I think it's why it's called entertainment! LOL
I love it but yes, agree, it's hard to watch now as it just saddens me on what our reality has become!
The Diplomat is a good 2nd choice if you loved West Wing. You got CJ and Josh actors on it this new 3rd season! And the dialogue is reminiscent of West Wing but yeah, nobody does the Presidency as well as Martin Sheen
Back in those days, the shows were so great because they were so dialogue/character driven like ER, Friday Night Lights, etc. These days it's more plot and maybe character driven.