We were bound to get to the ridiculousness that happens during the bipartisan struggle for power, I mean, ahem, bipartisan cooperation. Nothing says U.S. politics like a fight over guns, and even the fictional environment of Designated Survivor can’t move away from the headache. Though President Kirkman didn’t want the first bill in his terms to be this controversial and flawed, he has no choice but to run with it now that it’s out in the open. Uniting a country is difficult enough. If the new Senate only knew how much they need to be united when there are impending attacks on the horizon.
Now working for the Republicans, Aaron must advise Hookstraten on what the best move is for her party. Specifically, he needs to help her make sure everyone knows it is her party, not Senator Bowman’s. The good news is that she’s as fit to be tied by Bowman’s bullheaded attitude as Kirkman is. She’s willing to stick her neck out publicly to help Kirkman get the bill through the Senate, that way they can work together to amend it once it’s in the House.
Hiring an ex-President as his Secretary of State was the smartest move President Kirkman could have made. President Moss not only has deep ties to the old regime who came out of retirement like himself, there’s enough chutzpah between him and Emily to persuade a few key Republicans to flip their votes. Down to the wire votes are becoming par for the course, it’s no wonder there’s excess pizza and liquor in the Oval Office. Luckily the bill passes with a surprising few swing votes. It turns out more Republicans are willing to hear the President out, especially when the First Lady makes such impassioned and respectful pleas.
Despite the country feeling like they’re regaining some semblance of normalcy, things are more dangerous than ever before. They have no idea that the clock may be ticking down to another attack three times more deadly than the last one. With Broooke Matthison dead, it’s back to the drawing board. Agent Wells connects Matthison’s property to another in North Dakota, so she and Atwood go on a road trip. Nothing says dangerous terrorist agenda like a hidden underground missile silo, which houses enough bombs to take out an entire country.
Based on Kirkman’s latest victory, does he have what it takes to unite the country if there is another terrorist attack on the horizon?
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