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A camera crew follows Democratic Florida Congressman Robert Wexler and his staff as they go about their daily duties during the 2004 election cycle in this 6-part series.

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Christian Science MonitorGloria Goodale

The dealmaking and image-shaping are eye-opening, but the single most unnerving aspect of the show is just how young the army of political aides who make the system run really are.

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Entertainment WeeklyAlynda Wheat

The access is such that you almost wish every member of Congress had a TV crew. [25 Aug 2006, p.81]

VarietyJoe Leydon

A slickly produced and irresistibly engrossing docu series that offers a multilayered look at various forms of politics.

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Washington PostPaul Farhi

There are no big tricks, no screaming fireworks, no shocking pull-back-the-curtain exposés on "The Hill." Instead, it's a solid and useful look at some smart, passionate people trying do something they think is right.

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Baltimore SunTom Dunkel

Those unschooled in the ways of Washington may have trouble following some of the political machinations and plot nuance, but there's no mistaking passion when you see it.

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The New York TimesAnita Gates

The series is slick and usually interesting, but until the final episode (covering the debate over withdrawal from Iraq), not completely compelling television.

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Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron

[It] gets high marks for capturing the spirit and idealism of the staff but only passing grades for storytelling.

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LA WeeklyRobert Abele

The problem is that seemingly everything is touched on... but the narrative is little more than a series of snapshots of how a congressperson’s office runs.

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Boston GlobeJoanna Weiss

The insular nature of D.C. culture -- and the lack of natural light in Congressional hallways -- seems to impose monotony.

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New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley

It's not a very artistic or compelling documentary.

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The New YorkerTad Friend

Its creators apparently didn’t want to compromise their vision by making the material needlessly comprehensible.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this show is 5.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes

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Maurice F gave it a10:
The dealmaking and image-shaping are eye-opening, but the single most unnerving aspect of the show is just how young the army of political aides who make the system run really are. And on a sour note, the access is such that you almost wish every member of Congress had a TV crew. I like it

[Anonymous] gave it a0:
I usually like documentaries, but this is just bad and sloppy. It's most dramatic topics are so boring it sickens me. I highly recommend not watching it.

John gave it a0:
What a sappy show. Why would anyoe care about this guy's boring life? Politics has never been worse.

Matt gave it a10:
Can't wait to hear about some more fun things to do!!!

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