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The West Wing (TV show) (view source)
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'''''The West Wing''''' (1999 - 2006) was a TV show depicting the term of U.S. [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] President Josiah Bartlett (played by [[Martin Sheen]]), and the frequent political realities of a party not holding majorities in [[Congress]], despite holding the [[presidency]].
'''''The West Wing''''' (1999 - 2006) was a TV show depicting the term of U.S. [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] President Josiah Bartlett (played by [[Martin Sheen]]), and the frequent political realities of a party not holding majorities in [[Congress]], despite holding the [[presidency]].
Although sometimes accused of having a liberal slant, the show was widely praised by real-life members of both parties, and even benefitted from the involvement of important figures from them, such as [[Bill Clinton|Clinton]] press secretary Dee Dee Myers and [[Ronald Reagan|Reagan]] press secretary [[Peggy Noonan]].
It is sometimes regarded as one of the best TV dramas of modern times, sharing a pedestal with shows like ''Lost'' and ''The Sopranos''. It was widely hailed by political scientists and was a favorite of critics.{{fact|date=January 2008}}
It is sometimes regarded as one of the best TV dramas of modern times, sharing a pedestal with shows like ''Lost'' and ''The Sopranos''. It was widely hailed by political scientists and was a favorite of critics.{{fact|date=January 2008}}