as a front runner for the Democratic nomination for president in 2006, Baker's surprise decision not to run at the outset leaves the race wide open. When the convention is deadlocked, Baker enters the race from the floor as a draft candidate, but withdraws over fallout due to the discovery of his non-disclosure of his wife's depression. Nominated for vice president by President Santos following the death of Leo McGarry. Robert Ritchie (James Brolin): Governor of Florida. Republican nominee for president in 2002, defeated by the incumbent, President Bartlet. Ray Sullivan (Brett Cullen): Governor of West Virginia. Republican nominee for vice president in 2006. Served as a U.S. Attorney and Attorney General of West Virginia before becoming governor. (Seasons 6–7) Foreign officials Maureen Graty (Pamela Salem): Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Season 6) Lord John Marbury (Roger Rees) is first introduced as the former British High Commissioner to India and an expert on the Indian subcontinent. He is later appointed Ambassador from the United Kingdom. Known for his colorful and flamboyant personality, he frequently pretends to mistake White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry for the White House butler (calling him 'Gerald') and outwardly flirts with First Lady Abigail Bartlet. In one episode, he lists his noble titles as including "Marquess of Needham and Dolby" and "Earl of Croy;" however, "Lord John Marbury" or "Lord John," as he is usually addressed, would be more consistent with his being the younger son of a duke or marquess, not a peer in his own right. (Ep. 1.11; 1.12; 2.12; 3.16; 6.14) Defense Minister Abdul ibn Shareef of Qumar (Al No'mani): Brother of the Sultan and terrorist leader, assassinated by the United States. (Ep. 3.22) Campaign staff Bruno Gianelli (Ron Silver): A sharp political operative and consultant introduced in the third season as the campaign manager of Bartlet's 2002 bid for reelection, and continues in this role through the fourth season. His unmatched track record of victories includes a House district that no Democrat has won for decades, several different U.S. senators and state governors, as well as a win for an unspecified Israeli prime minister. The character reappears as Eric Baker's campaign manager for the 2006 Democratic primary, only to become an independent consultant to Republican nominee Arnold Vinick after Baker withdraws from the race. The change of political affiliations mirrored Ron Silver's real-world change of party affiliation, as the noted