Aaron Sorkin Says Joe Biden’s Decision To Withdraw Was A ‘West Wing’ Moment As White House Honors Show On 25th Anniversary

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1. > Creator and executive producer Aaron Sorkin pushed back on the cynicism that the show was an impossibly idealized version of the White House.

   > In fact, as he spoke to a crowd of several hundred, he said, “The show was idealistic, aspirational and romantic. Over the years, I’ve noticed that during times of peak political tension, pundits will warn us not to expect a West Wing moment. They need to expect the selfless act of statesmanship, not to expect anyone to put country first. Don’t expect anyone to swing for the fences or reach for the stars. But the fact is, West Wing moments do happen. And Dr. Biden, we saw proof of that on the morning of July 21. That was the kind of thing we do stories about.”

2. It was a running act of patriotism the right is in awe of Bartlett.

3. Uhhh, Aaron Sorkin is so annoying and self-indulgent

4. Aaron Sorkin wrote an “Op-ed” in the New York Times going on about how if he were writing the election, he’d have the Dems nominate Mitt Romney. Sorkin thinks really real people’s lives are a game, and can piss off.

5. He was forced to withdraw. Insane to think a man of that much power would give it up without a fight

6. Fuck me that was 25-year ago.

7. It was a completely selfless and patriotic act that I wager will never be forgotten.