This is a great show, I am happy to see that it was picked up by Netflix after cancellation by ABC.
I like the political drama and the clear good intent of the un elected President Kirkland. Sutherland plays this part very well and seems to combine humility with authority very well.
My only beef is that the show paints Republicans as the only villains. Only occasionally is President Kirkland victim of the Democratic mafia. I just feel that the writers have to stop showing their left leanings and blind democratic support. They need to call situations as they see them. Write stories that show Kirkland being knifed by the dems as well! Just show politicians regardless of party as divisive and self promoting! They seem to do this with lobbyists and the professional consultants but not with senators and congress people.