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Kathy Combs's avatar

I thought, “What if there were a show about our leaders where these people are as competent and committed as the doctors and nurses on a hospital show, the police officers on a cop show, the lawyers on a David Kelley show?"

Well call me old fashioned - I loved that show.

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maralesemann@yahoo.com's avatar

Oh how I'd love a re-boot of The West Wing! And yeah, I really liked this column a lot.

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Double-A's avatar

REALLY loved today's newsletter as also the last 3 (Fri, Mon, Tue)! It was on the 'lighter side' today as you said, but very uplifting! Keep it up, Gabe!

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Pam Reese's avatar

I would really like a reboot of West Wing. My husband and I will still watch a streamed version as an antidote to too much Trump in a news cycle.

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Cindy Tokar's avatar

I too was uplifted by today's piece on the Hackathon and the West Wing. Smiling to start the day as I learn about constructive and collaborative efforts, and remember how much I loved the West Wing. I appreciate WUTP everyday. Thank you

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Gabe Fleisher's avatar

Thank you for reading, Cindy! Glad the newsletter made you smile.

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Joan Mazer's avatar

Thanks for the great piece & trip down memory lane!

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SC's avatar

Nostalgia! I LOVE these behind the scenes moments you've been sharing more. Its been a pleasure to follow your writing evolution. Hope we'll all witness your Pulitzer.

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Freda Salatino's avatar

There is life after the 2024 election. Count on it! Although I confess, I think the next reboot of The West Wing should appear asa continuing sketch on SNL — and it should be an administration like the 45th.

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Dorothy K Carter's avatar

The most corrupt regime in my lifetime! 75 Yo

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Ronald M Pollack's avatar

What is "75"?

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gretchen's avatar

Guessing Freda is 75 yo (years old) and one smart cookie.

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Andy G's avatar

Sports Night is one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

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MITCH EDELSTEIN's avatar

I just started reading "What's Next" a new book with an insiders view of West Wing. It's great so far.

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Mike Gaunt's avatar

Thank you for a West Wing moment today. The show brought home my interest in politics. We need to be closer to that reality again.

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Jodi B's avatar

Sharon MacMahon will you PLEASE attend and present at the next Congressional Hackathon?💝

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