Junior campaign manager for Governor Morris. He discovers the governor's affair with intern Molly Stearns, helps fund her abortion, and is fired for disloyalty. Later, he blackmails Morris after Molly's overdose, secures his promotion, and covers up the scandal.
Stephen serves as the junior campaign manager directly under Governor Morris, handling early strategy and operations.
Paul and Stephen initially collaborate as senior and junior managers to drive Morris's primary campaign.
Duffy represents the opposing campaign's ruthless strategy, directly clashing with Stephen's initial idealism.
Stephen and Molly engage in a casual physical relationship that quickly becomes entangled with political scandal.
Ida actively investigates the campaign and directly challenges Stephen over his unauthorized contact with the opposition.
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