The West Wing remains as close as modern television gets to pure, unadulterated political catnip. Politicians globally have compared themselves to its idealistic portrayals.
The starry-eyed, walk-and-talk-laden world conjured by Aaron Sorkin seduced even the loftiest policy heavyweights, bridging the gap between political fiction and reality.
For a certain generation, The West Wing was cultural currency that made politics look downright cool, filling a void that was in desperately short supply.
The show has influenced many politicians, with notable figures like Tony Blair and Justin Trudeau expressing admiration and drawing parallels to their own political journeys.
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