Mike Brace (Republican client — off-stage, S01E11)

politically moderate policy-focused polarizing (provokes internal debate) external/outsider to the administration

Off-stage Republican donor/client referenced exclusively in S01E11 political discussions with Rep. Peter Lillienfield.

3 appearances

Domestic legislative politics / policy advocacy

Also known as: Mike, MIKE BRACE

Mike Brace …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S1E11 · Lord John Marbury

Swagger, Subpoena, and a Political Favor

Not present; represented as politically neutral-to-positive in brief characterization.

Mentioned by Mandy as her prospective client; off-stage but narratively active as the reason for Mandy's recruitment of Sam and the source of intra-staff friction.

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S1E11 · Lord John Marbury

Mandy Recruits Sam to Smooth Over a Republican Client

Not present; implied opportunism and willingness to cross partisan lines for effective representation.

Mike Brace is offstage but central to Mandy's pitch: described as a moderate Republican whose policy stances make him attractive to the staff; he is the transactional prize Mandy is …

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S1E11 · Lord John Marbury

Encyclopedic Briefing and a Question of Loyalty

Not present; represented as a tempting, non‑hostile political force that could draw staff away.

Mike Brace is referenced as the prospective Republican employer courting Madeline; his presence is invoked to explain why she might consider leaving or crossing partisan lines.

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