Mike Novick

Mike Novick was the chief of staff to Senator (and later President) David Palmer. He was fired from his position following Palmer learning that Novick had been involved in a well-intentioned, though misguided, attempt to remove Palmer from office following an unpopular decision.

He was later chief of staff to Vice President Charles Logan, who tapped Palmer as an advisor after becoming acting President. This led to something of a reconciliation between Novick and Palmer.