Political differences split the Crane family into separate camps after Martin announces his support for radical right-winger Holden Thorpe on television. As a result, Frasier and Niles decide to endorse radical left-winger Phil Patterson.

After Thorpe calls into Frasier’s radio show, the two become involved in a verbal brawl, which only deepens Frasier’s commitment to Patterson. In fact, Frasier goes so far as to appear in a television spot promoting Patterson’s candidacy, only to discover that Patterson is slightly off-balance.

Realizing that acknowledgment is the best strategy, Frasier tells his radio audience that he supports the candidate of “grandiose thoughts.” Unfortunately, even the on-air support of Frasier Crane cannot get Patterson elected.