1 00:01:31,566 --> 00:01:35,469 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 2 00:01:47,858 --> 00:01:51,779 Kentucky, you have 53 votes. 3 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:53,280 How do you cast them? 4 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:55,115 Madam Secretary, 5 00:01:55,198 --> 00:01:57,743 as a senator for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, 6 00:01:57,826 --> 00:02:01,038 I'm proud to speak on behalf of the delegation's chair. 7 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:02,915 The Commonwealth of Kentucky, 8 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:04,917 home of the Derby, the Wildcats, 9 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:08,295 and the birthplace of bourbon, for Vice President of the United States, 10 00:02:08,378 --> 00:02:11,965 casts 13 votes for Secretary of State Catherine Durant... 11 00:02:12,633 --> 00:02:15,260 11 for Senator Joseph Baker of Nevada, 12 00:02:15,343 --> 00:02:17,680 nine for Governor Randall Smith of West Virginia, 13 00:02:17,763 --> 00:02:20,307 seven apiece for Governor Jill Haley of Florida 14 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:23,018 and Congresswoman Sharon Pierce of California, 15 00:02:23,101 --> 00:02:27,898 five for one of our own, the Mayor of Louisville, Jill Carson... 16 00:02:28,523 --> 00:02:32,277 and one vote for the First Lady of these United States, 17 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:34,947 Mrs. Claire Underwood. 18 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:40,577 Louisiana, you have 61 votes. 19 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:42,495 How do you cast them? 20 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:45,290 Isn't this exciting? You can feel the electricity. 21 00:02:45,373 --> 00:02:47,960 Been a very long time since an open convention. 22 00:02:48,043 --> 00:02:49,878 I'm surprised you didn't get a few votes yourself, Senator. 23 00:02:49,962 --> 00:02:52,339 I'm not running for vice president. 24 00:02:52,422 --> 00:02:54,257 Neither is Claire Underwood and she got one. 25 00:02:54,341 --> 00:02:55,383 That was my vote. 26 00:02:55,467 --> 00:02:57,385 Trying to throw some levity into the proceedings, sir? 27 00:02:57,469 --> 00:03:00,513 Hell, no! I think she'd make a terrific vice president. 28 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:16,529 - Mrs. Underwood! - Mrs. Underwood! 29 00:03:16,613 --> 00:03:19,491 A couple of questions, Mrs. Underwood, if you have a moment? 30 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:20,575 Yes, I only have time for a few. 31 00:03:20,658 --> 00:03:22,119 Welcome to Atlanta, Mrs. Underwood. 32 00:03:22,202 --> 00:03:23,328 Thank you. 33 00:03:23,411 --> 00:03:24,747 Can you comment on Senator Sheer's vote? 34 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:27,707 Well, I am flattered. But it's all in good fun, I'm sure. 35 00:03:27,791 --> 00:03:30,085 Mrs. Underwood, he says he'll vote for you again. 36 00:03:30,168 --> 00:03:33,255 Well, I am encouraging everyone, including Senator Sheer, 37 00:03:33,338 --> 00:03:35,382 to vote for Cathy Durant. 38 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:37,675 Both the president and I think she is the best choice in the field. 39 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:40,262 You changed everything we wrote. 40 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:42,848 There was no imagination to it. No rhythm. 41 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:45,058 We've been writing their speeches since they took office. 42 00:03:45,142 --> 00:03:46,977 We know what we're doing. 43 00:03:47,060 --> 00:03:50,605 Well, do you want it to be good, or do you want it to be yours? 44 00:03:50,688 --> 00:03:51,982 The vote I'm most excited about 45 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:56,278 is the victory our background check legislation got in the House yesterday. 46 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:59,072 So I'm hoping that the Senate will follow their lead soon, 47 00:03:59,156 --> 00:04:01,533 and that the president can sign it into law. 48 00:04:01,616 --> 00:04:03,451 I have to go. Thank you so much. 49 00:04:05,203 --> 00:04:07,790 Thank you... for inviting us. 50 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:08,874 No. 51 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:12,920 It's me who has to thank you and your son. 52 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:14,129 He saved my life. 53 00:04:14,922 --> 00:04:17,507 No matter how tragic the circumstances. 54 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:22,554 I want you to meet some of the other recipients. 55 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:26,308 This is James... who received one of your son's kidneys. 56 00:04:26,391 --> 00:04:27,434 Oh. 57 00:04:28,894 --> 00:04:31,188 And this is Luisa... 58 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:33,523 who received your son's heart. 59 00:04:40,697 --> 00:04:44,534 Luisa was at the top of the list. She was hours away from dying. 60 00:04:45,994 --> 00:04:48,288 Uh, if we could, let's all get together for a photo. 61 00:04:48,371 --> 00:04:50,332 James? Right here. 62 00:04:50,415 --> 00:04:52,542 - You come right here. - Okay. 63 00:04:53,168 --> 00:04:55,378 This way. Great. 64 00:04:57,923 --> 00:05:00,217 The president isn't shying away from, uh, his transplant. 65 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,343 Well, I think it's a smart move. 66 00:05:01,426 --> 00:05:03,678 You can't deny it, so why try to hide it? 67 00:05:03,761 --> 00:05:06,223 Plus, I think it underscores the importance 68 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:07,515 of the vice presidential situation. 69 00:05:07,599 --> 00:05:10,185 Wait, rolling out the donor's mom? That feels a bit exploitative. 70 00:05:10,268 --> 00:05:12,020 I... Look, hold on. 71 00:05:12,104 --> 00:05:13,605 A little bit of compassion, the kid just shot himself. 72 00:05:13,688 --> 00:05:16,066 And with a handgun, no less. 73 00:05:16,149 --> 00:05:18,026 Legally purchased. Let's not put this on the gun. 74 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:21,446 Look, I am sorry, all of this, the whole thing, the convention... It's theatrics. 75 00:05:21,529 --> 00:05:23,031 Hey, look, I... Bring on the circus. 76 00:05:23,115 --> 00:05:25,075 It's a lot more fun than some four-day infomercial. 77 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:27,077 Let's talk about the contenders themselves. 78 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:28,912 There's almost a dozen of 'em. 79 00:05:28,996 --> 00:05:31,206 - Can you, uh, lower that, please? - ...really have a chance. 80 00:05:31,289 --> 00:05:33,416 Durant, first among 'em. 81 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:35,668 It's 11:00 in the morning, day one, and they're beating Ellen. 82 00:05:35,752 --> 00:05:37,754 Less traffic on the website, too. 83 00:05:37,837 --> 00:05:39,506 People aren't watching the videos as much. 84 00:05:40,340 --> 00:05:42,759 This sold over a million copies. 85 00:05:42,842 --> 00:05:44,261 Five times that many read it online. 86 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:46,304 Yeah, well, that was last month. This is this month. 87 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:49,099 We announce a stellar running mate. 88 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:51,768 He eviscerates Underwood on ICO. 89 00:05:51,851 --> 00:05:55,772 We have not one, but two Vanity Fair covers that Pollyhop's pushing, 90 00:05:55,855 --> 00:05:58,025 and all you give me is excuses. 91 00:05:58,775 --> 00:06:00,903 The point was for us to drown out their convention, 92 00:06:00,986 --> 00:06:04,239 not the other way around. We need to steal the thunder back. 93 00:06:04,322 --> 00:06:06,033 So go where the thunder is. 94 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:12,664 I've been one heartbeat away for almost two years. 95 00:06:12,747 --> 00:06:15,375 My heart's not in it anymore. 96 00:06:15,458 --> 00:06:18,921 I'm going to head back to Vermont after November. 97 00:06:19,004 --> 00:06:20,505 Maybe start teaching again. 98 00:06:21,464 --> 00:06:23,216 Who are you supporting, then? 99 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:25,177 On the record, Cathy Durant. 100 00:06:25,260 --> 00:06:26,761 And off the record? 101 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:31,516 I'm not the biggest fan. 102 00:06:31,599 --> 00:06:33,393 Why? 103 00:06:33,476 --> 00:06:36,188 She wasn't much help during the Russia crisis. 104 00:06:36,271 --> 00:06:40,233 - She closed the deal with Petrov. - She took credit for it, sure. 105 00:06:40,317 --> 00:06:42,569 But she fought the deal every step of the way. 106 00:06:43,570 --> 00:06:45,989 Nothing would've happened if it weren't for Claire. 107 00:06:46,073 --> 00:06:47,615 The First Lady? 108 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:50,410 The former ambassador. 109 00:06:50,994 --> 00:06:53,705 We're closer in Kansas, but still not close enough. 110 00:06:53,788 --> 00:06:56,624 Did you speak to Jefferies when you were there for the House vote? 111 00:06:56,708 --> 00:06:58,335 He's leaning on Fred Simms. 112 00:06:58,418 --> 00:07:00,503 If Simms could deliver two or three delegates-- 113 00:07:00,587 --> 00:07:01,588 That could push Kansas over the edge. 114 00:07:01,671 --> 00:07:02,797 I can call Womack. 115 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,091 He's got some friends over the border. 116 00:07:04,174 --> 00:07:06,176 - What about Pawley? - Pawley? 117 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:08,428 Sheriff Pawley in Fort Worth, old family friend of my dad's. 118 00:07:08,511 --> 00:07:10,847 He's close with some superdelegates from Dallas. 119 00:07:10,931 --> 00:07:11,974 Yes, he's on board. 120 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:13,100 Gotta love those sheriffs. 121 00:07:13,183 --> 00:07:15,352 - That's how we do in Louisiana. - What about Enright? 122 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,062 I'm meeting him for coffee at the Hyatt. 123 00:07:17,145 --> 00:07:18,896 In fact, I better get going. I don't wanna be late. 124 00:07:18,981 --> 00:07:20,815 Now, if we could lock up Virginia-- 125 00:07:20,898 --> 00:07:22,192 It would send a very big message. 126 00:07:22,275 --> 00:07:24,111 And then Kentucky next. 127 00:07:24,194 --> 00:07:26,071 He's got a big old crush on you. 128 00:07:26,154 --> 00:07:27,780 We better get you on a move. 129 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:30,408 Enright is a stickler for punctuality. 130 00:07:30,492 --> 00:07:33,411 You know, I'm having fun. I forgot how much I miss being whip. 131 00:07:33,495 --> 00:07:35,830 You whip 'em. I'll sweet talk 'em. 132 00:07:35,913 --> 00:07:37,332 Nothing like leather and sugar. 133 00:07:38,791 --> 00:07:39,876 Sir? 134 00:07:40,918 --> 00:07:42,170 Senator Sheer. 135 00:07:42,254 --> 00:07:44,881 Senator, you did a fine job. 136 00:07:44,965 --> 00:07:48,260 Yeah, I better get prime time, not one of these midmorning speeches. 137 00:07:48,343 --> 00:07:52,014 Eight o'clock, Wednesday night. I called Patti myself. 138 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:57,144 Do you know the main thing that separates a politician from the rest of the species? 139 00:07:57,227 --> 00:07:59,854 A politician is the one who would drown a litter of kittens 140 00:07:59,937 --> 00:08:02,399 for ten minutes of prime time. 141 00:08:03,108 --> 00:08:05,943 Secretary Durant. Editor in chief, Politico. 142 00:08:06,028 --> 00:08:07,445 It's all right. 143 00:08:07,529 --> 00:08:09,864 Adam, are you covering this yourself? 144 00:08:09,947 --> 00:08:11,866 First open one since '68. 145 00:08:11,949 --> 00:08:14,202 It's humid as hell, though. I just got here and I'm already soaked. 146 00:08:14,286 --> 00:08:15,453 On the plus side, 147 00:08:15,537 --> 00:08:17,830 I hear they have the best strip clubs in the country. 148 00:08:17,914 --> 00:08:19,707 Can I ask you a couple questions? 149 00:08:19,791 --> 00:08:22,002 - Well, I'm in a hurry. - Just a couple. 150 00:08:22,085 --> 00:08:23,170 Nothing on the record. 151 00:08:25,130 --> 00:08:26,381 Tell me about the rumors 152 00:08:26,464 --> 00:08:28,675 regarding the deal you struck with Petrov in Brandenburg. 153 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:30,093 What rumors? 154 00:08:30,177 --> 00:08:32,720 That it was the First Lady who brokered the deal, not you. 155 00:08:34,014 --> 00:08:36,391 It was a team effort. Who is your source? 156 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:38,435 I can't. You know that. 157 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,312 Well, I'm afraid that's all the time I've got. 158 00:08:40,395 --> 00:08:41,438 Have a good trip, Adam. 159 00:08:45,483 --> 00:08:48,695 The president was on site this morning for a press briefing 160 00:08:48,778 --> 00:08:51,448 at the Truxton Marquis with Karen Williams, 161 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:53,533 the mother of Daniel Williams, 162 00:08:53,616 --> 00:08:55,410 the organ donor who provided his liver. 163 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:59,122 Alongside him were all of the donor organs' recipients. 164 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:01,958 Ms. Williams took time to speak with each recipient 165 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:04,711 whose life was saved in the wake of her son's passing. 166 00:09:04,794 --> 00:09:06,421 The president used this solemn event 167 00:09:06,504 --> 00:09:09,507 to express his gratitude for those who share their lives 168 00:09:09,591 --> 00:09:10,883 for the health and welfare of others, 169 00:09:10,967 --> 00:09:14,387 whether through organ donation or through their work. 170 00:09:14,471 --> 00:09:16,723 The president's condition has improved dramatically 171 00:09:16,806 --> 00:09:18,391 since his organ donation. 172 00:09:18,475 --> 00:09:22,229 The entire country was on edge throughout his time in the hospital. 173 00:09:22,312 --> 00:09:23,605 Sixteen-year-old Daniel, 174 00:09:23,688 --> 00:09:25,857 who saved President Underwood from his health crisis, 175 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:29,319 left this world by giving back to so many others 176 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:31,571 he never expected to touch. 177 00:09:31,654 --> 00:09:35,075 Lasting tributes like this will not be forgotten. 178 00:09:35,158 --> 00:09:40,037 Currently, there are more than 122,000 men, women and children 179 00:09:40,122 --> 00:09:42,290 seeking an organ transplant each year, 180 00:09:42,374 --> 00:09:46,294 most common needs being the kidney, liver, and heart. 181 00:09:46,378 --> 00:09:49,797 And while the number of donors has increased over the years, 182 00:09:49,881 --> 00:09:53,968 recipients are still in for a long, potentially fatal waiting period 183 00:09:54,051 --> 00:09:57,139 before a healthy, matching organ becomes available. 184 00:09:57,222 --> 00:10:00,392 Waiting lists for these types of transplants 185 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:02,644 can last from days to months on end. 186 00:10:02,727 --> 00:10:04,979 Although President Underwood's critical condition 187 00:10:05,062 --> 00:10:07,023 pushed him to the top of the donor list, 188 00:10:07,107 --> 00:10:10,235 he was fortunate to have received a donation in time. 189 00:10:10,318 --> 00:10:13,446 Many status one, or most in-need patients 190 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:16,741 do not receive a transplant in time to save their lives. 191 00:10:19,161 --> 00:10:22,289 Tennessee! You have 77 votes. 192 00:10:22,372 --> 00:10:23,873 How do you cast them? 193 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:25,708 From the Volunteer State... 194 00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:27,794 The president will be with you in a moment. 195 00:10:27,877 --> 00:10:31,673 ...we cast 73 votes for vice president to Secretary Catherine Durant, 196 00:10:31,756 --> 00:10:34,634 and four votes to Senator Joseph Baker. 197 00:10:34,717 --> 00:10:37,512 - Cathy! - The meeting with Enright went well. 198 00:10:37,595 --> 00:10:41,057 I put a call into him afterwards. He said you charmed him. 199 00:10:41,141 --> 00:10:43,185 - That puts us where? - Nine-forty-nine. 200 00:10:43,268 --> 00:10:45,978 We won't make this ballot, but we're getting close. 201 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:47,730 Next one. I'm sure of it. 202 00:10:47,814 --> 00:10:49,357 Let's talk once we get the final numbers. 203 00:10:49,441 --> 00:10:51,067 Will do. Bye. 204 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:54,196 - Texas, you have 237 votes. - Do you have my call list for tonight? 205 00:10:54,279 --> 00:10:55,822 How do you cast them? 206 00:10:55,905 --> 00:10:58,032 Madam Secretary, my name is Ruiz Trejo. 207 00:10:58,115 --> 00:11:01,411 I see. Uh, I ran into Giovanni in the elevator. 208 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:03,120 You can cross him off. 209 00:11:04,247 --> 00:11:05,373 And cross off Milford. 210 00:11:05,457 --> 00:11:08,084 She said she's gonna back Baker till the bitter end. 211 00:11:08,168 --> 00:11:11,338 We cast all of our votes to our native daughter, 212 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:12,422 the First Lady, 213 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:15,467 and the future Vice President of the United States of America, 214 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:17,594 Claire Underwood. 215 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:19,095 Thank you, Texas. And thank-- 216 00:11:25,935 --> 00:11:28,521 All 237? Nice. 217 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:31,316 My mother brought the hammer down on the holdouts. 218 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:34,611 I just emailed you my donor lists for Austin and Houston. 219 00:11:34,694 --> 00:11:36,488 Should be at least two million in the bank. 220 00:11:36,571 --> 00:11:37,655 - Ms. Jones. - Oh, that's great. 221 00:11:37,739 --> 00:11:39,366 Oh, I gotta go. The cameras are here. 222 00:11:40,283 --> 00:11:43,453 Ms. Jones, the entire state for the First Lady. Will you comment? 223 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:46,331 I think our unanimous vote is all the commentary you need. 224 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:48,666 Now, the president endorsed your race, uh, 225 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:50,668 your mother's vacant seat, uh, during the State of the Union. 226 00:11:50,752 --> 00:11:53,380 He sure did, and I'm proud to be the front-runner. 227 00:11:53,463 --> 00:11:54,964 Did that endorsement have anything to do 228 00:11:55,047 --> 00:11:57,091 with your support of the First Lady? 229 00:11:57,174 --> 00:12:00,136 Look, I won't deny that the Underwoods have been good to me. 230 00:12:00,219 --> 00:12:02,472 But no. They asked me to vote for Catherine Durant. 231 00:12:02,555 --> 00:12:05,892 And while I think Secretary Durant would be a wonderful woman for the job, 232 00:12:05,975 --> 00:12:09,437 I think Claire is the best woman for the job. 233 00:12:12,357 --> 00:12:15,652 Well, I really appreciate it, Diane, and I know Cathy will as well. 234 00:12:16,653 --> 00:12:18,780 All right, we'll speak soon. 235 00:12:20,072 --> 00:12:21,198 New draft. 236 00:12:23,075 --> 00:12:25,787 LeAnn wanted me to work in some phrases... 237 00:12:25,870 --> 00:12:27,830 and keyword amplifiers. 238 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:30,542 All I'm asking is that you make the call. 239 00:12:30,625 --> 00:12:32,294 He'll listen if it comes from you. 240 00:12:32,377 --> 00:12:33,378 It seems very clunky. 241 00:12:33,461 --> 00:12:34,712 I agree. 242 00:12:35,922 --> 00:12:38,007 Is there a way to... 243 00:12:38,090 --> 00:12:39,551 put in what she wants and make it... 244 00:12:39,634 --> 00:12:40,718 - more elegant? - He's still pissed 245 00:12:40,802 --> 00:12:43,137 about that limp-dick defense bill I killed when I was whip... 246 00:12:43,220 --> 00:12:46,474 Maybe... but I have my limitations. 247 00:12:47,434 --> 00:12:49,852 Well, you don't have much faith in her analytics, I don't think. 248 00:12:49,936 --> 00:12:51,354 It's paint by numbers. 249 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:52,564 Yes, well, she also says 250 00:12:52,647 --> 00:12:55,692 that you've been alienating some of the other speechwriters. 251 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:58,611 Eh, well, their mediocrity is what's alienating them. 252 00:12:58,695 --> 00:13:00,572 I'm allergic to it. 253 00:13:01,781 --> 00:13:03,408 - I work better alone. - Let me speak to Bryce 254 00:13:03,491 --> 00:13:05,410 and then see what I can do. 255 00:13:05,493 --> 00:13:08,037 That's right. WestCAM should do it. 256 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:11,123 Uh-huh. Well, tonight if you can. 257 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:12,667 The morning is fine if you can't... 258 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:15,670 I have to go. Let's discuss the speech later. 259 00:13:15,753 --> 00:13:16,879 Hmm. 260 00:13:16,963 --> 00:13:21,133 Yeah, all I need is just three more from your state and we've got it. 261 00:13:21,217 --> 00:13:23,052 Yes, just a... just a few more. 262 00:13:23,135 --> 00:13:24,346 Like, three. 263 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:27,640 Yes, and so do I. I'll talk to you tomorrow. 264 00:13:27,724 --> 00:13:28,808 Good night. 265 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:31,936 - Tom. - Hmm. 266 00:13:32,854 --> 00:13:34,814 I feel like we haven't even had a chance to say hello 267 00:13:34,897 --> 00:13:36,399 since you came on board. 268 00:13:36,483 --> 00:13:37,484 You're a busy man. 269 00:13:37,567 --> 00:13:39,486 I don't know the opposite. 270 00:13:39,569 --> 00:13:42,029 It has its upsides. Like sleep. 271 00:13:42,947 --> 00:13:44,574 And friends. 272 00:13:45,533 --> 00:13:46,618 How's the, uh... 273 00:13:47,535 --> 00:13:48,578 Oh... 274 00:13:49,787 --> 00:13:51,288 You know, if it weren't for the pills, 275 00:13:51,373 --> 00:13:54,459 I could go through entire days without even thinking about it. 276 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:57,379 I wonder what that kid would think... 277 00:13:57,462 --> 00:14:00,465 if he knew that part of him was inside of the president's body. 278 00:14:01,383 --> 00:14:02,884 Tragic, huh? 279 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:04,594 But, then again, 280 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:07,597 one man's tragedy is another man's treasure, 281 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,432 - isn't that right? - Trash. 282 00:14:09,516 --> 00:14:10,767 What? 283 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:13,478 "One man's trash." That's how the saying goes. 284 00:14:13,561 --> 00:14:15,104 Oh, right. 285 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:17,148 How's the speech coming? 286 00:14:18,483 --> 00:14:19,776 Uh... 287 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:22,737 Well, this is for the introduction to your acceptance speech, but... 288 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,448 shouldn't it be for her own acceptance? 289 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:29,911 You want Claire to win, not Durant. 290 00:14:29,994 --> 00:14:32,705 A First Lady as the... That's ludicrous. 291 00:14:34,248 --> 00:14:35,542 I don't think so. 292 00:14:35,625 --> 00:14:37,251 And I don't think you do either. 293 00:14:37,334 --> 00:14:38,461 Oh... 294 00:14:39,712 --> 00:14:40,755 Maybe I'm wrong. 295 00:14:43,090 --> 00:14:44,801 But if I'm right... 296 00:14:47,261 --> 00:14:51,182 she's gonna need the speech to end all speeches. 297 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:52,600 And it would be good for me to know that. 298 00:14:55,352 --> 00:14:57,271 I have some more work to do. 299 00:15:00,066 --> 00:15:02,860 Governor! How are you? 300 00:15:02,944 --> 00:15:04,862 Yeah, well, I wish I was in Oregon, too, 301 00:15:04,946 --> 00:15:06,030 but I'm here in Atlanta 302 00:15:06,113 --> 00:15:08,450 where it's muggier than a street hooker's twat. 303 00:15:09,659 --> 00:15:13,663 I am honored to be mentioned with Secretary Durant and Senator Baker. 304 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:15,665 They're seasoned politicians. 305 00:15:15,748 --> 00:15:16,916 But I already have a job, 306 00:15:16,999 --> 00:15:18,960 First Lady of the United States. 307 00:15:19,043 --> 00:15:21,378 Well, Texas is over 5% of the vote. 308 00:15:21,463 --> 00:15:24,757 And my home state, so let's not make more of it than it is. 309 00:15:24,841 --> 00:15:25,925 Claire! 310 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:29,053 Congratulations. I think you're in fifth place now. 311 00:15:29,136 --> 00:15:30,722 Yeah, with you in first, where you should be. 312 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:35,477 Secretary Durant, do you think the First Lady has a shot? 313 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:38,480 I think Texas just gave her one. 314 00:15:38,563 --> 00:15:41,190 Kidding aside, do you think she has the foreign policy experience? 315 00:15:41,273 --> 00:15:43,485 It's beside the point. And like I said this morning, 316 00:15:43,568 --> 00:15:46,112 I encourage everyone, including Texas, 317 00:15:46,195 --> 00:15:47,655 to vote for Secretary Durant. 318 00:15:47,739 --> 00:15:48,740 Mrs. Underwood-- 319 00:15:48,823 --> 00:15:51,075 You know what, if you'll excuse me, I want to get back to the phones, 320 00:15:51,158 --> 00:15:52,243 make sure Cathy gets this nomination. 321 00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:53,911 - Thank you. - May I have a moment? 322 00:15:53,995 --> 00:15:55,455 Oh, of course. 323 00:16:00,084 --> 00:16:02,754 Did anyone ask you about Brandenburg 324 00:16:02,837 --> 00:16:05,172 or any of your people and your involvement there? 325 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:06,382 - Brandenburg? - Hmm. 326 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:07,509 No, we put that to bed. 327 00:16:07,592 --> 00:16:08,843 That's what I thought, 328 00:16:08,926 --> 00:16:11,220 which is why I was surprised when Adam Gould told me 329 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,640 that he had sources saying you deserved all the credit. 330 00:16:13,723 --> 00:16:16,433 We all agreed to what our version of the story is, 331 00:16:16,518 --> 00:16:18,936 so somebody isn't toeing the line. 332 00:16:19,020 --> 00:16:21,689 Well, I'm sure it's not White House staff. 333 00:16:21,773 --> 00:16:24,191 I bet he's just fishing, trying to start some rivalry. 334 00:16:24,275 --> 00:16:27,153 Well, I'd be grateful, if he asks you, or anyone else-- 335 00:16:27,236 --> 00:16:30,156 Of course. And I've been sticking to our story... 336 00:16:30,239 --> 00:16:32,825 which it was you that got the Russians to back down, 337 00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:34,326 and I was just there to support you. 338 00:16:34,410 --> 00:16:36,037 That wouldn't look good to the delegates, 339 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:39,541 the fact that you met with Petrov without me. 340 00:16:39,624 --> 00:16:41,208 It would look like I wasn't in command of-- 341 00:16:41,292 --> 00:16:44,045 No one needs to know what we discussed. 342 00:16:44,128 --> 00:16:46,297 You have nothing to worry about, Cathy. Honestly. 343 00:16:48,591 --> 00:16:50,134 Well, yeah. I can get you on the phone 344 00:16:50,217 --> 00:16:53,596 with the Secretary of Agriculture, but if you want drought relief, 345 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:56,015 I'm gonna need more than just Stevens and Lopez. 346 00:16:56,098 --> 00:16:57,642 Has anything been set up with Baker yet? 347 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,018 Tomorrow morning, in his room. 348 00:16:59,101 --> 00:17:00,436 Well, that's cutting it close. 349 00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:02,980 He's at a big dinner with the Florida congressional delegation tonight. 350 00:17:03,064 --> 00:17:04,774 Well, all right, and call me back. 351 00:17:04,857 --> 00:17:06,317 The rumors have gotten to Cathy. 352 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:10,362 Well, we did want them to spread. That was the idea. 353 00:17:10,446 --> 00:17:12,114 I think one of us needs to speak with her. 354 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:14,075 Yeah, but the plan was to wait till it was inevitable. 355 00:17:14,158 --> 00:17:17,036 If we don't involve her sooner than later, Francis, she could turn on us. 356 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:19,539 All right, you take your meeting with Baker. 357 00:17:19,622 --> 00:17:21,541 - I'll talk to Cathy. You set that up. - Yes, sir. 358 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:24,418 How much are you going to say? 359 00:17:25,252 --> 00:17:27,421 Just enough to prepare her. 360 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:30,967 Yeah... 361 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:35,555 A lot of calls about Mrs. Underwood in Russia. 362 00:17:35,638 --> 00:17:36,639 Denying? 363 00:17:36,723 --> 00:17:38,850 Ignoring, which is the same as confirming. 364 00:17:38,933 --> 00:17:40,935 - Good. - Claire in there? 365 00:17:41,018 --> 00:17:42,687 She's speaking privately with the president. 366 00:17:42,770 --> 00:17:44,521 Oh, I'm sure she won't mind. 367 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:55,199 Where are we with LeAnn? 368 00:17:55,908 --> 00:17:57,619 - She's clean. - No. 369 00:17:58,369 --> 00:17:59,621 I refuse to believe that. 370 00:17:59,704 --> 00:18:03,916 Doug, if our campaign manager bites the dust, that hurts us. 371 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,752 I gave you a task. 372 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:09,881 And I'll keep at it. 373 00:18:12,592 --> 00:18:14,636 Nice coverage on the liver thing this morning. 374 00:18:15,386 --> 00:18:16,763 I emailed you some links. 375 00:18:21,058 --> 00:18:23,978 Boys are older now, both married. 376 00:18:24,061 --> 00:18:26,313 Got a third grandkid on the way. 377 00:18:27,064 --> 00:18:29,483 We don't get out to the lake much these days. 378 00:18:29,566 --> 00:18:31,318 Washington takes its toll. 379 00:18:31,402 --> 00:18:32,737 It sure does. 380 00:18:32,820 --> 00:18:35,531 I've made a lot of sacrifices over the years, Mrs. Underwood. 381 00:18:35,615 --> 00:18:37,449 Time with my boys, that's a big one. 382 00:18:37,533 --> 00:18:40,995 Who knows if I'll win, but I'm in the mix. 383 00:18:41,078 --> 00:18:44,999 And I can't sacrifice this opportunity to pave the way for Cathy Durant. 384 00:18:45,082 --> 00:18:47,334 You won't win, Senator. We both know that. 385 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:49,045 But I can't help her. 386 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:51,005 Now, I realize you two don't get along. 387 00:18:51,088 --> 00:18:52,089 She despises me. 388 00:18:52,173 --> 00:18:53,883 And I have to say, the feeling is mutual. 389 00:18:53,966 --> 00:18:56,343 - Well, listen-- - The moment she became Secretary of State, 390 00:18:56,427 --> 00:18:59,931 she got the Republicans to remove me from the Foreign Relations Committee. 391 00:19:00,014 --> 00:19:02,058 And Francis was very upset about that. 392 00:19:03,475 --> 00:19:05,144 But that was the past. 393 00:19:05,895 --> 00:19:07,563 Let's talk about the future. 394 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:11,483 This support for Claire, it's caught us both off guard. 395 00:19:11,567 --> 00:19:13,485 But you are my choice for vice president. 396 00:19:13,569 --> 00:19:14,862 Nothing has changed on that front. 397 00:19:14,946 --> 00:19:16,989 Well, my only concern are the rumors. 398 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:18,449 They could damage my chances. 399 00:19:18,532 --> 00:19:21,118 Yes. And we'll do what we can to combat those. 400 00:19:21,202 --> 00:19:23,204 That's what Claire said, too, and it's much appreciated. 401 00:19:25,456 --> 00:19:29,043 But, if, and-- Oh, God, it's a big if. 402 00:19:29,126 --> 00:19:30,419 But what if... 403 00:19:30,502 --> 00:19:32,839 support for Claire picks up steam... 404 00:19:32,922 --> 00:19:34,799 Well, you don't actually think that will happen? 405 00:19:34,882 --> 00:19:37,927 Oh, no. I mean, a First Lady as VP? 406 00:19:38,010 --> 00:19:39,053 No. 407 00:19:39,136 --> 00:19:41,889 The party wants someone with experience, and so does the country. 408 00:19:41,973 --> 00:19:43,349 Absolutely. 409 00:19:44,641 --> 00:19:46,936 But... it is an open convention, 410 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:50,522 and so we have to operate with the belief that anything could happen. 411 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:53,025 I mean, the press is certainly enjoying imagining it. 412 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:55,111 Well, sure. It makes for a good story. 413 00:19:57,154 --> 00:20:00,491 Yeah, and it's the kind of coverage that we can't really control. 414 00:20:00,574 --> 00:20:01,617 You know, I mean, 415 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:04,787 these things have a way of taking on a life of their own. 416 00:20:04,871 --> 00:20:08,290 Like the Zoe Barnes story did about my nomination for Secretary of State. 417 00:20:08,374 --> 00:20:09,751 Except that one we planted. 418 00:20:09,834 --> 00:20:12,128 - And this one you didn't. - No, absolutely not! 419 00:20:12,211 --> 00:20:15,089 I mean, Claire was mortified by those votes. 420 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:20,427 What you're saying is if the coverage influences enough people... 421 00:20:20,511 --> 00:20:22,764 Well, we have to be prepared for that. 422 00:20:22,847 --> 00:20:24,390 I mean... 423 00:20:24,473 --> 00:20:26,308 of course, politically, it would be a disaster. 424 00:20:26,392 --> 00:20:27,852 Maybe, maybe not. 425 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:31,939 You don't think so? 426 00:20:32,023 --> 00:20:34,525 Well, personally, I think Claire would do an excellent job. 427 00:20:36,861 --> 00:20:38,863 Well, I am very surprised to hear you say that. 428 00:20:38,946 --> 00:20:40,031 You don't believe she would? 429 00:20:42,241 --> 00:20:44,869 Well, I've just never really considered it. 430 00:20:46,537 --> 00:20:48,539 The First Lady? As vice president? 431 00:20:48,622 --> 00:20:51,167 Well, 251 delegates think it's a good idea. 432 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:53,294 Well, most of those were from Texas, which was a lark. 433 00:20:55,129 --> 00:20:56,130 Was it? 434 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:00,802 I have as many delegates as you do, Senator. 435 00:21:00,885 --> 00:21:03,554 - But if you start pushing yours my way... - You double. 436 00:21:03,637 --> 00:21:04,847 And take the lead. 437 00:21:04,931 --> 00:21:07,433 - And then Cathy puts you over the top. - That's the idea. 438 00:21:08,309 --> 00:21:09,310 So she's in on this? 439 00:21:09,393 --> 00:21:11,270 She will be. 440 00:21:12,729 --> 00:21:17,318 Well, let's say Claire does take the lead, however unlikely that may be... 441 00:21:17,401 --> 00:21:19,528 - Very unlikely, I would say. - Well, let's say she does. 442 00:21:19,611 --> 00:21:20,863 What do you propose? 443 00:21:25,076 --> 00:21:26,577 I honestly don't know. 444 00:21:29,163 --> 00:21:30,372 Well... 445 00:21:31,332 --> 00:21:33,375 Well, you'd have to support her, wouldn't you? 446 00:21:33,459 --> 00:21:35,044 You... you can't abandon your own wife. 447 00:21:35,127 --> 00:21:37,588 Uh, true, but I can't abandon you either. 448 00:21:37,671 --> 00:21:40,299 Well, if she took the lead, I suppose I'd have to support her, too. 449 00:21:40,382 --> 00:21:42,218 No, I would never ask you to do that. 450 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:45,179 But you don't have to ask. We're on the same team here. 451 00:21:46,180 --> 00:21:47,639 Well, to be perfectly blunt... 452 00:21:47,723 --> 00:21:49,433 what's in it for me? 453 00:21:49,516 --> 00:21:50,684 What would it take? 454 00:21:50,767 --> 00:21:52,812 You're doing the selling. Make me an offer. 455 00:21:54,021 --> 00:21:55,022 Let's say Claire gets it. 456 00:21:55,106 --> 00:21:57,191 I assume I stay on, if you get the general. 457 00:21:57,274 --> 00:21:58,275 Oh, absolutely. 458 00:21:58,359 --> 00:22:01,612 I cannot imagine the next four years without you being my Secretary of... 459 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:03,114 ...State. 460 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:06,909 You'd give me Cathy's job? 461 00:22:07,952 --> 00:22:09,411 We're prepared to. 462 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:20,672 - Doug. - Madam Secretary. 463 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:25,761 We have an issue, sir. 464 00:22:26,929 --> 00:22:29,473 When I first warned the president that ICO would grow, 465 00:22:29,556 --> 00:22:31,683 and grow quickly, he did nothing. 466 00:22:31,767 --> 00:22:34,478 Yesterday, the leaders of ICO sent out this tweet. 467 00:22:34,561 --> 00:22:40,317 "As Suwar is ours. Soon heads will roll into the Euphrates." 468 00:22:40,401 --> 00:22:42,778 That wasn't just in Arabic, that was in English, 469 00:22:42,861 --> 00:22:45,739 and sent out in 16 other languages. 470 00:22:45,822 --> 00:22:47,866 They're media savvy, they're recruiting around the globe. 471 00:22:47,950 --> 00:22:50,327 They have the money and the manpower now. 472 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:51,954 Once they get to the Euphrates, 473 00:22:52,038 --> 00:22:54,123 they'll have a choke hold on northern Syria. 474 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:58,335 We must act, Mr. President, and we must act now. 475 00:22:59,336 --> 00:23:02,089 Normally, there's a tradition of sportsmanship 476 00:23:02,173 --> 00:23:03,715 when it comes to conventions. 477 00:23:03,799 --> 00:23:05,259 One candidate lays low 478 00:23:05,342 --> 00:23:08,387 so the other gets his or her moment in the spotlight. 479 00:23:09,346 --> 00:23:13,059 But not only is the president ignoring a great threat to the world's security, 480 00:23:13,142 --> 00:23:17,479 he's insulted the one man who stood up and spoke out for us all. 481 00:23:18,105 --> 00:23:23,235 When this profile came out about everything the general just mentioned, 482 00:23:23,319 --> 00:23:26,863 the White House said that he was politicizing terrorism. 483 00:23:27,781 --> 00:23:29,866 And when I announced that General Brockhart 484 00:23:29,951 --> 00:23:31,160 was going to be my running mate, 485 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:34,080 the president's campaign said, and I quote, 486 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:38,792 "It's a shame the general traded in patriotism for careerism." 487 00:23:40,127 --> 00:23:42,964 Now, I don't call that very sportsmanlike. 488 00:23:43,047 --> 00:23:44,715 I call it disgraceful. 489 00:23:44,798 --> 00:23:47,843 How many wars has the president fought for his country? 490 00:23:48,844 --> 00:23:50,471 I think we all know, none. 491 00:23:51,013 --> 00:23:54,558 And he questions the patriotism of a man who has fought in many? 492 00:23:55,767 --> 00:23:57,228 You hear me, Mr. President. 493 00:23:57,311 --> 00:24:00,189 I demand that you do something about ICO. 494 00:24:00,272 --> 00:24:02,899 And I demand that you make an apology to the general. 495 00:24:02,984 --> 00:24:05,611 And we're not leaving Atlanta until you've done both. 496 00:24:06,528 --> 00:24:08,405 Live on every network right now. 497 00:24:09,615 --> 00:24:11,033 I gotta hand it to him. 498 00:24:11,117 --> 00:24:12,284 I wonder if this was his idea, 499 00:24:12,368 --> 00:24:14,453 'cause it's almost something like I would do. 500 00:24:15,371 --> 00:24:18,415 We ignore him. It's 95 degrees. Let him sweat it out. 501 00:24:18,499 --> 00:24:21,460 I think the longer we ignore him, the more attention they'll get. 502 00:24:21,543 --> 00:24:22,544 I agree with LeAnn. 503 00:24:23,629 --> 00:24:24,630 So apologize. 504 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:26,340 It's only pride. 505 00:24:27,258 --> 00:24:29,926 I can do it if you want, sir. I wrote the statement. 506 00:24:30,011 --> 00:24:31,720 No, it only works if it comes from Francis. 507 00:24:33,555 --> 00:24:34,598 Claire's right. 508 00:24:34,681 --> 00:24:37,059 And we can do more than just apologize. 509 00:24:37,143 --> 00:24:39,645 I can meet with the bastard. 510 00:24:39,728 --> 00:24:43,774 The issues the governor and the general raise are important ones. 511 00:24:43,857 --> 00:24:48,695 They transcend party affiliations and, quite frankly, politics. 512 00:24:49,530 --> 00:24:52,408 And so in that spirit, I'm inviting the governor 513 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,576 to come here and join me, 514 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:57,788 so that we can have a conversation privately because... 515 00:24:57,871 --> 00:25:01,458 whoever becomes the president is going to have to deal with ICO 516 00:25:01,542 --> 00:25:04,045 and all of the other terrorist threats that we face around the globe. 517 00:25:04,128 --> 00:25:10,384 So I'm looking forward to hearing whatever ideas and solutions that they may have... 518 00:25:10,467 --> 00:25:13,845 because a smart president will steal good ideas from anyone. 519 00:25:13,929 --> 00:25:16,057 Let's kill them with kindness, shall we? 520 00:25:23,355 --> 00:25:24,898 - Governor. - Mr. President. 521 00:25:25,816 --> 00:25:28,735 Would you please put the general on the line? 522 00:25:32,198 --> 00:25:33,199 Sir? 523 00:25:33,282 --> 00:25:35,033 General... 524 00:25:35,117 --> 00:25:38,036 your service to this country is greatly valued 525 00:25:38,120 --> 00:25:41,623 and your patriotism is without doubt. 526 00:25:41,707 --> 00:25:44,960 And in the heat of the campaign, well, we went too far. 527 00:25:45,043 --> 00:25:47,421 We issued statements that we shouldn't have, 528 00:25:47,504 --> 00:25:50,716 and for that I want to apologize, and I do hope that you will accept it. 529 00:25:50,799 --> 00:25:54,761 Far more important to me than an apology is eliminating ICO, Mr. President. 530 00:25:54,845 --> 00:25:56,513 I couldn't agree with your more, General. 531 00:25:56,597 --> 00:25:58,932 If you'd be so kind as to put the governor back on the phone. 532 00:26:02,686 --> 00:26:04,563 I received your invitation, Mr. President. 533 00:26:04,646 --> 00:26:06,523 And will you join us, Governor? 534 00:26:06,607 --> 00:26:09,235 Only if it leads to real action, not just talk. 535 00:26:09,318 --> 00:26:10,861 I can promise you, Governor, 536 00:26:10,944 --> 00:26:13,780 and the rest of America that it will not just be talk. 537 00:26:13,864 --> 00:26:16,992 Then, yes. If it truly leads to securing our freedom. 538 00:26:17,493 --> 00:26:19,495 Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you. 539 00:26:19,578 --> 00:26:21,247 Thank you all very much. 540 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:24,082 Right this way, Governor. 541 00:26:26,793 --> 00:26:28,212 Do you think this a good idea? 542 00:26:28,920 --> 00:26:30,964 What choice do I have? He called my bluff. 543 00:26:48,023 --> 00:26:49,065 Welcome, Governor. 544 00:26:49,150 --> 00:26:50,817 Thank you, Mr. President. 545 00:26:56,865 --> 00:26:58,659 I have a room set up for us. 546 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:05,416 Here. 547 00:27:06,667 --> 00:27:08,252 Have some lunch. 548 00:27:08,335 --> 00:27:11,505 We've got ham, and I think some turkey. 549 00:27:11,588 --> 00:27:13,632 I'm good, but thanks. 550 00:27:13,715 --> 00:27:14,841 Really? 551 00:27:14,925 --> 00:27:17,761 After the stunt you just pulled, I would've thought you love ham. 552 00:27:25,060 --> 00:27:26,228 You put this here on purpose. 553 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:28,272 Well, a little reading material, you know. 554 00:27:28,355 --> 00:27:30,316 Something to pass the time. 555 00:27:30,399 --> 00:27:32,234 I just got a text from Ben Grant saying 556 00:27:32,318 --> 00:27:35,362 searches for this issue is going through the roof since we showed up here. 557 00:27:37,739 --> 00:27:39,658 Ben Grant owns Pollyhop... 558 00:27:39,741 --> 00:27:41,202 That's right. 559 00:27:41,910 --> 00:27:44,621 And you own Ben Grant. 560 00:27:45,997 --> 00:27:48,917 Isn't that what power is? The people you collect? 561 00:27:50,043 --> 00:27:51,962 You really screwed me with that webcast. 562 00:27:52,045 --> 00:27:54,465 I had everything all planned out. 563 00:27:54,548 --> 00:27:57,718 The Federal Election Commission, the Department of Justice. 564 00:27:57,801 --> 00:28:01,054 I was looking forward to watching you go down in flames... 565 00:28:01,137 --> 00:28:02,223 maybe even behind bars. 566 00:28:02,806 --> 00:28:04,975 Well, I'm sorry I ruined your fun. 567 00:28:05,058 --> 00:28:07,269 It's a bit embarrassing, though, isn't it? 568 00:28:07,811 --> 00:28:11,273 I mean, sharing all your most intimate moments? 569 00:28:11,357 --> 00:28:12,733 Videos of your children? 570 00:28:12,816 --> 00:28:15,819 I'm proud of my family. Why would I be embarrassed? 571 00:28:15,902 --> 00:28:19,030 Well, just that you have to stoop so low to win everyone's love. 572 00:28:19,114 --> 00:28:21,116 It feels a bit desperate, doesn't it? 573 00:28:21,199 --> 00:28:24,620 You're 15 points behind in every poll. 574 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:26,663 So, if anyone's desperate, it should be you. 575 00:28:26,747 --> 00:28:29,375 Well, the key to being president is not only winning your battles, 576 00:28:29,458 --> 00:28:30,667 it's winning them with dignity. 577 00:28:31,793 --> 00:28:34,838 - Should we talk about ICO? - Oh, God. Why would we want to do that? 578 00:28:37,758 --> 00:28:39,760 It's why we're meeting. 579 00:28:39,843 --> 00:28:41,637 Oh, right. 580 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:44,473 "Real talk, real action." 581 00:28:44,556 --> 00:28:47,142 That's what you're all about, isn't it? 582 00:28:47,226 --> 00:28:50,271 Well, I suppose we could if you want to, but... 583 00:28:50,354 --> 00:28:54,608 then again we could just take a break from it all and relax a bit. 584 00:28:57,236 --> 00:28:59,530 Oh... God. 585 00:28:59,613 --> 00:29:01,114 This turkey tastes like rubber. 586 00:29:01,197 --> 00:29:02,741 Well, it's better than eating a real one. 587 00:29:02,824 --> 00:29:04,243 Hmm? 588 00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:07,538 Oh, I always wear protection when I'm getting my dick sucked by the Democrats. 589 00:29:11,166 --> 00:29:13,084 You okay? 590 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:16,963 I'm fine. I'm fine. 591 00:29:20,091 --> 00:29:22,553 Don't make me laugh when I'm eating. I nearly choked to death. 592 00:29:22,636 --> 00:29:24,471 Well, that is one way for me to become president. 593 00:29:28,725 --> 00:29:30,143 - Here you go. - Thank you. 594 00:29:30,226 --> 00:29:32,479 - You okay? - Oh, yeah. 595 00:29:32,563 --> 00:29:34,105 Hmm. 596 00:29:36,983 --> 00:29:38,485 Do you mind if I take these off? 597 00:29:39,152 --> 00:29:42,406 They're brand new and I'm still breaking 'em in. 598 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:51,873 You like to play video games, right? 599 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:54,460 Now, how did you hear about that? 600 00:29:56,002 --> 00:29:57,003 Tom Yates. 601 00:29:57,087 --> 00:29:59,255 Oh, yes. 602 00:29:59,340 --> 00:30:02,050 Tom Yates. 603 00:30:02,133 --> 00:30:05,512 That's one person you weren't able to collect, were you? 604 00:30:07,013 --> 00:30:08,474 What did you do to get him back? 605 00:30:08,557 --> 00:30:13,269 Oh, look, I'm sure he was tempted. He is a fiction writer, after all. 606 00:30:13,354 --> 00:30:15,188 You're a New York Republican. 607 00:30:15,271 --> 00:30:16,773 That's an attractive fiction, isn't it? 608 00:30:16,857 --> 00:30:20,402 And you're a Democrat from South Carolina, that's even bigger fiction. 609 00:30:20,486 --> 00:30:21,528 Well, there you go. 610 00:30:21,612 --> 00:30:24,573 And I'm a New York Republican, which is basically a Democrat. 611 00:30:25,491 --> 00:30:28,076 If you were a Democrat, you'd be unstoppable. 612 00:30:28,159 --> 00:30:29,870 You'd be the new JFK. 613 00:30:29,953 --> 00:30:32,331 And if you were a Republican, who'd you be? Nixon? 614 00:30:33,457 --> 00:30:35,792 Nixon was a far more effective president. 615 00:30:35,876 --> 00:30:38,879 The only reason people glorify Kennedy is because he got shot. 616 00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:41,172 Well, you've got that going for you, too, now, don't you? 617 00:30:41,256 --> 00:30:44,676 And you've got your search engine and all your little home videos. 618 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:47,178 See, if people want a piece of you... 619 00:30:48,096 --> 00:30:49,765 you give it to them, right? 620 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:53,018 Oh, is that what people want? 621 00:30:53,101 --> 00:30:54,227 A piece of you? 622 00:31:02,403 --> 00:31:03,654 Do you play video games? 623 00:31:03,737 --> 00:31:05,781 No. My kids do. 624 00:31:09,493 --> 00:31:14,080 There's this one game that my son Charlie, he loves to play. 625 00:31:14,164 --> 00:31:15,874 It's called Agar.io. 626 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,545 I have to admit, I might have played it a couple of times myself. 627 00:31:21,797 --> 00:31:24,049 You start out as a little dot. 628 00:31:24,966 --> 00:31:28,178 And then you go around eating these other dots and you get bigger. 629 00:31:29,179 --> 00:31:33,016 And the bigger you get, you gotta avoid getting eaten by the bigger players. 630 00:31:33,099 --> 00:31:35,268 Meanwhile, you're trying to eat the smaller players. 631 00:31:35,351 --> 00:31:37,813 Hmm. Sounds a little like running for president. 632 00:31:40,315 --> 00:31:42,609 So, are you playing with real people right now? 633 00:31:42,693 --> 00:31:43,819 Yeah. From all over the world. 634 00:31:45,904 --> 00:31:47,573 - Here, you try it. - Hmm. 635 00:31:49,616 --> 00:31:51,242 - Oh, I got eaten. - Press that. 636 00:31:51,326 --> 00:31:53,829 Ah, oh, I see. It makes you small again. 637 00:31:53,912 --> 00:31:56,540 Yeah, you gotta start over from square one every single time. 638 00:31:56,623 --> 00:31:59,042 Oh, God. I got eaten again. 639 00:32:01,462 --> 00:32:02,838 I wonder what the other players would think 640 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:04,631 if they knew who they were playing against. 641 00:32:04,715 --> 00:32:07,008 Oh, I'm rather enjoying the anonymity. 642 00:32:08,218 --> 00:32:09,302 This is unprecedented. 643 00:32:09,385 --> 00:32:11,054 The president and Governor Conway 644 00:32:11,137 --> 00:32:13,098 are meeting right now at the convention hall. 645 00:32:13,181 --> 00:32:14,975 Two candidates, face to face. 646 00:32:15,058 --> 00:32:16,935 They've been in there for about ten minutes, 647 00:32:17,018 --> 00:32:19,020 supposedly discussing the ICO situation. 648 00:32:19,104 --> 00:32:21,314 Now, while the private meeting between the two candidates 649 00:32:21,397 --> 00:32:23,399 continues behind closed doors, 650 00:32:23,484 --> 00:32:26,737 delegates on the floor are gearing up for the next round of voting for... 651 00:32:26,820 --> 00:32:28,363 We should head down. The next ballot is starting soon. 652 00:32:28,447 --> 00:32:30,073 - I'll be down in a minute. - In the second round of voting 653 00:32:30,156 --> 00:32:31,742 a quarter of the delegates changed their votes, 654 00:32:31,825 --> 00:32:35,161 support for First Lady Claire Underwood is picking up steam, 655 00:32:35,245 --> 00:32:37,122 thanks in part to today's breaking story 656 00:32:37,205 --> 00:32:40,751 about Mrs. Underwood's involvement in the Brandenburg negotiations. 657 00:32:40,834 --> 00:32:43,294 A single vote from Senator Scott Sheer 658 00:32:43,378 --> 00:32:46,006 expanded to support from the entire Texas delegation. 659 00:32:50,761 --> 00:32:52,763 Oh. You've, uh, got a call. 660 00:32:52,846 --> 00:32:55,891 Yeah, I better take that. They only call if it's important. 661 00:32:57,934 --> 00:32:59,269 Yeah, this is Will. 662 00:33:03,189 --> 00:33:04,941 Yes, put it through. 663 00:33:05,025 --> 00:33:07,318 - Um, excuse me. - Sure. 664 00:33:12,741 --> 00:33:13,867 Go ahead. 665 00:33:26,880 --> 00:33:28,464 Damn! Nothing. 666 00:33:29,049 --> 00:33:30,926 The fog of war. 667 00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:33,428 A back room within a back room. 668 00:33:33,512 --> 00:33:37,223 Whatever's being plotted in there, I can tell you it's no good for me. 669 00:33:37,307 --> 00:33:39,685 You know, it's at times like these I wish I was Nixon, 670 00:33:39,768 --> 00:33:41,812 had every nook and cranny bugged. 671 00:33:42,563 --> 00:33:44,940 - Mr. President? - Your colleague. 672 00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:46,775 How targeted can he get? 673 00:33:48,234 --> 00:33:50,153 We really shouldn't be discussing this over the phone. 674 00:33:50,821 --> 00:33:52,781 Can he isolate a specific person? 675 00:33:54,324 --> 00:33:56,201 Technically, yes, but-- 676 00:33:56,284 --> 00:33:57,368 A conversation? 677 00:33:57,953 --> 00:34:00,706 There are catch mechanisms in the program to prevent that. 678 00:34:00,789 --> 00:34:04,084 He can override, but it leaves a trail. He's still figuring out how to mask it. 679 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:07,378 Our friend from New York. I want to know what he's saying right now. 680 00:34:10,632 --> 00:34:13,134 Sir, I strongly advise against that. 681 00:34:13,218 --> 00:34:14,803 I also advise that we hang up. 682 00:34:14,886 --> 00:34:16,429 All right, I'm hanging up. 683 00:34:22,603 --> 00:34:24,646 Governor, should we head out? 684 00:34:24,730 --> 00:34:26,522 Just a moment, Mr. President. 685 00:34:27,816 --> 00:34:29,150 There's a great deal of anticipation in Atlanta... 686 00:34:29,234 --> 00:34:30,235 Who was that? 687 00:34:30,318 --> 00:34:32,988 The president. He just wanted the latest delegate count. 688 00:34:33,071 --> 00:34:34,698 ...and we're minutes away from the next ballot. 689 00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:37,450 Here's a graphic of the last round yesterday. 690 00:34:37,533 --> 00:34:40,536 Secretary Catherine Durant led the way with 22% of delegates. 691 00:34:40,621 --> 00:34:41,955 Doug hates it. 692 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:44,750 He hates what? 693 00:34:45,792 --> 00:34:48,670 That you have direct access to the president without going through him. 694 00:34:49,963 --> 00:34:51,381 He wants you gone. 695 00:34:52,298 --> 00:34:53,800 Doug told you that? 696 00:34:56,052 --> 00:34:57,638 He wants me to dig something up on you. 697 00:34:59,097 --> 00:35:01,307 I haven't found anything yet. 698 00:35:01,391 --> 00:35:03,685 And you won't, because there isn't anything. 699 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:06,229 I know. Otherwise, I would've found it by now. 700 00:35:08,649 --> 00:35:09,941 Why are you telling me this? 701 00:35:10,025 --> 00:35:14,195 Because either you're gone or I am, if I don't deliver. 702 00:35:15,822 --> 00:35:16,990 Unless you give me something. 703 00:35:17,073 --> 00:35:20,535 ...First Lady Claire Underwood, a surprising fifth place show... 704 00:35:20,619 --> 00:35:22,954 It can be small. Nothing too damaging. 705 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:25,666 Just so I have something to show him. 706 00:35:25,749 --> 00:35:27,292 In my 30 years of covering presidential politics, 707 00:35:27,375 --> 00:35:29,085 I've never seen anything like it. 708 00:35:32,088 --> 00:35:33,173 Sorry about that. 709 00:35:33,256 --> 00:35:34,758 That's all right. 710 00:35:34,841 --> 00:35:37,928 Shall we go out? The next ballot is about to start. 711 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:39,137 You want to watch it together? 712 00:35:39,220 --> 00:35:42,808 It might look better, the longer we're in here. 713 00:35:42,891 --> 00:35:45,560 Like we grappled with the future of America. 714 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:49,230 Unless you'd rather be out there with the masses. 715 00:35:49,314 --> 00:35:51,274 Oh, Christ. The masses. 716 00:35:51,357 --> 00:35:53,234 - I feel the same way. - We will now commence 717 00:35:53,318 --> 00:35:54,610 the third ballot 718 00:35:54,695 --> 00:35:58,782 for the nomination of our party's vice presidential candidate. 719 00:35:58,865 --> 00:36:01,284 We will start with Alabama. 720 00:36:01,367 --> 00:36:03,036 Madam Secretary, 721 00:36:03,119 --> 00:36:07,708 the great state of Alabama, for Vice President of the United States, 722 00:36:07,791 --> 00:36:11,336 casts 29 votes for Secretary Catherine Durant, 723 00:36:11,419 --> 00:36:14,798 26 votes for the First Lady Claire Underwood, 724 00:36:14,881 --> 00:36:17,884 and our three remaining votes for the Mayor of Mobile, 725 00:36:17,968 --> 00:36:20,261 Alabama's own Jane Winthrop. 726 00:36:20,345 --> 00:36:22,013 Roll Tide! 727 00:36:22,097 --> 00:36:24,224 Alaska, you're next. 728 00:36:24,307 --> 00:36:26,852 Eight votes for Secretary of State Durant, 729 00:36:26,935 --> 00:36:29,855 six votes for Senator Joseph Baker, 730 00:36:29,938 --> 00:36:32,941 four votes for First Lady Claire Underwood. 731 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:34,985 California, 732 00:36:35,068 --> 00:36:39,114 you have 476 votes. 733 00:36:40,281 --> 00:36:42,993 Two hundred and thirty-three for Catherine Durant, 734 00:36:43,076 --> 00:36:48,414 152 for Joseph Baker, 91 for Claire Underwood. 735 00:36:48,498 --> 00:36:50,709 That's huge for the First Lady. 736 00:36:50,792 --> 00:36:53,336 That puts her in third, and she's closing in on second. 737 00:36:53,419 --> 00:36:54,670 Delaware. 738 00:36:55,421 --> 00:36:57,340 Twelve for Durant, 739 00:36:57,423 --> 00:36:59,259 11 for Claire Underwood, 740 00:36:59,342 --> 00:37:01,052 four for Baker. 741 00:37:01,136 --> 00:37:03,638 Hawaii, you're next. 742 00:37:03,722 --> 00:37:06,266 Seventeen for the First Lady, 743 00:37:06,349 --> 00:37:10,937 and 14 for Secretary of State Catherine Durant. 744 00:37:11,021 --> 00:37:12,856 She's got a real shot. 745 00:37:12,939 --> 00:37:14,399 Unbelievable! 746 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:17,778 Well, not so unbelievable. 747 00:37:18,528 --> 00:37:20,781 Forty-four votes for Catherine Durant, 748 00:37:20,864 --> 00:37:23,909 35 votes for Claire Underwood. 749 00:37:23,992 --> 00:37:25,660 Louisiana, 750 00:37:25,744 --> 00:37:28,038 you have 61 votes. 751 00:37:28,121 --> 00:37:29,998 How do you cast them? 752 00:37:30,081 --> 00:37:31,082 Madam Secretary... 753 00:37:31,875 --> 00:37:37,588 Louisiana casts its 61 votes for President of the United States 754 00:37:37,672 --> 00:37:41,176 to Secretary of State Catherine Durant. 755 00:37:41,927 --> 00:37:45,764 Louisiana, I assume you mean vice president. 756 00:37:45,847 --> 00:37:47,390 I mean president. 757 00:37:47,473 --> 00:37:50,852 Madam Secretary, the state of Louisiana 758 00:37:50,936 --> 00:37:53,229 believes this convention should be open 759 00:37:53,313 --> 00:37:56,942 for all parts of the ticket, including president. 760 00:37:59,861 --> 00:38:01,612 Louisiana! 761 00:38:04,032 --> 00:38:05,033 Louisiana! 762 00:38:05,116 --> 00:38:09,704 As the convention agreed to yesterday morning, 763 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:13,792 we are taking vice presidential nominations first, 764 00:38:13,875 --> 00:38:18,713 in order for that process to take place over the full convention. 765 00:38:19,881 --> 00:38:22,592 We have one candidate for president. 766 00:38:23,426 --> 00:38:27,848 Any further discussion on that balloting will be taken up 767 00:38:27,931 --> 00:38:32,727 after the vice presidential nomination process is complete. 768 00:38:32,811 --> 00:38:37,899 If you do not cast your votes, you will forfeit them. 769 00:38:37,983 --> 00:38:41,820 Madam Secretary, we, Louisiana, 770 00:38:41,903 --> 00:38:45,365 cast our 61 votes for vice president, 771 00:38:45,448 --> 00:38:47,826 also for Catherine Durant. 772 00:38:52,705 --> 00:38:54,040 Louisiana. 773 00:38:54,124 --> 00:38:56,167 I work for the man. I'm on his cabinet. 774 00:38:57,460 --> 00:38:59,295 Would you run against him if his nomination were in play? 775 00:38:59,379 --> 00:39:01,631 My goal is to run with the president, not against him. 776 00:39:01,714 --> 00:39:04,300 Look, I love my home state of Louisiana, 777 00:39:04,384 --> 00:39:06,052 - but they're a live bunch... - She'd do a good job. 778 00:39:06,136 --> 00:39:07,720 She's a much better Secretary of State, though. 779 00:39:07,803 --> 00:39:09,680 I'm confident this will all work itself out. 780 00:39:09,764 --> 00:39:11,432 I've considered keeping her on after you lose. 781 00:39:11,516 --> 00:39:13,977 Have you spoken to President Underwood about their defection? 782 00:39:14,060 --> 00:39:16,604 Not yet, but I'll be speaking with him shortly, I imagine. 783 00:39:16,687 --> 00:39:18,314 Hey, this is part of what a... 784 00:39:18,398 --> 00:39:20,233 - Your call. - ...convention is all about. 785 00:39:21,151 --> 00:39:25,113 I wish I could take credit, but... but she called me. 786 00:39:25,196 --> 00:39:27,032 Then again, when opportunity strikes... 787 00:39:27,115 --> 00:39:28,283 Thank you very much. 788 00:39:30,076 --> 00:39:32,120 Definitely not the way to win with dignity. 789 00:39:32,203 --> 00:39:34,455 ...Durant commenting on her home state of Louisiana. 790 00:39:34,539 --> 00:39:35,999 If you win at all. 791 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:42,213 We should get back out there. You've got a nomination to fight for. 792 00:39:47,135 --> 00:39:48,887 The president and I, we had a great talk. 793 00:39:48,970 --> 00:39:51,097 We, uh, even watched the vote together. 794 00:39:51,181 --> 00:39:53,391 But I'm sure you'd rather hear from him on that than me. 795 00:39:53,474 --> 00:39:54,600 Well, thank you, Governor. 796 00:39:54,684 --> 00:39:59,272 Today has certainly been full of surprises, hasn't it? 797 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:03,109 But, then again, Louisiana is the state that gave us Huey Long after all. 798 00:40:03,193 --> 00:40:05,528 As much as I would like to discuss this, 799 00:40:05,611 --> 00:40:06,988 I have to get on with the business 800 00:40:07,072 --> 00:40:08,698 that the governor and I have just discussed, 801 00:40:08,781 --> 00:40:12,660 because the business of the presidency trumps running for it. 802 00:40:12,743 --> 00:40:14,120 - Thank you, Governor. - Thank you, Mr. President. 803 00:40:14,204 --> 00:40:15,246 Thank you all very much. 804 00:40:16,289 --> 00:40:17,373 I'm happy to answer... 805 00:40:17,457 --> 00:40:19,167 I want Cathy in my room, now. 806 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:20,710 I already called her. She refuses to meet. 807 00:40:20,793 --> 00:40:22,295 - She what? - That's what she said, 808 00:40:22,378 --> 00:40:23,671 and then she hung up. 809 00:40:23,754 --> 00:40:25,256 Her staff won't return my calls either. 810 00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:35,850 For this to work, you have to go back to Washington. 811 00:40:35,934 --> 00:40:37,685 I can't leave while you're dealing with this. 812 00:40:37,768 --> 00:40:39,980 If you stay, it will look like you're taking advantage 813 00:40:40,063 --> 00:40:41,106 and campaigning for it. 814 00:40:41,189 --> 00:40:43,649 And the key is to make it look like you're not. 815 00:40:43,733 --> 00:40:44,775 I'll speak with Cathy. 816 00:40:44,859 --> 00:40:46,444 No, look, I've got that covered. 817 00:40:46,527 --> 00:40:48,863 Question is, how we justify your going. 818 00:40:53,159 --> 00:40:54,202 It's not Washington. 819 00:40:55,203 --> 00:40:56,704 It should be Texas. 820 00:40:58,456 --> 00:41:01,251 - Your mother. - It worked before. 821 00:41:01,876 --> 00:41:03,628 I'll leave first thing in the morning. 822 00:41:05,255 --> 00:41:06,339 Take Tom with you. 823 00:41:06,422 --> 00:41:08,674 - Tom? - Oh, he already knows. 824 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:11,011 - Did you tell him? - He put it together. 825 00:41:12,012 --> 00:41:14,597 He said, if you win this thing... 826 00:41:14,680 --> 00:41:17,892 you have to give the speech of a lifetime, and he's right. 827 00:41:17,976 --> 00:41:20,936 Whatever you say in that convention hall 828 00:41:21,021 --> 00:41:24,649 will lay the groundwork for how we sell this to the rest of the country. 829 00:41:26,901 --> 00:41:29,737 And that is why we brought him back, right? 830 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:56,889 You can sleep like that? Sitting up? 831 00:41:57,765 --> 00:41:59,809 I can sleep anywhere. 832 00:41:59,892 --> 00:42:01,269 I'm lucky like that. 833 00:42:04,647 --> 00:42:05,690 We have work to do. 834 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:09,735 All right, let's work. 835 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,825 This could be better. 836 00:42:18,744 --> 00:42:21,247 Read it for me. Out loud. 837 00:42:24,084 --> 00:42:26,794 "I've been my husband's partner in marriage for 29 years." 838 00:42:26,877 --> 00:42:27,920 No. 839 00:42:28,963 --> 00:42:30,298 Slower. 840 00:42:30,381 --> 00:42:32,592 Like you're going to say it at the convention. 841 00:42:36,471 --> 00:42:38,431 "I've been my husband's partner in marriage 842 00:42:38,514 --> 00:42:40,391 for 29 years. 843 00:42:40,475 --> 00:42:42,768 Now, it's time for me to be..." 844 00:42:47,273 --> 00:42:48,566 So I can see your face. 845 00:42:57,825 --> 00:43:01,204 "I've been my husband's partner in marriage for 29 years. 846 00:43:02,122 --> 00:43:06,292 Now, it's time for me to be his partner in the White House for the next four." 847 00:43:08,461 --> 00:43:09,545 You're right. 848 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:11,881 We can do better. 849 00:43:16,635 --> 00:43:21,788 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com