here’s what I think on the sex, gay and otherwise: it is part of Washington. Young hotties use it to advance their career. Creepy old men in power let it happen that way. So, is it overdone? Probably, but probably only by about 20%.
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Worked on the edge of smaller politics and a lot rings true, especially the constant 24 hour being on all the time, with constant crisis management and lots of pillow talk.
Profanity, sex, murder all part of life. Doesn't mean I need to watch shows that contain them. This is why Hollywood is in the gutter...viewers are willing to follow them there.