Opinion: Tempted to vote for Jed Bartlet in 2024? ‘The West Wing’ was always a fantasy
As the next presidential election looms with a sense of impending gravity, it’s challenging not to daydream about a different scenario. Consider, for example, a leader who prioritized deeply held principles over the demands of their major contributors. Imagine one capable of truly empathizing and educating themselves when confronted with unfamiliar issues, instead of simply following the politically convenient path. Envision, even, a president who stirred hope within you, someone who ignited a sense of national pride, despite your reservations about such feelings. In essence, envision Josiah Edward “Jed” Bartlet, the U.S. President as portrayed by Aaron Sorkin and embodied by Martin Sheen over seven seasons of the acclaimed NBC series “The West Wing.”








