On Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 18, President Kirkman asked Speaker Hookstraten if she would be willing to become the next Vice President of the United States. Without hesitation, Hookstraten said yes, but then a scandal broke causing Kirkman to wait to make the announcement.
Kirkman didn't think the Turkish controversy was a big deal, but others in the Republican party did and launched an Ethics Committee investigation. Kirkman was still undeterred.
Now there is another issue at hand. On Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19, someone challenges Hookstraten's speakership and it's the biggest battle of her political life.
Take a look at the pictures and see what you think. Is Tom nominating Hookstraten despite the controversy? What will the Ethics Committee find?
Check it out and let us know your thoughts.
"Misalliance" airs on Wednesday, May 3 at 10/9c on ABC!
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Hookstraten Gives a Speech - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Speaker Hookstraten is all smiles as she gives a speech at some conference. Behind the scenes, though, trouble is brewing for Kirkman's new best friend.
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The Master - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Hookstraten is an eloquent speaker and has everyone's rapt attention. Has Kirkman nominated her for Vice President despite the ongoing ethics investigation?
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With Rapt Attention - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
It's nice to see Alex back at the White House. Her and Tom make a beautiful first couple. Have the kids come back to Washington too?
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Show of Strength- Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Tom and Alex have no problems showing a little bit of PDA. It's nice to know there's so much love and respect between Alex and Tom.
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Big Smiles - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Tom and Alex are all smiles. We have no idea who the guy is sitting next to them, but they look like proud parents. He seems a little shy though.
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An Honor - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
It's not just an honor to be sitting next to the President of the United States, but when you can shake his hand, it makes it much sweeter. The unknown young man is taking full advantage of his seating arrangement.
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Uh-Oh - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Whenever Seth has his phone out it usually means bad news and by the look on his and Emily's face, it seems like something bad might have happened. Did Abe Leonard finally finish his story?
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Looking Grim - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Seth and Emily look a bit better than earlier, but they still look a little grim. Maybe whoever is speaking made a faux pas and that's what made them cringe.
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Happier - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
What a change in disposition. Of course, this could be before whatever disaster Seth and Emily learned about earlier. Are they smiling about Hookstraten or something else?
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A Happy President - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
It wouldn't be surprising if Kirkman decided to do what he wants and nominate Hookstraten for Vice President despite everything going on. Tom is hard-headed sometimes and has no problems getting what he wants when he wants it.
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Time to Speak - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Tom is at the podium now and is all smiles. Whatever he's announcing, it's sure to be something big, but who are all those kids behind him?
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A Closer Look - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Those kids look thrilled to be on stage with the President of the United States. If we were up there with POTUS, we would be thrilled too!
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A Standing Ovation - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
We can't tell if it's the same event or not, but Hookstraten and Aaron seem pretty happy to be where they're at.
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Giving Advice - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Aaron is great at his job, but he needs to pay attention to what's going on instead of giving his boss advice? Is he telling her what to say when she goes on stage?
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Intense - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Could this be the Ethics Committee hearing on Kimble's Turkish troubles? What will the Ethics Committee find?
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The Committee - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
These people are taking their job way too seriously. Who wants to go to a job every day that makes them so unhappy?
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Pink is In - Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 19
Even though the Committee is discussing a serious issue, it doesn't you can't look snazzy while you're doing it. We're loving the pink suit this Committee member is wearing.
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