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 day-to-day lives of three Capitol Hill staffers.

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 announces his position that troops should be withdrawn from Iraq, the Republicans counter with a resolution forcing a yea or nay vote on immediate withdrawal.