Character

Mark Sterns

professional reliable strategic

Mark Sterns serves as Communications Director for Sam Seaborn's congressional campaign in California's 47th district. Will Bailey names him publicly during a roll call outside the Orange County Municipal Building, listing him with Campaign Manager Scott Holcomb and Finance Manager Betsy Wadkins. The announcement bolsters the campaign's image of readiness amid Will's decision to step back from day-to-day operations, entrusting Sterns with shaping media strategy and public messaging to advance Sam's leadership and voter appeal.

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Mark Sterns's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy

Will Lists the Team; Sam Is Forced to Lead

Not present; represented as competent and ready to shape public narrative.

Mark Sterns is named as Communications Director; his citation functions to reassure reporters that messaging will be professionally managed.

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S4E9 · Swiss Diplomacy

Will Quietly Relinquishes the Helm

Functionally present through naming; suggests readiness to shape narrative around the leadership change.

Named as Communications Director during Will's roll call; his role is to manage messaging and shield Sam from missteps as the campaign becomes public-facing.

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