Aaron Sorkinsays hes often asked whetherThe West Wingcould work today.
This is simply what would be different.
People would watch that and it would be unfamiliar to them as the country they live in.
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On the show, while the Republicans were the opposition, they were reasonable.
Its either House of Cards or Veep.
The result was something that was idealistic and aspirational.
There was even a brief discussion about why it was important to respect Sorkins every word.
What they are going for is that sound, that messiness.
When they get it, its fantastic.
Im going for a different sound.
