Arnold Vinick
The moderate Republican senator who runs against Santos.
Arnold Vinick is a Republican senator from California and his party's presidential nominee, played by Alan Alda. He is socially moderate and fiscally conservative.
His politics are loosely based on John McCain and Barry Goldwater.
Quick Facts
- First
- "In the Room"
- Last
- "Tomorrow"
- Portrayed by
- Alan Alda
- Nickname
- Arnie
- "Big Sur" (Secret Service code name)
- "Beltway Arnie"
- Occupation
- Four-term U.S. Senator (R-CA)
- U.S. Presidential Candidate
- Incoming Secretary of State
- Affiliation
- Republican
- Spouse
- Catherine Vinick (deceased)
- Home
- Santa Paula, California
Facts from the source article.
Background
Vinick loses the election to Matt Santos, who then names him Secretary of State.
Alda won the 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for the role.
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