Patriotic Gamble is a poltical thriller that tells of a presidential election process gone haywire. Despite winning the popular vote in his reelection bid, certification in the Electoral College is uncertain.Intense deal making and violence litter the political landscape, as chaos engulfs the House of Representatives. Steve Wagner, Chief-of-Staff, confronts Cody Manville, rich power broker who orchestrates a constitutional crisis.Wagner gambles to conceal a secret about the president"s health.Bizarre happenings electrify Inauguration Day. Wagner must choose between the West Wing or reconciliation with his estranged wife.