President Walker is outraged, saying that they compiled a list of candidates which they are systematically ruling out, and that they are no closer to finding a replacement for Vice President Matthews than they were a month ago. As soon as she leaves the room, Linda and Frank agree that they should cross her off the list of candidates. Christina believes that she couldn't afford to go to the funeral stating that 'There are 600,000 people counting on us, I can't let my feelings get in the way of that.'įollowing the opening credits, we open on the Oval Office, where President Walker, Frank, and Linda are interviewing the Chair of the House Oversight Committee, Tabitha Lonnergan who is practically silent. He also reveals that Christina did not attend the funeral. Paul is incredulous, revealing that a month has passed since Peter died. Christina suggests he run for Peter's vacant seat in the House.

This episode opens with Paul Capra, head of the shipbuilder's union, arriving to see Christina Gallagher in what is presumably Peter's DC office.

House of cards season 4 episode 12