gotta get back to it. 538 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:34,252 If Tom follows up on her, let me know. 539 00:37:35,170 --> 00:37:38,048 -Thanks for the pass. -It's temporary. 540 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:44,220 Okay. 541 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:59,194 - LeAnn Harvey. - Always burning the midnight oil. 542 00:37:59,277 --> 00:38:01,863 -Aidan? -You ready to join me? 543 00:38:02,781 --> 00:38:06,492 Do you have any idea how much jeopardy you have put me in? 544 00:38:06,576 --> 00:38:08,578 You should've gotten out when you had the chance. 545 00:38:08,661 --> 00:38:10,663 You think you're out? 546 00:38:10,746 --> 00:38:14,042 -Listen, I need you to do me a favor. -Where are you? 547 00:38:14,125 --> 00:38:19,005 Get the FBI, CIA, and whoever else is looking for me to stop, now. 548 00:38:19,089 --> 00:38:21,007 Okay, Aidan, you know, just... 549 00:38:21,091 --> 00:38:23,593 come back here, and we will figure this out together. 550 00:38:23,676 --> 00:38:27,889 If they keep coming after me, I will start leaking things about the Underwoods. 551 00:38:28,807 --> 00:38:29,850 You don't wanna do that. 552 00:38:29,933 --> 00:38:32,768 You have no idea who you're working for, LeAnn. 553 00:38:34,855 --> 00:38:36,064 God damn it. 554 00:38:37,398 --> 00:38:38,608 You have an update for the president? 555 00:38:39,609 --> 00:38:42,570 I've been juggling senators most of the day. 556 00:38:42,653 --> 00:38:44,030 And your congressman from Maine? 557 00:38:44,114 --> 00:38:47,408 Is still my friend's father and is still too busy to meet. 558 00:38:47,492 --> 00:38:50,078 So was Wisconsin and New Hampshire, until I forced them to. 559 00:38:50,161 --> 00:38:51,913 You have your style, I have mine. 560 00:38:51,997 --> 00:38:53,789 The president doesn't care about style, LeAnn. 561 00:38:53,874 --> 00:38:56,417 Just get the congressman by the vote on Thursday. 562 00:39:11,892 --> 00:39:13,768 Will just walked in. 563 00:39:13,852 --> 00:39:14,853 Yeah. 564 00:39:16,521 --> 00:39:18,106 Okay. 565 00:39:18,189 --> 00:39:20,108 Talk soon. Bye. 566 00:39:25,363 --> 00:39:28,783 -That your mom? -Yeah. She sends her best. 567 00:39:28,867 --> 00:39:30,118 Yeah, okay. 568 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:33,955 -Where's Charlie? -In the living room. 569 00:39:37,167 --> 00:39:40,295 Lily's playing in the den. 570 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:42,047 -Where are you going? -I should change. 571 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:44,966 -You keep walking away from me, Hannah. -Oh, please. 572 00:39:46,342 --> 00:39:47,760 Why would you invite him here? 573 00:39:48,761 --> 00:39:50,096 Now? 574 00:39:50,180 --> 00:39:52,348 He's a friend. He's your friend. 575 00:39:52,432 --> 00:39:57,687 And I thought maybe... it'd be something that you'd be interested in looking at. 576 00:39:57,770 --> 00:40:00,315 I'm doing all I can. 577 00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:01,524 -All you can? -Yes. 578 00:40:01,607 --> 00:40:04,360 Like doubt me? Like think that you know better what's in my mind than I do? 579 00:40:04,444 --> 00:40:05,778 You know, you're the one who told Mark. 580 00:40:05,861 --> 00:40:07,989 I had to deny I had anything to do with it. 581 00:40:08,073 --> 00:40:12,327 See, these people, Hannah... Usher and Marshall... 582 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:15,871 they're hired hands. They can't be trusted. 583 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,458 And Brockhart, he's in it for himself. 584 00:40:18,541 --> 00:40:22,670 But... but you, my darling, my love-- 585 00:40:22,753 --> 00:40:24,714 -Stop it. -Stop what? 586 00:40:25,631 --> 00:40:28,343 What are you gonna do? Take the kids and go to your mom? 587 00:40:28,426 --> 00:40:30,720 As if you would. 588 00:40:31,762 --> 00:40:34,015 You already picked out the White House china. 589 00:40:34,099 --> 00:40:37,768 You want this more than anything. To be president. 590 00:40:39,312 --> 00:40:42,357 Don't you dare judge me now that I want it, too. 591 00:40:51,282 --> 00:40:54,660 Yes, Congressman, but flights are considered bribes. 592 00:40:56,287 --> 00:40:59,624 Yes, Congressman, it's not your DUIs that concern us, 593 00:40:59,707 --> 00:41:01,292 it's your daughter's. 594 00:41:02,377 --> 00:41:07,173 Well, you should've done a better job hiding the payouts. I mean, really. 595 00:41:08,091 --> 00:41:12,595 Yes, I'm sure you are... but how old was he again? 596 00:41:13,721 --> 00:41:16,349 Yes, and he was in the choir, is that right? 597 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:22,188 But you can never erase an e-mail, even my dead aunt knows that. 598 00:41:23,106 --> 00:41:25,108 Well, get back to me as soon as you can. 599 00:41:26,651 --> 00:41:29,612 -So? -Maine finally looks solid, sir. 600 00:41:30,821 --> 00:41:32,407 New Hampshire doesn't, though. 601 00:41:33,741 --> 00:41:37,495 I've been sitting in here for hours busting my ass, getting some results. 602 00:41:37,578 --> 00:41:40,915 We should have secured New Hampshire. How did LeAnn get Maine? 603 00:41:40,999 --> 00:41:42,583 She cashed in a favor. 604 00:41:42,667 --> 00:41:44,752 Well, why couldn't you do the same goddamn thing? 605 00:41:44,835 --> 00:41:46,796 It doesn't make sense. 606 00:41:46,879 --> 00:41:49,549 I thought I had him. I mean... 607 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:52,510 And it's not just New Hampshire. Wisconsin should've folded. 608 00:41:52,593 --> 00:41:53,928 Should have? 609 00:41:54,845 --> 00:41:57,973 What's going on, Doug? What's happening? 610 00:41:58,058 --> 00:42:02,812 Is there some issue with your commitment? Your loyalty? 611 00:42:02,895 --> 00:42:03,896 What? 612 00:42:03,979 --> 00:42:06,524 Perhaps you just aren't worthy of my trust. 613 00:42:07,108 --> 00:42:08,984 I have given everything to you. 614 00:42:09,069 --> 00:42:12,488 Almost the entirety of my professional life, Frank. 615 00:42:12,572 --> 00:42:14,615 You watch your tone. 616 00:42:16,784 --> 00:42:18,244 The things I've done... 617 00:42:19,204 --> 00:42:20,830 The things that I have done to help keep you here, 618 00:42:20,913 --> 00:42:22,873 and you're gonna question my loyalty? 619 00:42:24,584 --> 00:42:28,213 Well, if we can't win, we have to make sure that Conway doesn't either. 620 00:42:28,296 --> 00:42:31,716 Maine coming over only means he won't get to 26. 621 00:42:31,799 --> 00:42:34,009 A deadlock isn't a win. But at least... 622 00:42:36,596 --> 00:42:38,556 I'm sorry, Doug. I was out of line. 623 00:42:42,310 --> 00:42:43,603 Let's get back to work. 624 00:42:52,987 --> 00:42:55,365 It's not just what he did with all the data. 625 00:42:55,448 --> 00:42:57,492 Aidan had access to everything. 626 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:59,952 We need to get the CIA and FBI off his trail, 627 00:43:00,035 --> 00:43:02,455 -and I need your help. -You're causing problems, LeAnn, 628 00:43:02,538 --> 00:43:04,749 which is the last thing that we can afford right now. 629 00:43:05,708 --> 00:43:08,961 -Macallan sealed his own fate. -I delivered Maine, Doug, 630 00:43:09,044 --> 00:43:11,297 which is more than you can say about New Hampshire. 631 00:43:17,178 --> 00:43:18,179 I'll owe you. 632 00:43:19,472 --> 00:43:20,598 Not enough. 633 00:43:21,641 --> 00:43:25,103 Has the president spoken to you about Aidan at all? 634 00:43:25,186 --> 00:43:26,187 No. 635 00:43:28,231 --> 00:43:29,982 Is he on a kill list? 636 00:43:30,065 --> 00:43:32,818 The United States of America doesn't have kill lists, LeAnn. 637 00:43:36,030 --> 00:43:38,783 I am the only thing preventing Mac from releasing what he has. 638 00:43:38,866 --> 00:43:42,412 And my guess is, whatever it is, it'll implicate you, too. 639 00:43:43,829 --> 00:43:45,456 Am I wrong, Doug? 640 00:44:03,683 --> 00:44:06,352 Someone close to Senator Mitchell woke me up with the news. 641 00:44:06,436 --> 00:44:07,812 Get me the vice president on the phone. 642 00:44:07,895 --> 00:44:08,938 That is not going to help. 643 00:44:09,021 --> 00:44:11,023 Well, how do you intend on dealing with it? 644 00:44:22,618 --> 00:44:23,828 Donald. 645 00:44:25,955 --> 00:44:27,873 -Don't do it. -Claire-- 646 00:44:27,957 --> 00:44:30,876 I know what you and Senator Mitchell were planning. 647 00:44:30,960 --> 00:44:32,753 Do what you were supposed to do. 648 00:44:32,837 --> 00:44:36,090 Move the anti-filibuster measure forward so the Senate can vote 649 00:44:36,174 --> 00:44:38,343 -and elect me vice president. -No. 650 00:44:38,426 --> 00:44:40,470 -No? -All voices should be heard 651 00:44:40,553 --> 00:44:42,763 out of respect for the American people 652 00:44:42,847 --> 00:44:45,016 and the gravity of the vote before the Senate today, 653 00:44:45,099 --> 00:44:47,768 the first like this since 1825. 654 00:44:47,852 --> 00:44:50,396 The House is about to vote, Donald. What is going on? 655 00:44:50,480 --> 00:44:52,565 Let's get this done so you can go home. 656 00:44:54,066 --> 00:44:55,901 It looks like Conway is going to win. 657 00:44:55,985 --> 00:44:59,489 And no matter what people have told you, the Senate is voting for Brockhart. 658 00:44:59,572 --> 00:45:01,991 -It's country over party, Claire. -Are you flexing? 659 00:45:02,074 --> 00:45:06,954 I'm stalling until the House vote happens and then the Senate votes accordingly. 660 00:45:07,037 --> 00:45:10,082 You'd do that to the party to which you've devoted your entire career? 661 00:45:10,165 --> 00:45:13,753 The country needs clarity and resolution. That's the most important thing. 662 00:45:13,836 --> 00:45:16,256 There'll be another election in four years. 663 00:45:16,339 --> 00:45:18,132 But look... 664 00:45:18,215 --> 00:45:20,885 I saw you when Francis was in the coma. 665 00:45:20,968 --> 00:45:24,514 What you're capable of when given the opportunity. 666 00:45:25,431 --> 00:45:29,894 You still have a shot down the road. I'd vote for you. 667 00:45:31,646 --> 00:45:33,731 Whatever you think, I know I have the numbers. 668 00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:35,190 I don't think so. 669 00:45:36,859 --> 00:45:37,985 But come on. 670 00:45:40,613 --> 00:45:43,574 You're not like him. Be patient. 671 00:45:46,661 --> 00:45:49,705 You're a fool, Donald. You always were. 672 00:45:49,789 --> 00:45:54,084 You and your dumb, dead wife that you never, ever shut up about. 673 00:45:54,168 --> 00:45:56,504 Principled? Idealistic? 674 00:45:56,587 --> 00:45:59,715 A champion for the people? What did you ever actually do? 675 00:46:00,300 --> 00:46:01,967 Nothing. 676 00:46:02,051 --> 00:46:05,388 The great crusader? I don't think so. 677 00:46:05,471 --> 00:46:09,058 You just liked the position of the bumbling idiot that you are. 678 00:46:10,518 --> 00:46:13,020 The optimist. The idealist. 679 00:46:13,103 --> 00:46:15,856 You loved it so much that you couldn't even make a deal 680 00:46:15,940 --> 00:46:17,900 or move a single thing forward. 681 00:46:17,983 --> 00:46:20,320 You have a legacy of nothing. 682 00:46:21,236 --> 00:46:23,989 Sign the measure, get the Republicans off the floor, 683 00:46:24,073 --> 00:46:25,866 start the vote now. 684 00:46:28,744 --> 00:46:30,580 Do you know what I just realized? 685 00:46:31,872 --> 00:46:33,082 Your initials... 686 00:46:34,249 --> 00:46:36,711 they're missing an "n" and a "t". 687 00:47:13,205 --> 00:47:15,332 The vote is inconclusive, Mr. President. 688 00:47:16,250 --> 00:47:19,128 Neither you nor Conway to 26. 689 00:47:19,211 --> 00:47:21,881 Still alive. What about Claire? 690 00:47:23,424 --> 00:47:26,511 This is impossible. 691 00:47:26,594 --> 00:47:29,096 I'm as surprised as you are. 692 00:47:29,179 --> 00:47:31,807 Maine. There was no heads-up on that. 693 00:47:33,518 --> 00:47:36,186 Look, I know this is frustrating. It should be over. 694 00:47:36,270 --> 00:47:38,188 I... I'm the president. 695 00:47:39,774 --> 00:47:41,609 I don't care what they say, I... 696 00:47:42,527 --> 00:47:44,820 I'm fucking President of the United States. 697 00:47:44,904 --> 00:47:45,946 No, you're not. 698 00:47:46,531 --> 00:47:48,240 The vice president will be acting president 699 00:47:48,323 --> 00:47:50,701 for as long as it takes the House to decide. 700 00:47:53,328 --> 00:47:54,747 I should make some calls.