Which "The West Wing" Character Is Your BFF?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
7 min
Which "The West Wing" Character Is Your BFF?
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About This Quiz

Life in The White House is fast-paced, with each day bringing new challenges and opportunities. Find out which member of the Bartlet administration you'd regularly join for drinks to unwind.
Would you want your BFF to be more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I would much prefer someone who is very outgoing.
I'd prefer a mix of the two with the ability to be extroverted at times.
I'm very introverted myself, so that would probably be the best fit.
I want someone who is both, but maybe a little bit more introverted.

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What level of education would be the best fit for your BFF?
High school or some college.
Masters degree.
College degree.
Doctorate degree.

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Would you say it is important that your BFF is poetic?
That's not really something I'm looking for.
I do enjoy poetry, but I don't need to be hammered over the head with it.
Absolutely, I am very drawn to poetic types.
As long as it's not too over the top. I like things to be fairly conversational.

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Would you enjoy discussing history with your BFF?
I'm a total history buff and I would love to talk about the past.
I'm more focused on the here and now, but a general knowledge of history is nice.
History can be interesting, but I will get bored with too much of it.
To a certain degree, but let's keep things relevant.

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How much do you enjoy listening to personal stories?
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of personal stories.
I really don't have much time for stories, can we get back to business?
I enjoy a good story. I'm interested in those that tell a heartfelt tale.
I love a good story and I can be patient with getting to the point.

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How would you describe your love life?
Frustrating.
Fairly stable, depending on the day.
Non-existent.
Sparse.

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How would you describe your career level?
At the top of my field.
Moving up in the world.
Pretty high up on the ladder.
Just starting out.

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Do you struggle with any major illnesses?
No, I'm extremely healthy.
I have some things to deal with, but overall I'm pretty fit.
My health is fine, but I do have some family members with major health issues.
Yes, but I try not to make a big deal out of it.

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Would you say that you are more masculine or feminine, in a stereotypical sense?
I can play a more typically masculine role, but I'm still quite feminine.
I have some feminine qualities, but I'm mostly masculine.
I would say I'm very masculine in almost every way.
I embody traditionally feminine qualities.

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Would you say that you are a cynical person?
I'm generally quite optimistic, but I do get frustrated by those who are questionably motivated.
I am known to be incredibly cynical, but I'm romantic in my ideals.
I'm a very optimistic person, despite some of the terrible things I've seen.
I guess I'm a realist. I want to believe in the best, but it's hard to be disappointed by reality so often.

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Which subject would you most like to discuss with your BFF?
Philosophy.
News.
Gossip.
American history.

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Which American state fits you the best?
Iowa.
New Hampshire.
New York.
California.

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How liberal are you?
I'm a very liberal person and proud of it.
I'm slightly more conservative.
I'm pretty moderate, but I do consider myself to be liberal.
I'm able to see both sides of the argument, but I'm slightly more liberal.

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How do you react when your ideals are compromised?
It just makes me reexamine my ideals.
I hate that. It really does drive me crazy.
It's not easy, but I know that it comes with the territory.
It's all about compromise, but if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.

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Would you say that you're a workaholic?
I definitely work too many hours, but it's just part of the job.
I guess I am. My primary focus in my life is my work.
I try to stay balanced in my life, but it can be hard to do that in my position.
I balance work and life better than most people around me.

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How comfortable would you be in front of the cameras?
I'd really shine when I'm on camera.
For the sake of the administration, you do not want me in front of the cameras.
I would be pretty nervous, but my charm might pull me through.
I would be very confident in front of the cameras, but it would be stressful.

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Are you into discussing sports?
I'm not a sports fan at all.
I would be fairly lost on the topic of sports.
I could hold my own when discussing sports.
Absolutely. I've played many sports in my life.

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How interested are you in becoming President of the United States?
I really can't imagine it.
I think I'm just the right person for the job.
I have almost no interest in the job. It looks way too stressful.
I'm not sure if I'd want the job, but I'd probably be pretty good at it.

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How much physical stamina do you have?
Sadly, not as much as I used to.
I can get worn out, but I have pretty amazing stamina.
I really have to pace myself. I'm no spring chicken anymore.
I've got quite a lot of energy and stamina.

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Which description best matches your age?
Young and full of possibilities.
I'm middle-aged. I've seen some things, but there's still more to come.
I'm an adult, hopefully with many great years still ahead.
Getting up there, as much as I hate to admit it.

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Would you consider yourself to be more of a leader or a follower?
I tend to follow other's lead, but I do have some things to say about their decisions.
I tend to be more of a leader, but I'm not sure I want all that responsibility.
I'm a born leader, even though it's not always all it's cracked up to be.
At this point, I'm still very much a follower.

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How do you feel about President Bartlet keeping his illness a secret for so long?
It was a hard choice, but I'm sure he did what he thought was best.
I have to admit, I would feel a bit betrayed by it.
I understand it, but he really should have just been open and honest.
I didn't like that choice, but I would make the best of it.

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Would you say you have more of a fiery or calm personality?
I'm generally very calm, but I can get very worked up at times.
I get fiery on a regular basis.
I tend to be pretty calm. It's is almost unheard of for me to get fired up.
I have a fiery and passionate personality. You'll either love it or it will drive you crazy.

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Which monument in Washington, D.C. do you like the most?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Washington Monument.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Lincoln Memorial.

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Which subject in college would you most likely study?
Economics.
Communications.
Literature.
Political science.

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Which aspect of a democracy are you most drawn to?
The legislative branch.
The judicial branch.
The free press.
The executive branch.

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Are you more concise or do you tend to be long-winded?
It's pretty rare for me to ramble on, but it happens once in a while.
I try to always keep things concise and to the point.
My stories do have a tendency to go on for a while.
I've definitely been told to wrap it up a time or two.

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Are you married?
Yes, I've been with my partner for many years.
I'm divorced, but we do stay in touch.
I'm single and still looking for my partner in crime.
My work keeps me too busy for a relationship.

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How much do you like to laugh?
It's pretty rare for me to laugh.
I have to stay pretty serious most of the time, but I have a great sense of humor.
I love to laugh and poke fun.
I am very funny, at least I think so.

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Have you ever had a crush on your boss?
I'm slightly embarrassed to say, but yes I have.
That has never been something that happened to me, probably because I'm usually the boss.
Does a teacher in school count? Otherwise, no, I don't think so.
I wouldn't call it a crush, but I definitely do admire my boss.

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