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Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) and his staff engage in politicking as the 2004 national election approaches; Halie reflects on dating a Republican.

Wexler and his staff work aggressively to offer an alternative to President Bush's Social Security reform; Halie pushes Wexler to join a press conference about Darfur.

The office grapples with how to respond to Bush's nomination of John Roberts for the Supreme Court and discover the judge's connection to the 2000 Florida recount.

When Hurricane Katrina hits, Wexler becomes the angry voice of Katrina refugees.

Wexler's district is hit hard by Hurricane Wilma; Halie settles into a new apartment; Eric and James accompany Lale to visit her parents.

When Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) announces his position that troops should be withdrawn from Iraq, the Republicans counter with a resolution forcing a yea or nay vote on immediate withdrawal.