"With a capital cast and provocative plots, 'The West Wing' generates sky-high approval ratings and just a hint of scandal"

By Ken Tucker 

[Section that includes Moira is shown, I may include the whole thing when time permits]

......  Another Sorkin mistake was casting Moira Kelly as a political consultant who began the series as Josh's ex-girlfriend but whose scowly, abrasive roles has evaporated into a series of background grimaces.  "Moira is a terrific actress," says Sorkin diplomatically.  "[but] we just weren't the right thing for her.  She expressed that she felt the same way, and as a result, story lines haven't been invested in that character, because we knew that at the end of the year, we'd be shaking hands and parting."  Bye-bye, Moira who did not respond to requests to comment on her departure.  ......