#eleanor bartlet

[bestwwquote]

Welcome to Best Quote from The West Wing!

Inspired by all the polls about best quotes from different media/hottest actors from different media I wanted to do one for one of my favourite pieces of media The West Wing.

RULES:

1. It has to be a quote. There are some great unsaid moments but the competition is 'best quote' so it needs to be something someone said.

2. It can only come from the TV show 'The West Wing' that aired from 1999 to 2007. Interviews are not allowed, and anything from 'A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote' that was NOT already in the episode 'Hartsfields Landing' doesn't count.

3. Yeah I already have the end of 'Two Cathedrals' in here.

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[thebreakfastgenie]

okayokay . the west wing 1930s au. where they all work for fdr. or bartlet is fdr something like that

OOOH okay.

Bartlet as FDR I think.

Abbey is very active, Eleanor Roosevelt style

Toby is always the one being loud about antisemitism, encouraging Bartlet to get involved in opposing Hitler, etc. and he finds out Josh still has relatives in Europe and they have a whole moment. They also try to use their connections to get Josh's relatives to the States.

The staff find out about Bartlet's MS but it's never officially announced to the public, it's more of an open secret like FDR's condition.

CJ is the first woman to ever hold the job of press secretary and it's a huge deal. Bartlet almost doesn't hire her even though he wants her, but Abbey persuades him to do it.

The assassination attempt still happens but I'm not sure exactly what it's over.

[malkaleh]

Hi I am stalled on my big WIPs but have some random ideas I did have:

This was sparked by a Discord friend (hi TWW discord) but the Leo McGarry/John Marbury ‘we aren’t dating’ ‘oh fuck we’re dating aren’t we’ that eventually morphs into an OT4 with the Bartlets that is loosely inspired by my Plantaganet OT4 (Rosamund/Henry II/Eleanor of Aquitaine/Thomas Beckett) in that Abbey/John Marbury and Leo/John is just ‘I can’t believe I want to fuck you as well as stab you’ to lovers (eventually Abbey and John are absolutely besties and no, no one is safe - I think their mutual Jed Bartlet appreciation helps).

The Leo/Jed/Abbey OT3 that gets found out as the scandal instead of it being MS.

A POV of Ozorne throughout The Immortals trilogy and his ‘I still love Numair/Arram and very much want him back/will get him back’ through the eyes of one of his mages who absolutely deserves to deal with this.

Something inspired by @lorata’s Hunger Games world building about District One that is just Trauma All The Time.

[b4rtlet]

@lvebug

it was a gesture. a free day to dedicate to something she believed in while making up for all the rallies and fundraisers she missed on the campaign trail. she knew how important funding or favourable word of mouth could mean to a project. ellie could only hope her appointments didn't involve ufos or a wolf only highway.

"hi, eleanor bartlet," a little harried as she entered the room. why all her meetings couldn't be in the same one only leo knew.

– surprise starter for big block of cheese day

[fadeouttowhispers]

the sweetest devotion I've ever known

A/N: see the ‘disclaimers’ in the first one. Same thing applies: unbetaed, imperfect, probably not their final-final form. This one came to me while on vacation, too (sensing a theme...), from a very happy kid in an elevator. There is so much I am not sure about but it's also pure, saccharine fluff. Enjoy ♥️

Now that the baby had calmed down, C.J. let little Eleanor down atop the room’s desk, careful not to get any drool on her just-cleaned dress. Checking herself out in the mirror, she found an image that she had long believed wouldn’t be a thing, but oh, did it warm her heart: Nora, obsessed with her mother’s necklace as she was attempting to fix her unruly wavy hair with her cute bow headband.

“Oh, you’re growing up so fast, baby girl,” C.J. cooed, her eyes filling with some of the emotion she felt — some of it, exhaustion, but the best kind. C.J. picked her up again, but Nora turned towards the mirror that had caught her eye earlier, smiling happily. “You are beautiful. Yes, you are. Those blue eyes are going to be trouble for us… Let’s hope you didn’t inherit Daddy’s puppy eyes, too.”

Her daughter was the happiest little kid on either side of the Mississippi. Her dad was a sweet goofball, so it wasn’t a huge surprise that she had gotten some of those genes… But it was just a joy to see her slowly become her own person, with a mix of both hers and Danny’s personalities, while looking like her mini me at that young age. That all bowled her over her, in the best of ways.

It was then that Nora caught onto their reflections and started giggling, fascinated by the fact that whoever was on the other side was doing the same things as her. Nora reached forward? So did the kid in the mirror. She hid on her mom’s shoulder? Nora couldn’t know what the other did until she saw her reappear at the same time… She was equal parts suspicious and fascinated by that doppelgänger, and C.J. could barely contain her amusement.

It was truly the most endearing sight of C.J.’s life, as anything that her daughter ever did was. She was fascinated by how smart her kid was, and this moment was worth wasting a couple of minutes on. C.J. walked them closer to the mirror and pointed at it — and so did the other side. 

“That is me, Mama,” she smiled before pointing back at herself, using the word Nora would often babble when referring to her. “And this is Nora,” she pointed toward the mirror, watching Nora’s awestruck yet confused expression, especially when her hand pinched her nose and that also happened to the other baby. “You!”

Her daughter’s giggles were everything she needed to get through her days. C.J. kissed the crown of her head before fixing her bow again – but not for the last time, that much she knew. She left Nora on the floor, so she could finish putting on perfume and earrings, when she saw her husband appear in the corner of the mirror. She turned around, matching his adoring smile as he walked towards her.

“And me? Am I not beautiful?” He asked teasingly, raising one eyebrow.

“You look dashing, Fishboy,” she complimented sincerely as she made a point to fix his bow tie, green and complementing her dress.

“This tie makes your eyes pop. Come on now, we’re gonna be late. I don’t want the Bartlets getting mad at us because we got late to their youngest’s wedding. So… Let’s not be, okay?”

[hoffmans-hoffman]

Simon Bartlet

Name: Simon Cain Bartlet

Nicknames: Aces(Secret Service), Flowers(Secret Service), Single Sally(Josh Lyman), Butterfly(Abbey Bartlet)

Occupation: College student

Family: Dr. Bartlet (Grandfather), Mrs. Bartlet (Grandmother), Jonathan Bartlet(Uncle), Josiah Bartlet(Father), Abbey Bartlet(Mother), Elizabeth Bartlet Eleanor Bartlet Zoey Bartlet(younger sisters)

Relationships: a few unnamed girlfriends and boyfriends

Allergies: Meat(All)

Religion: Atheist

First appearance: Five Votes Down

Last appearance: Tomorrow

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Five Votes Down

With his father down five votes in the house to pass the Gun Control Bill, Simon makes some visits and very interesting phone calls to some people hoping to sway the votes, but Leo McGarry phones a friend in Hoynes who also takes all the credit for the bill passing.

Crucified

Simon is in the scandal sheets every couple of weeks, whether it's who he's dating, his religious choice against his father or...weirdly his veganism. He makes a visit to the senior staff and to hide from his mom. In this visit CJ has a long painful talk with him and a few hours later, he came back with a small piece of paper that says “I will try my best to stay out of the scandal sheets for the next three months - Simon Cain Bartlet„ and CJ still has it in her office.

Aces is Missing

In a visit to Simon's college, his parents along with the senior staff have a moment of fear and worry for Simon's health. The visit started out as normal and all well and good till a rogue student starts a riot and suddenly Simon is nowhere to be seen which makes the secret service worried so they send three agents to try and find Simon. When Simon was found he had a broken nose and arm...but other than being traumatized he was okay.

Simon, CJ and Josh

(yeah I know it's not Josh and CJ's actors it just fits)

When they lose Mrs Landingham...it affects everyone in a different way, Jed is angry, Leo and Charlie were in shock, Toby was putting in a front and Sam was sad. Simon, CJ and Josh were grieving together like siblings...Simon the strong shoulder to cry on, CJ the caring one and Josh the one crying a lot. In losing Mrs Landingham, Simon, CJ and Josh bonded with this loss but it wouldn't be their last time going through this.

Twenty Five

Simon is moved out of his college dorm and into The Executive Residence as his youngest sister is kidnapped. Simon...Simon isn't doing well at this point in time, he's tired and angry that he has no power in this situation all he can do is watch his parents struggle along with the senior staff. When his father invokes the Twenty Fifth amendment Simon leaves the oval office and almost the white house but is stopped by Josh and CJ as Toby returns from the hospital. Simon starts a full blown argument with the Senior Staff and leaves the White House in a huff, Toby suggested to Glen Allen Walken that sending a few secret service men to go after Simon and Glen allows this.

Leo McGarry

Simon had always been close to Leo even before his dad was president, Simon looked up to Leo and always came to Leo about his problems mostly because his dad scares him. Being at Camp David when Leo has a heart attack Simon panics and freezes as other people help Leo. This makes Simon feel it is his fault Leo dies. Mallory asks Simon to speak at Leo's funeral and at first he accepts it...but when it comes time for him to say his few words he is unable to.

A bond so strong

This time coming to his aid is CJ and Josh, this time them being his shoulder to cry on as only a few words into his speech he says “I,I'm sorry...I can't„ and quickly remove himself from the podium as he bursts out in tears. In that moment everything sinks in for him and every tear he has suppressed over the past years comes exploding out and he tells Josh to help him out and they walk out to try and calm him down.

Gremlin Energy

Simon is working hard on Santos campaign and it's physical and mentally killing him over it as he just wants to make everyone proud of him. As he is doing this his friends and coworkers can see the toll it's taking on him and it is Josh who ultimately tells Santos to take Simon off the campaign team. Later Simon becomes Josh's aid/Secretary after the end of the campaign.

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #86, continued!

This week's fics beneath the cut!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Locus Amoenus by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

Spring Training by casliyn | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

hope was a letter i could never send by hanyolo | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

my days now end as they began (with thoughts of you) by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

don’t be my last strange encounter! by hell_to_breakfast | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

CJ/Danny

every moment led me to this place by Luppiters | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

if everything could feel this real forever by WhatBecomesOfYou | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

not everyone loves asters by somuchwhatever | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Abbey/Jed

The First Lady by unseenacademic | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

In-fidelity by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

With Pomp and Parade by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Real Food (For Thought) by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

the memories i run from by Khoshekh42 (Parks and Recreation crossover) | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

Loving Eleanor Bartlet by silasfinch | Rated T | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

Triumvirate by HarmonyLover for vialethe | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss/Sam Seaborn | Complete

give me something I can handle (a good lover or someone who’s nice to me) by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

crazy little thing called love by rearviewmirror | Rated T | Jed Bartlet/Leo McGarry | Complete

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

five kisses that never happened by hondagirll | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Ellie Bartlet/Will Bailey | In Progress

Keep Breathing by mlea7675 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott | Complete

Livin’ On A Prayer by Ash_Wilkes | Rated T | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

Little Ellie by Anonymous | Rated G | Ellie Bartlet/Vic Faison, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

And Something for Us to Remember too by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Elizabeth Bartlet Westin/Doug Westin, Ellie Bartlet/Vic Faison, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete 

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Weekly Press Briefing #86: February 11th - 17th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 11 – February 17. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 15: Celestial Navigation aired on February 16, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 14: The War At Home aired on February 14, 2001.

Season 4, Episode 15: Inauguration: Over There aired on February 12, 2003.

Season 6, Episode 15: Freedonia aired on February 16, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 11 - February 17:

Amy Landecker posted a screenshot of Josh Lyman in sunglasses. 

Amy Landecker posted photos of her and Brad’s dog Angie, including photos of each of them with the dog. 

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of his wife Amy with one of their dogs, along with a sweet Valentine’s Day message. 

Dulé Hill posted a photo from the TCAs where he was talking about his upcoming show “The Express Way with Dulé Hill”, a four part docu-series airing on PBS beginning April 23. 

Dulé Hill posted photos of himself and his wife Jazmyn continuing their Valentine’s Day oyster tradition. 

Janel Moloney posted a photo of her beagle Ollie eyeing her son’s birthday breakfast. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself donating platelets.

Josh Malina posted a cast photo from the 1992 National Tour of A Few Good Men. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself at the Academy Nominee Luncheon (she is a Governor). 

Mary McCormack posted photos of her daughter Rose playing live at the Whisky a Go Go as part of a benefit for HEARTbeats. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a photo of herself with her pup for Valentine’s Day. 

Richard Schiff posted a photo of himself with his wife Sheila for Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and his wife on bicycles in celebration of Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted photos of himself at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

Daily Josh Lyman: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

No Context BWhit: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 17

@twwarchive: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

@twwgifs: February 11 | February 14

Editors’ Choice: 

This week, we’re bringing you some of our favorite fics that touch on what could have been: here are a few of our favorite canon divergence fics!

i want your complications too by thefinestmuffins for JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/John Tandy | In progress | What could have happened between Josh and Donna during Dead Irish Writers if Josh and Amy had never really gotten off the ground? Canon-divergent from 100,000 Airplanes. In Whatever Way You Need by TemperanceCain | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | C.J. has a problem. Margaret offers a solution. before i forget by jazzjo | Rated G | C.J. Cregg, Talmidge Cregg | Complete | standing at the fork in the road, c.j. chooses her father and ohio, at least for now. or,  a love letter to my grandmother let my love fix you up (when you’re coming undone) by JessBakesCakes for hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | The Gaza Arc reimagined: what if Sam flew to Germany to make sure his friends didn't miss their third chance? love is not a victory march by epigraphs | Rated G | C.J. Cregg/Simon Donovan | Complete | On a bench in Times Square, surrounded by lights and sounds and sights and people, she lets herself fall apart. The Deepest of Needs by deandratb for broken_hearted_bard | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | His proposal is a failure, his job is only getting harder. At least his best friend isn't going anywhere. Begins the night after “7A WF 83429.”

This week's fics coming in the reblog!

[marshmelonlover]

Ellie Bartlet is such a sweetheart and no one can tell me otherwise.

[mariedemedicis]

The West Wing recast

         Ajiona Alexus as Eleanor “Ellie” Bartlet

“She was doing exactly what she was supposed to do. She... I’m sorry. She was asked a question and she said what she knew to be true. And when you start firing doctors for that, you’ve crossed a line somewhere.”

[rather-impertinent]

Poldark: Series 1, Episode 6.

What is the matter with the women of this family? The men.

[andallthatmishigas]

I’m back on my Bartlet hyperfixation. I would love a wee JAB fic.

Oh man I've not written for them in a solid like 5 years. Here's a little something for you.

"Dinner!"

Jed sighed, taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes. He had spent hours reviewing campaign plans. The words were starting to blur together. It felt like two in the morning, not dinnertime. But that was enough for now.

A knock came at the door. "Yeah?"

The door to Jed's office opened and ten year old Zoey came in. "Daddy?"

"Hi there, sweet pea," he greeted.

"Mommy says you gotta stop being a politician so we can eat," Zoey said.

Jed chuckled. "I'm sure Mommy did. I'm coming now." He stood up and came to take her hand. They both went out into the dining room together.

Eleanor was already there, helping Abbey set the table. "Hi, Dad," the teenager said gently.

"Hi, Ellie," he answered. "Everything looks great, ladies. Let's eat!"

"Hang on, Jed, I need to talk to you for a minute. In the kitchen, please. Girls, sit down and serve your plates. Ellie, you help Zoey," Abbey instructed.

Wondering what he was in trouble for, Jed warily followed Abbey into the kitchen. "What's up, Abb?" he asked.

All of a sudden, Jed found himself backed up against the fridge.

"Wh-?"

Abbey cut off his question with a searing kiss. Jed didn't waste any time holding her tight and letting his hands wander over those fantastic curves of hers. And then as quick as it started, she pulled away. Her hands rested on his chest as she smiled at him.

"What was that for?"

"Oh I just missed you. I knew I'd only get you out of that damn office for dinner, so I'm taking advantage," she said, her nose wrinkling as she grinned.

"Well I'm sure glad you did, sweet knees." As a show of his appreciation, he squeezed two big handfuls of her ass.

She yelped and smacked him on the chest in retaliation. They were both laughing when she took his hand and led him back to the dining table for dinner with their girls.

[mandalamarigold]

Nancy McNally,

Eleanor Bartlet,

Big block of cheese day.

[malkaleh]

For the Fanfic asks - for the askers: 1. My favorite fic of yours: TWW Hunger Games AU or I Tried to Rewrite It but I Can't It's just soooo good! I love both fandoms and your ideas and headcanons are absolute perfection! The vignettes are so potent; there's so much which is said in so few words. And I admire your creativity and the ability to create such vivid AUs. If you ever decide to write more for this AU, I'd read 100k words in a heartbeat. 2. My favorite chapter in my favorite fic of yours: Surprising no one, I'm gonna say it's Chapter 4 of I Tried to Rewrite It. I know I've told you this a million times, but I love what you came up with for Abbey and the entire Bartlet family. (St)Abb(e) Bartlet is my queen! Give my girl a couple of sharp, pointed objects and she'll rule the world. 😉😊 5. A fic I haven’t read yet from you, but I want to: As someone who was obsessed with The Tudors when the series premiered, and someone who's always loved Anne Boleyn and Natalie Dormer's portrayal of her, I'm looking forward to reading your Tudors fics. 💜 7. What made me the most emotional after reading: Donna! Poor girl... back to the Hunger Games/TWW crossover, but Donna's story broke my heart, shattered it into million pieces 😭😭😭

I am so so complimented oh my gosh! Also the fact that people loved Abby and her emotional support knives makes me so so glad because it was my definitive image of her in the Hunger Games AU.

And Nat Dormer was so extraordinary wasn’t she (she’s the reason I got into The Tudors really - I watched it in 2009 when I was visiting a friend and oh my gosh INCREDIBLE. Before that I was mostly into Eleanor of Aquitaine!)

Donna’s story was…apologies for the overshare but a lot of that was mine and I’m so glad it didn’t come across as a cliche or silly.

Thank you so so much friend I will be saving this compliment to my phone as a screenshot 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[b4rtlet]

VERSE : doctor on deck — star trek

GIVEN NAME: eleanor emily bartlet PREFERRED NAME: ellie RANK: lieutenant DIVISION: science POSITION: researcher, neurology and exobiology

Born to Galactic renowned surgeon, Abigail Barrington, and politician, Josiah Bartlet, the second of their three daughters. Raised in the heart of political power on Earth, Ellie’s life was always walking the delicate balance of public service and public opinion. Yet, unlike her more politically-minded siblings, Ellie gravitated toward science, seeking solace and meaning through understanding of the life forms that populate the galaxy.

Studying exobiology at university, she eventually goes on to get her medical degree from the Starfleet Medical Academy specialising further in neurology. It is in her first year at the Academy that her father is elected as President of the Federation.

Beyond members of the press corps nosing their way into her business she hadn't predicted much of her life to change. While her refusal to engage did mean she was mostly left alone, she was quickly disappointed by the odd lecturer who began to go easy on her or the strangers who suddenly wanted to be friends.

[aryasnow]

Rules: List 10 of your favorite female characters from 10 different fandoms and tag 10 people.  

tagged by @dollsome-does-tumblr, thank you!

Emily Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)

Betty Draper (Mad Men)

Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica)

Eleanor Shellstrop (The Good Place)

Abbey Bartlet (The West Wing)

Captain Kathryn Janeway (Star Trek: Voyager)

River Song (Doctor Who)

Olenna Tyrell (Game of Thrones)

Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Cordelia Chase (Angel: The Series)

not tagging because I never know who to list on these but if you’d like to list 10 of your faves please consider yourself tagged!!