A "sordid past" stops Christine from running for political office (class president), but she recognizes in Lisa qualities of an ideal candidate: a straight-B student with an uncle who owns a pizzeria, an ability to talk on and on without really saying anything, and a boringly uneventful personal background. Christine quickly nominates Lisa and immediately elects herself campaign manager. Elsewhere, Senator Lance Prevort is up for re-election, but his effects toward it aren't gaining votes. Nasti's chances for a public post look good in the polls. A course in electronics prepares Justin for a political career, while traits for a political future land Alasdair in detention. Blip's Arkaid comes under political fire for being a bad community influence. El Capitano proves there are no military cutbacks under the newly elected regime. Christine and Lisa brainstorm for a campaign slogan. Alasdair and Justin elect a castaway leader and discover a political cover-up at summer camp. Young campaign workers grease the wheels of their candidate's electoral chances with counterfeit money. Justin hopes the principal will run for the School Board, while Alasdair gets on death row for winning a foreign election. Alasdair also recognizes communist parallels quite close to home.
—statmanjeff