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The West Wing (1999)

S3E16 The U.S. Poet Laureate

Mar 27, 2002 Season 3 Episode 16 Drama

Toby eagerly anticipates his encounter with the newly appointed U.S. Poet Laureate. Meanwhile, Jed kicks off his reelection campaign by labeling his probable rival as intellectually lacking, capturing the media's attention. Ainsley receives a well-deserved promotion, adding to the excitement at the White House. In a separate storyline, Josh finds himself overly sensitive to comments on a fan website dedicated to him, leading to humorous consequences as he navigates the online chatter surrounding his persona.