Remembering John Spencer

I cannot say for sure if he was the brains of the West Wing - somehow Jed Bartlett's IQ of 150 (see definition here) seemed to overshadow his sensibilities. Nor can I say he was the conscience of the show, because evidently that was why Communications Director Toby Ziegler was fired from the White House staff. One can look at it in oh so many ways, but when no reason is left standing, John Spencer remains in his death, an integral pillar that held up the show for what it was and in some ways always is - intelligent, loyal and personable. My short tribute - John Spencer, the wind beneath the West Wing...