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John Baxley

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Congressman John Baxley joins other prominent Democrats at Senator Howard Stackhouse's headquarters, recruited by Josh Lyman as a 'big gun' and high-profile surrogate. Josh names him alongside Senators Jackson and White, and Secretaries Weaver and Keaton to pressure Stackhouse for a presidential endorsement and policy clarity on needle exchange funding. Baxley sits present in the tense meeting but stays silent, his status alone adding leverage as allies push the independent senator toward commitment amid campaign strategy debates.

2 appearances

Also known as: Congressman Baxley

John Baxley's Journey

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Endorsement Standoff at Stackhouse Headquarters

Quietly expectant; his presence is meant to support pressure but he remains reserved in the exchange shown.

Congressman John Baxley is present as a named 'big gun' whose mere attendance is intended to add pressure; he does not speak in the excerpt but functions as political muscle …

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Josh Steps Out to Watch the Stackhouse Pressure Session

Reserved — serving as a political symbol whose attendance signals seriousness rather than a speaking role.

Congressman John Baxley is invoked by Josh as one of the 'big guns' recruited to lend weight; he is present as silent leverage though he does not speak in this …

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