Jane Adams

Jane Adams is a fictional character from the popular television series, "The West Wing." She is portrayed by actress
Mary McCormack and appears in numerous episodes throughout the show's run.
Adams is introduced as a Republican political strategist who is hired by the White House to help with the re-
election campaign of President Josiah Bartlet. Despite her initial skepticism of the Bartlet administration's liberal
policies, Adams becomes a key ally to the President and his staff, and is eventually offered a position as a White
House adviser.
Throughout her time on the show, Adams is known for her sharp wit and her ability to think on her feet in high-
pressure situations. She is also a skilled political strategist, and is often called upon to help the White House
navigate complex political challenges.
Adams is perhaps best known for her close friendship with White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg, with whom
she shares a sarcastic and irreverent sense of humor. Their relationship is often portrayed as one of the show's most
enduring and important friendships.
In later seasons of the show, Adams becomes more involved in the White House's foreign policy initiatives, and is
instrumental in the peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. She also begins a romantic relationship with
Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman, which is a source of both joy and conflict for the couple.
Overall, Jane Adams is remembered as a beloved character from "The West Wing," and is often cited as an
example of the show's strong writing and talented cast.