 Josh trumps a potential Democratic challenger in a masterful political move and then hires the challenger s chief of staff and ex-girlfriend Mandy Hampton. Toby tries to warn Sam away from his friendship with the call girl, but to Toby s horror, Sam seems intent on reforming her. CJ tries to spin the latest clash between President Bartlet and Vice President Hoynes. After an American plane is shot down carrying Bartlet s physician, Bartlet s response leaves Leo worried about the President s response.