Yes it was a character study and that's what pretty much 80% of the 1st 4 episodes revolved around. The same episodes that captivated people in the first place.

He'd be what's called an "establishment republican". I can see him supporting both Mccain and Romney the last 2 elections but not so much the tea party.

Isn't that everybody's family thanksgiving dinner?

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