In the spirit of those classic one-on-one video games, let's do some matchups between the Bush White House and the Bartlet White House. For the sake of simplicity, I'm using the staff from the first two years of the Bush White House and the first two seasons of West Wing.

Match One: White House Chief of Staff
Andrew Card vs. Leo McGarry: FIGHT!

Most oddmakers give the advantage in this matchup to Card, seeing that McGarry is both a recovering alcoholic and has a weak heart. A weak heart, however, does not necessitate a weak man (See Match Six). Leo will most likely go down once in round two. But he'll be back up, and he won't go down a second time. Look for him to hand Andrew's ass back to him in round three.

Match Two: White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Joshua Bolten & Joseph Hagin vs. Joshua Lyman: FIGHT!

In the real world, Lyman's job title is divided amongst two people for two areas (Policy and Operations). Lyman's efforts to do the work of two men has left him overworked and scatterbrained. So much so that he doesn't even know enough to capitalize on the obvious affections by gorgeous, leggy blondes. Josh can only do so much, and this two-against-one bout won't last past the first round.

Match Three: White House Communications Director
Dan Bartlett vs. Toby Ziegler: FIGHT!

Bartlett, a mainstay on the morning news shows when they need a WH comment on some controversy, is a master of smiling his way through his job. No matter the severity of the situation, he will flash that grin and chuckle through some glib insults to Democrats. Unfortunately, the ability to grin is no asset in the ring. And against such a grim MF as Zeigler, it's actually a deficit. Get ready, Dan, 'cause you're Toby's bitch, now.

Match Four: White House Deputy Communications Director
Jim Wilkinson vs. Sam Seaborn: FIGHT!

These two young turks both have the air of men with something to prove. Wilkinson, infamous in some circles for the Miami recount protest in 2000, knows how to handle people in combative situations, so he's sure to come out strong. Seaborn, a passionate lawyer who strives for perfection, will give it his best but will most likely hit the canvas by the fourth round. When he is convinced of his defeat, he will be heard to mumble meaningless gibberish as "doctorlyonsvegasden".