 PLOT: Originally Palmer only came to California for the debate. But  this episode, when he calls a conference roughly half of his Cabinet  and top advisors are there with him live. What are they all doing  in California with him? They werent around for the debate, and why  would Palmer bring them into the area when the virus is at risk of  release (at it has been since roughly 3 p.m.)? Or have them stay  there for another 12+ hours.