Oh, Allison Janney's acting is superb as always, but that retcon in an episode of retcons just is the top of the irratating iceberg. I really wish they hadn't done that.

Debbie: yes indeed. I think the show was clever in letting a year pass between Mrs. Landingham's death and Debbie becoming Jed Bartlet's chief secretary; by this time, the viewers are ready for a new character and can appreciate her in her own light.