The central protagonist, a Brooklyn congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for a major-party presidential nomination. She navigates political hurdles, builds a campaign team, faces systemic barriers, and ultimately aims to be a catalyst for change despite limited delegate support.
Walter initially supports Shirley's campaign in exchange for delegate coordination.
Stanley oversees daily campaign operations and strategy.
Robert is hired to manage student outreach and campaign logistics.
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