 Leo returns to the White House to help bolster the administration, which is suffering from the loss of Josh, Donna, Will, and the Vice President to the next election campaign. Leo s first day back follows President Bartlet s last State of the Union address, and unlike in previous years there appears to be little momentum on bold, large-scale initiatives. Amidst numerous distractions that dilute the focus of the staff (kidnappings in Colombia, the First Lady s appearance at a NASCAR race, and petulant Congressmen), he challenges the administration on their agenda for their remaining year in office.