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The celebrated ensemble drama following a U.S. president and his staff as they set public policy and face personal problems in a `parallel universe' (as one of the series' executive producers called it) that can be remarkably similar to the real one. An Emmy juggernaut (four Best Drama awards in its first four seasons) as well as a Peabody winner, `Wing (more…)

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Season 6, Episode 18 La Palabra

First Aired: March 9, 2005

Super Tuesday's approaching and Santos, trailing Russell and Hoynes in all of the states, must do well in California to stay alive. Still, his cautious reaction to a GOP-passed bill barring illegal immigrants from getting driver's licenses in the Golden State is uncharacteristic. Meanwhile, Donna tries to figure out why Hoynes, who's leading in California (and is about to be endorsed by a major Latino group), hasn't gone there to campaign.

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Guest Cast

Teri Polo Helen Santos

Tom W. Chick Reporter

Matthew Del Negro Bram

Alex Manette Reporter

Penny Griego Anchor

John O'Brien Reporter

Michael Reilly Burke Bill Brewer

Karis Campbell Ronna

Ivan Allen Anchor

Dalia Phillips Reporter

Gary Cole Vice President Bob Russell

Ray Wise Gov. Gabe Tillman

Christine Avila Reporter

Randolph Brooks Reporter

Charles Noland Reporter

Castulo Guerra Gil Garcia

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Premiered: September 22, 1999
Rating: TV-14
Premise: The celebrated ensemble drama following a U.S. president and his staff as they set public policy and face personal problems in a `parallel universe' (as one of the series' executive producers called it) that can be remarkably similar to the real one. An Em… (more)