Ryan and Josh in “Talking Points”

Where you going?

To meet Congressman McKenna.

That's funny, actually.

No, it isn't funny. He's a two-bit jerk of a House member. He holds us hostage every time we have a budget or a trade deal, or enough discretionary authority to buy an ice cream cone. I've got the Speaker of the House in ten minutes. I'm gonna smile, bob my head, and stick him in the outbox.

Beat it. I've got a meeting.

So do I's the thing.

It's just me and McKenna.

I'm his new Legislative Director. Hi. He figured it'd be leverage enough that he's on two authorizing committees and can stall half your budget priorities. Is this the part where you smile and bob your head?