The West Wing The Al Smith Dinner (Season 7, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

The West Wing

The Al Smith Dinner (Season 7, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

A pro-life special interest group launches an ad attacking Santos for his abortion stance, but Vinick also sees it as trouble since he's also pro-choice and doesn't want to draw attention to the issue. With Vinick ahead in the polls, he ...See moreA pro-life special interest group launches an ad attacking Santos for his abortion stance, but Vinick also sees it as trouble since he's also pro-choice and doesn't want to draw attention to the issue. With Vinick ahead in the polls, he has no incentive to debate Santos and thus continues to drag his feet over negotiations. Back at the White House, C.J. orders new Communications Director Will Bailey to not answer questions from the press about the leak investigation. Written by Murray Chapman See less

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28 cast members

Name	Known for
Alan Alda Senator Arnold Vinick Senator Arnold Vinick See fewer	MAS*H (1972)
Kristin Chenoweth Annabeth Schott (credit only) Annabeth Schott (credit only) See fewer	Pushing Daisies (2007)
Allison Janney C.J. Cregg C.J. Cregg See fewer	The Help (2011)
Joshua Malina Will Bailey Will Bailey See fewer	A Few Good Men (1992)
Mary McCormack Kate Harper (credit only) Kate Harper (credit only) See fewer	Deep Impact (1998)
Janel Moloney Donna Moss Donna Moss See fewer	The West Wing (1999)
Richard Schiff Toby Ziegler Toby Ziegler See fewer	Man of Steel (2013)
John Spencer Leo McGarry Leo McGarry See fewer	The West Wing (1999)
Bradley Whitford Josh Lyman Josh Lyman See fewer	Get Out (I) (2017)
Jimmy Smits Matthew Santos Matthew Santos See fewer	Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Martin Sheen President Josiah Bartlet (credit only) President Josiah Bartlet (credit only) See fewer	The Departed (2006)
Janeane Garofalo Louise Thornton Louise Thornton See fewer	Mystery Men (1999)
Ron Silver Bruno Gianelli Bruno Gianelli See fewer	Timecop (1994)
Patricia Richardson Sheila Brooks Sheila Brooks See fewer	Home Improvement (1991)
Dean Norris Steve Hodder - Republican Party Chairman Steve Hodder - Republican Party Chairman See fewer	Breaking Bad (2008)
Lisa Darr Becca - Women's Alliance for Choice Becca - Women's Alliance for Choice See fewer	Gods and Monsters (1998)
NiCole Robinson Margaret Hooper Margaret Hooper See fewer	Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)
Matthew Del Negro Bram Howard Bram Howard See fewer	City on a Hill (2019)
Ramon De Ocampo Otto (as Ramón De Ocampo) Otto (as Ramón De Ocampo) See fewer	Notorious (2016)
Alex Manette Reporter #1 Reporter #1 See fewer	We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Charles Noland Reporter #2 - Steve Reporter #2 - Steve See fewer	Wayne's World (1992)
Caroline Duncan Reporter #3 Reporter #3 See fewer	Soul Santa (2021)
Kerstin Lindquist Anchor Anchor See fewer	That's My Bush! (2001)
Eric La Barr Vinick Staffer Vinick Staffer See fewer	Slate (2012)
Mark Alkofer White House Staff (uncredited) White House Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
Lisa Cornelison Carmen (uncredited) Carmen (uncredited) See fewer	Port Charles (1997)
David Cubero Whitehouse Staffer (uncredited) Whitehouse Staffer (uncredited) See fewer	Rome & Jewel (2008)
Beau Wilson Vinick Aide (uncredited) Vinick Aide (uncredited) See fewer	The Family Plan (2023)