Pennsylvania Governor and Democratic presidential candidate. He initially vows a clean campaign but secretly sleeps with intern Molly, causing a pregnancy scandal. He ultimately fires his manager, promotes Stephen, and accepts a backroom deal to secure the nomination.
Stephen serves as the junior campaign manager directly under Governor Morris, handling early strategy and operations.
Morris and Molly share a brief romantic encounter that results in pregnancy, creating a major campaign liability.
Duffy's campaign actively works to undermine Morris's nomination prospects through backroom deals and strategic sabotage.
Morris exercises executive authority to remove Paul as a scapegoat for the unfolding scandal.
Ida's journalistic pursuit directly opposes Morris's campaign, which actively blocks her access to information.
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