Long-Term Plans for Alda on The West Wing?

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Several articles have been published online recently about Alan Alda and The West Wing and what may become a much larger role on the NBC series. Alda is currently appearing as Republican Senator Arnold Vinick but, if things go his way, he may appear as President Vinick during the 2005-2006 season. The series is setting up a showdown between Alda’s character and Matt Santos, a character played by Jimmy Smits. The two will be contenders for the next president of the United States of America in the series.

Despite falling ratings, a seventh season is all but assured. Also, viewers are very surprised by Alda’s portrayal of a Republican, when the actor himself is a Democrat.

Sources: Scotsman.com, SouthFlorida.com