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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both stories have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]] Both stories also feature a bland but ambitious vice-president who is despised and ignored by the president.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's short-term blindness after an earlier blindness.injury.
* OlderThanTheyThink: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president when the truth comes out some time afterward. Additionally, both stories have [[spoiler: the President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]] Both stories also feature a bland but ambitious vice-president who is despised and ignored by the president.
* OlderThanTheyThink: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president when the truth comes out some time afterward. Additionally, both stories have [[spoiler: the President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]] Both stories also feature a bland but ambitious vice-president who is despised and ignored by the president.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.blindness.
* RomanticPlotTumor: The amount of time spent on Ericson's various romantic affairs is considered one of the less compelling parts of the book.
* RomanticPlotTumor: The amount of time spent on Ericson's various romantic affairs is considered one of the less compelling parts of the book.
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** Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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** [[WellIntentionedExtremist Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev Nikolayev]] plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about acknowledges the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders casualties and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When when Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier [[TogetherInDeath dying together together]] before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when [[SpannerInTheWorks Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), survives]], and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents Ericson, only relenting when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev Though he struggles to convince his government that he's [[CantKillYouStillNeedYou worth more to them alive than dead but dead]], he never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with executed. Though Nikolayev's position is weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
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* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
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* MagnificentBastard: MagnificentBastard:
** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
** Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
** Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
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* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
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** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* MagnificentBastard:
**MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.influence.
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** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both stories have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]
* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both stories have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]
]] Both stories also feature a bland but ambitious vice-president who is despised and ignored by the president.
*MagnificentBastard: MagnificentBastard:
** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' badinfluence.influence.
** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
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** Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad
** * MagnificentBastard: Soviet Foreign Minister Vasily Nikolayev plots to assassinate both Premier Kolkov and President Ericson to keep his unstable boss from starting a war with the West, feeling that the two men dying together will unite their countries. Nikolayev isn't uncaring about the people who will die as a result of his plan (both the two world leaders and the aides and bodyguards with them, and the loyal assassins [[HeKnowsTooMuch who he can't risk telling anyone about the plot).]] When Ericson's mistress asks to accompany him on the helicopter ride Nikolayev plans to shoot down, he considers whether the lovers would be happier dying together before deciding not to add another victim to his plot, telling her that there's no room. Nikolayev's plan hits a snag when Ericson survives (something he'd never prepared for), and he initially tries to deny reliable doctors access to Ericson. He relents when Secretary of State Curtis and White House Chief of Staff Cartwright propose a narrative where they claim Kolkov died taking a bullet for Ericson. Nikolayev becomes the new president but is quietly placed under house arrest after the assassins' bodies are identified. Nikolayev struggles to convince his government that he's worth more to them alive than dead but never loses his dignity throughout the experience and displays genuine sadness when his remaining accomplices are quietly executed, seeing them as brave martyrs. The book ends with Nikolayev's position weakened, but Ericson feels that he might still be able to talk his way out of being killed and that he'll be a good ally if he does.
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* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has ''just'' enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. He votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Frenlingheusen (a member of the opposing Republican Party) picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
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* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has ''just'' just enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. He Frangipani then votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Republican Frenlingheusen (a member of the opposing Republican Party) picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both series have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both series stories have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both series have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]]]
* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has ''just'' enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. He votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Frenlingheusen (a member of the opposing Republican Party) picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
* MagnificentBastard: Polite, unassuming cabinet secretary Angelo Frangipani is told by his friend, Speaker of the House Frenlingheusen, that the President has ''just'' enough votes to avoid being impeached by Congress. He votes for enacting the 25th amendment during a cabinet meeting, knowing that Ericson won't be impeached but will lose confidence in his ability to lead after seeing how narrow the vote is. Frangipani then comes to Ericson with a plan to get unreliable Vice President Arnold Nichols to resign with Ericson on the condition that Frenlingheusen (a member of the opposing Republican Party) picks a Democrat as his VP. Frangipani and Ericson then mislead Nichols' [[TheManBehindTheMan political patron Bannerman]] into thinking Frenlingheusen will make him the new VP, so Bannerman will force Nichols to resign. The book ends with Frangipani poised to become the next Vice President, with Frenlingheusen having no idea about his Machiavellian scheming. Ericson has a good idea of what Frangipani's goals were but feels content that Frenlingheusen and Frangipani will do a good job in the White House and have rid it of Bannerman and Nichols' bad influence.
* MoralEventHorizon: Bannerman's opposition to Ericson is portrayed as a bit sleazy but not entirely unjustified for most of the book. Then he starts using his influence to destroy the livelihoods of Buffie's loved ones out of spite because she didn't tell him about Ericson's earlier blindness.
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* HilariousInHindsight: ''Series/TheWestWing'' wasn't the first story of a Democratic president who faces scrutiny for lying to the voters about a serious health condition while running for president. Additionally, both series have [[spoiler: The President stepping down for the good of the nation and being succeeded by an honorable Republican Speaker of the House, although in ''The West Wing'', that situation was only temporary.]]
