Steve (deleted)

Steve was a character mentioned in a deleted scene of Season 1.

Season 1 deleted scenes
Steve was a young man prepared to attend college at Michigan State with a full scholarship for excellent sports skills. He had a drug problem which was covered up with help of his father, Barry, who was the Senior Domestic Advisor for Mike Hodges. (Hodges was a Democratic politician who was competing against Senator David Palmer for the nomination as party candidate for the President.)

Steve and his drug problem were mentioned by Carl Webb, who wanted to blackmail Barry. It worked, as Barry cooperated with Carl to protect Steve's college future.