Character

Horton Wilde Campaign Staffer

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Staffer at Horton Wilde's surrogate campaign headquarters inside Mattress World. She coordinates media logistics, fielding Elsie Snuffin's query on availability for CNN's 'Inside Politics.' She notes the candidate's downtown commitment at five PM prevents a live slot tomorrow but suggests taping or reconfirming with producers. Her direct handling of details keeps the underdog effort operational despite White House pressure via Sam Seaborn. Practical focus aligns with the team's stubborn push for a 'campaign of ideas' after Wilde's death.

4 appearances

Also known as: woman, HORTON WILDE, contributors, GIRL (campaign staffer)

Horton Wilde …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S4E6 · Game On

Mattress World: Will's Last Stand (A Campaign of Ideas)

Focused and practical; intent on securing media exposure despite constraints.

Answers Elsie's question about a media booking, explains the tape/live constraint for 'Inside Politics' and offers to reconfirm—handles scheduling with businesslike calm.

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S4E6 · Game On

The White House Ultimatum Meets a Campaign of Ideas

Unruffled, businesslike; focused on logistics rather than the political argument unfolding nearby.

The Woman responds to Elsie's question about 'Inside Politics' availability, stating the show could accept a taped segment but noting a downtown commitment at five; she performs pragmatic scheduling triage …

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S4E6 · Game On

Barroom Argument: Principles vs. Pragmatism

Encouraged and appreciative; momentarily buoyed by Sam's acknowledgement.

A Horton Wilde campaign staffer (representing the group) applauds Sam when he thanks the team, participates in the cheer, and helps create the scene's emotional lift of gratitude and solidarity.

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S4E6 · Game On

Ghostwritten Lines, Named Author

Buoyed and vindicated by Sam's praise; briefly elated and motivated to continue work.

Represents the cluster of campaign staffers who applaud Sam's remarks, cheer when he praises the work, and receive his encouragement — functioning as the campaign's morale barometer.

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Affiliation

Horton Wilde's Campaign