Character

Campaign Aide

blunt confrontational politically astute impulsive

Campaign aide assists Sam Seaborn's California congressional run under manager Scott Holcomb. Alerts Sam to operational hiccups like the canceled Teamsters event and interjects on strategy, dubbing Bartlet's visit a 'second banana' risk that undermines independence. Spots Ivan 'Izzy' Perez's past Communist gubernatorial bid after Donna's meeting, blasts her stupidity, and predicts electoral wipeout. Sam fires him instantly for the outburst, exposing tensions over optics and personnel discipline in the high-stakes race.

4 appearances

Campaign Aide's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Cut Short — The Call That Reveals a Campaign Split

Focused and matter-of-fact—procedural urgency without theatricality, trying to keep the floor moving.

The campaign aide calls Sam out to get his attention, interrupts the Will call, and supplies the punchline 'Second banana,' delivering practical, on-the-floor clarity and punctuating Scott's point in a …

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Appearance of Dependence

Slightly concerned and reactive; focused on logistics and the immediate flow of information.

The campaign aide calls out to Sam, relays/notes the canceled Teamsters appearance and punctuates the exchange with a glib 'Second banana,' functioning as an operational node between scheduling realities and …

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Donna Vetting Ivan—A Photo Creates a Political Liability

Derisive and panicked — focused on the perceived immediate threat to the campaign and expressing it crudely.

The campaign aide identifies Izzy Perez, disparages Donna for meeting him, and loudly warns that the campaign will be harmed — behavior that prompts Sam to fire him immediately.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Donna's Coffee With 'Izzy' Becomes a Campaign Flashpoint; Sam Fires an Aide

Contemptuous and alarmed—reacts with hostility under perceived crisis and tries to vent frustration at Donna.

The campaign aide reacts bluntly and contemptuously to Donna's report—insulting her competence and warning of electoral disaster—provoking Sam to fire him immediately.

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Affiliation

Sam McGarry's Congressional Campaign