1780 Old Dog
In any voting, voting, etc., which requires a "majority", it is not that more is better, or that the most needs to be pursued.
People don't need to do that at all, they just need the most basic numbers that will lead to a "majority".
Even if it is just right, 67%, as long as this majority situation is formed, no matter how many numbers there are, there will be no difference between it and this number.
Like 100%, is there any difference from that?
No!
They are all passed decisively with majority consent, and at most it will only add a "unanimous vote" achievement.
In essence, it is no different than sixty-seven percent.
The short old man has experienced too many intrigues and political struggles in his life. He knows this very well. He also knows that for the current Gladstone, what he really needs is only the 1789%, or Twenty percent.
Even if the others are given to him, it doesn't make any sense whether he takes them or not.
Most situations have already been formed. Does it make sense to have one percent more or one percent less?
The elderly understand this, and so do the political speculators. If they do not want to become the dispensable one percent, what they need to do most now is to identify themselves and then negotiate.
Otherwise, once others do it first, they may not be able to make it in time!
Everyone knows that this is the rule of the game, this is how the game is played, and today's situation is much better than the short old man imagined.
At least, judging from the current situation, it would be the best outcome if those people did not turn to the No. 2 candidate.
They can still fight for that part!
He then gave some advice, "First select those small groups with a large number of votes. These people are more important."
Although there are only a dozen or more than twenty people in these small groups, they account for several percent, or even ten percent, of the entire committee!
They are not like those individual individuals who only account for a few tenths.
The effect of these people when united is far greater than those scattered votes. They may not be able to make the No. 2 candidate win, but they can prevent Gladstone from becoming the winner.
Once the positions of these people are clarified and negotiated, the remaining scattered ones will slowly become attached to them.
This is why it is said that as long as Gladstone's support rate returns to above 60%, he will be able to seal the victory!
Gladstone nodded, hesitantly, "Do you think... there is a chance?"
He was talking about the No. 3 candidate. The short old man laughed loudly, "You care too much about what you haven't got yet and what you may lose. These disturb your thinking. You should calm down."
"He has no foundation outside. Who will support him?"
In one sentence, the truth about the ecological environment of the federal political arena was revealed!
Without capitalists behind him, why should he be elected chairman of the Progressive Party Committee?
You must know that this position is not a position that only has power but no obligations. In this position, what needs to be done is to allow the Progressive Party to continue to gain more supporters and have greater influence.
This cannot be achieved by the chairman of the committee alone, nor can it be achieved by relying on these cadres in the Progressive Party. It does not need the hands of capitalists to achieve it!
You asked a group of non-partisan people to vote for you?
Why?
Those in the liberal camp can do nothing but cause trouble. Why is it that the core battle areas of every election are placed in swing states?
It is to allow those who have no political stance to stand on your side. Those people who rely on propaganda will not agree with you at all.
Only when the capitalists come to an end can we have a chance to pull them over!
Whether it’s free fried chicken and beer, factory tax coverage, or simply direct bonuses, capitalists have to do these things!
There are things that partisan politicians can do.
But there are some things that can only be left to the capitalists!
The short old man regarded the No. 2 candidate as a danger because of his special status in charge of external relations and he knew many capitalists.
Capitalists will provide him with "ammunition" that can not only attack political opponents but also dissidents within the party.
As for candidate No. 3...
The short old man didn't notice him at all. This fight was always between the two of them!
After returning, they quickly classified some committee members together based on their cognitive relationships.
Among them, Senator Langdon's small group consisted of eleven people, accounting for 4% of the total votes.
Not too big, but not too small either!
When the short old man saw this group of people, he suddenly remembered something, "I remember you called Lynch. How was your chat?"
In the eyes of the short old man, Lynch is the easiest to satisfy among this group of people.
Lynch is not in politics, but the little girl next to him is taking this path.
He would not throw away so many assets in his own hands. As long as he didn't come into this small circle by himself, the short old man wouldn't have too much to guard against.
The capitalist's demand is more money, just satisfy his demand for interests!
As for the little girl named Catherine, she chose the mayor.
By the time she grows up enough to have an influence on the top leaders of the Progressive Party, the old man feels that she may have been dead for many years by then!
Beyond that, Lynch is actually a very good partner, willing to spend money and not pushy.
Unlike some people who sponsor hundreds of thousands and come here all day long asking about this and that, he never cares about things that have nothing to do with him!
Gladstone pursed his lips, "He wanted a clear answer, but I didn't give it to him."
The short old man was a little curious, "What does he want?"
Gladstone was very close to him, so naturally he would not hide it, "I heard what he meant, maybe because he thought his girlfriend might run for governor or congressman, and I hope I can support her..."
Yes, in fact, as of now, Catherine can run for governor, congressman, or even run for president without any problem!
There are also some cases in the federation of ordinary people who have not experienced grassroots running for governor or members of Congress successfully, but please note that it does not happen often!
It would take almost a few decades for someone with no political background to become a governor or a member of the House of Representatives as a civilian.
But these people will step down in two years at most, and four years at most.
Without political background and personal connections, even if they are given power, their power cannot be exerted.
The Federation is not a "power-based" country. Unlike those feudal dynasties, people only recognize "official positions" and not people.
You say you are a governor, and others will listen to you whatever you want to do, because you hold great power and are a governor.
Impossible in the Federation!
You say that you are the governor and you want to develop a certain policy. The first reaction of the people below is not "Okay, I will go to work immediately" but "Where is the money?"
If there is no money, there will always be people, right?
Without money and people, who will regard you as governor?
In a society driven by capital and interests, even if ordinary people suddenly ascend to a high position, they will soon fall down!
Look at the famous high-level officials in the history of the Federation. Which one does not have rich experience in working at the bottom?
Even if the working hours at the bottom level are short, at least it will look good on your resume!
People are more supportive of officials who have experience working at the bottom and know how to deal with basic problems. This is how voters choose!
As for why there are still people who suddenly gain support inexplicably and transform from ordinary people to important politicians?
After all, isn’t it to resolve conflicts and divide the groups that create conflicts?
Because politicians and capitalists know very well that power without a foundation is like a bomb, and the first person to be killed is the one who holds it!
Lynch made this request now, in case he really asked Catherine to run for governor or congressman or something soon, Gladstone felt it was very difficult.
One female governor is enough. If there are more, she may be targeted by some people!
And in such a sacred place as the Congress, no one from the Progressive Party, the Conservative Party, or the Socialist Party has ever considered letting women in!
If Lynch demands that he must honor it, it will make things difficult for him.
The short old man also frowned after hearing this, but he quickly relaxed and said, "In fact, you don't have to worry at all."
"I remember that girl also interned at the Presidential Palace for a year, right?"
Gladstone nodded repeatedly, "Yes, it's Trueman's way."
The short old man laughed, "Look, she comes from the common people. She went to an ordinary high school, and later went to an ordinary university. She also interned in the Presidential Palace, served as a city councilor, and now she is elected as the mayor..."
"Do you think the next step is for her to run for governor or congressman?"
The short old man's eyes were very cloudy, but there seemed to be an indescribable energy in his eyes. He could see through the confusion and see the essence of things clearly at a glance!
"With such a perfect resume, neither Lynch nor that girl would simply let her try to cross over."
"It's like building a house. If the foundation is not laid properly, the higher you build it, the faster it will fall down."
"Lynch is very ambitious, and he will not let Catherine run for governor or congressman so soon."
Gladstone thought about it seriously and felt that it made sense, but there are always things in this world that exceed people's expectations!
"But just in case..."
"just in case?"
The old man laughed a few more times, "The Congress plans to enclose a piece of land on the Nagaril side and establish a new state. Although Marillo has not yet been incorporated into the federation, we are now managing it on our behalf."
"Also, don't forget, our agreement with Sedoras requires about two to three governors there."
"If she, or Lynch, really wants to make her governor in a short period of time, then let her go to those places outside."
"This way you can have an explanation, right?"
Gladstone was stunned, and he immediately nodded in agreement, "I know what to do!"