Matt Santos

Matt Santos

Matthew Vincente "Matt" Santos is a fictional character on the American television show The West Wing, played by Jimmy Smits. His initial appearance is as a Democratic U.S. Representative from Houston, Texas. According to West Wing writer and producer Eli Attie, Santos was based on then Illinois state senator, and later U.S. Senator, then President Barack Obama.

Read more about Matt Santos:  Personal Life, Presidential Campaign, Election Aftermath

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