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Kent Barrows McKibben

Politician and associate of Cowperwood in legislative matters.

minor

Also known as Kent McKibben, McKibben, Mr. McKibben, Kent Barrows McKibben, the Hon. Kent Barrows McKibben

First appearance: xxxv a political agreement

Kent Barrows McKibben shows up with force in Now This Is Fighting. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young lawyer hired to organize a Hyde Park gas company; he uses his local connections to influence councilmen.

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Character groups

Cowperwood's Inner Circle
Extended Social and Business Network
Political Allies and Adversaries
Business Partners and Servants
Chicago Political Allies

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Breaking point

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Now This Is Fighting
A young lawyer hired to organize a Hyde Park gas company; he uses his local connections to influence councilmen.
In Search of Victory
Shares the view that Cowperwood's strength can help Aileen navigate Chicago society.
A Test
Assists Cowperwood by influencing the society editor and helping to orchestrate the guest list; he observes Aileen's beauty but notes her lack of poise.
XIII: The Die Is Cast
Another faithful caller, but similarly troubled; commercially obligated to Cowperwood.
Obstacles
Cowperwood's smooth and deadly legal advisor, involved in devising the scheme to seize Purdy's property.
A Supper Party
Kent McKibben is another of Aileen's attentive companions, present at the gambling party and watching the unfolding scene.
The New Administration
One of Cowperwood's agents working to suborn aldermen.

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