The big bad RNC in this fiction is actually doing EXACTLY the things Harry Reed, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, their predecessors and the DNC have been doing with great effectiveness for about 20 years now against the Republicans. In the real world they have been running rings around the Republicans with their strategy, and somehow the Republicans have either not been able to recognise the strategy or have not been united enough to counter it. The writers had to know this and are spinning their political preferences to rewrite history the way they wish it was. Still, it is a good piece on Washington politics, if a bit simplified. This will become more obvious to the electorate at some distant future, but it can be seen now in the voting record, which 99% of Americans forsake for the opinion of the 87% Democrat press opinion. Like religion, most politics is about believing in the unbelievable, in ignoring the facts, and crucifying those who speak factually.

Senate would have more say over nominees...

I waited long enough to make a comment about this program. It is awesome! I'm watch 2 to 3 episodes at a time. I am really hooked on this one. Thank God she is no Palin. It would be a series of total disaters and blunders. As far as the plane crash, they only wanted to give you a background as to what happened to the plane. As anyone knows, what goes up must come down. But down where? In the mountains in a radical country makes it even better, especially if you lose some new weapon that is simple to use. Improves the plot and gives you more material to work with.The point is, this series is well thought out and keeps you interested. God only knows what the President of the United States handles every day. But we do know he is constantly bombarded with problems and has to put in long hours. It a great series and they should keep this one alive. Thanks Hulu, this one is really great and glad you have it.Typingfast

I've seen several descriptions that make me raise an eyebrow and wonder if this, too, has been outsourced.....so I guess it was no surprise when it read "plane crashes 'over' Pakistan".....doesn't a plane crash INTO something? (mountain, ground...etc.)