blackstone code

Chapter 1745 Strengthening the power
The life of the House of Representatives is very difficult. Strictly speaking, there has never been a president directly born among the House of Representatives!

From the founding of the Federation to the present, there is no record of a member of the House of Representatives running for office and then winning.

The president is often elected by the governor, senator and party, and the representative is not among them!

This also shows how embarrassing the position of the representatives in the federal political arena is!

To say that members of the House of Representatives are not a thing, they are members of Congress after all, and they still have power. At least when they need to raise their hands, every vote counts!
Moreover, there are many committees in Congress, and members of the House of Representatives are also an important part of them.

But you really have to say how amazing these reps are...

Apart from the fact that no president has been directly born among them, most of the time they are not more effective in making decisive votes.

Unless they are willing to use their future to go to the so-called freedom and justice!

And even if they join various committees, the positions they hold are often low-level jobs, which can be regarded as hard work.

In addition, the replacement speed of representatives of representatives is very fast, unlike some senators who sit on their buttocks for six, eight or even ten or ten years!

Therefore, in the first year after entering the Capitol, most members of the House of Representatives have to find their own position and find themselves a backer who can shelter them from wind and rain!

Senator Langdon now has more than a dozen congressmen serving him, so it is not wrong to say that he is the soul of the "Langdon Gang".

But to say how powerful this "Langdon Gang" is, it's not entirely true.

At least there are no senators in it, no other important politicians, and its influence is very limited.

Of course, although weak and small are weak, they are only relative.

Those members of the House of Representatives are willing to let Senator Langdon be their backer, which means that Senator Langdon can be regarded as a senator with a little reputation.

Lynch's words, when he talked about his favorite place, he smiled like a blooming flower!

"It's all people's jokes!", he laughed unreservedly.

The governor glanced at Adelaide secretly, and the moment their eyes made contact, they moved away.

They talked about it before Lynch and Senators Langdon came.

The governor wants to come to Bu Paine, he has no foundation.

Once he left the position of governor, many relationships became less strong, such as some local capitalists in York State.

From a long-term perspective, most capitalists need to have their own spokesperson in Congress or a senator.

They need to know the changes in federal laws earlier than ordinary people. Big proposals must be first proposed in Congress, with their representatives representing their interests.

Not to mention helping them stand in the way when their interests are harmed, it is very important to say a few words, even if it is just to reveal a piece of news.

But how many capitalists can do business to the extent that they need to pay attention to federal law?

The priority and weight of local law is higher than that of federal law. They just need to cater to the new governor as they did in the past!
If a bill that is really related to their vital interests is passed, wouldn’t it be enough for the state legislature to directly vote not to include it in local law enforcement and interpretation standards?
So now the governor is a bit embarrassed. The support from capital is not strong enough. Without the support of capital, he will not be able to open up the situation in Congress.

At the same time, in terms of politics, his base is in York State, not in Bupain. Although he has long had the foresight to come to Bupain, he has not been able to open up the situation here very well.

Those members of Congress don't like governors, unless they're obedient governors.

As a governor, it is obviously impossible to cooperate with Congress in everything, which will make his voters and some supporters look down on him.

They are born with some contradictions and some antagonisms.

Now that he is here, it is also destined. He needs to build up the relationship network here as soon as possible.

Lynch is the most critical part of it!

If Lynch is willing to support him, at least he won't suffer too much trouble!

People don't look at his face, but they have to take care of Lynch's decency.

The goal was clear from the beginning, and Adelaide naturally knew what to say at this time.

"We all know Senator Langdon's working ability. Sabine City has experienced the most rapid development period under your leadership."

"Even in the Great Depression, much better than anywhere else!"

"This is all a manifestation of your personal ability!"

"When we come over, we still need you to help us with our work."

Senator Langdon relishes such compliments, especially when they come from someone who didn't think much of you before!
He nodded reservedly, raised his glass, "We all come from the same place, so we should help each other."

"Actually, I don't think this 'Langdon gang' is quite correct..."

Adelaide asked very cooperatively, "Then what should I say?"

Senator Langdon turned his head and glanced at Lynch, then smiled back and said, "It should be the 'York Gang'!"

He wanted to say "Lynch Gang", but he quickly dismissed the idea, because he knew Lynch would not like this title.

Once this name is leaked, it will become a trouble!
When I was a local mayor, the political environment at the grassroots level was relatively clean, but after being in Congress, everything I experienced in the past has become childish.

Members of Congress are eating everything the capitalists give them, while being wary of the capitalists.

They want to be cousins, but they don't want to be known, and they want to get money for being cousins. This is the status quo of Congress!
If the name "Lynch Gang" is allowed to spread, some people will definitely express dissatisfaction with him, and even Lynch!
The Congress can only be a Congress of members of Congress, not a Congress of capitalists. This is the consensus of all members of Congress!
They can accept political contributions from capitalists, or do business with them, but they will not allow capitalists to interfere with their work.

In fact, this is a bad, unappetizing statement. Every MP is speaking for some capitalists.

They know exactly what they're doing, they just want to save the last bit of decency.

So if someone wants to take off this hypocritical mask to reveal the bloody, capital-dried face underneath, they will go berserk!

The York Gang is different. It is a regional thing, no one will be so sensitive, and some people can still get friendship.

In Congress, more than one member from York State.

Senator Langdon continued, "So we should play its role and value, we are all from York State, we should help each other, it should be!"

Lynch nodded slightly, "That's right, we should be a whole, only if we gather our strength together, others will not underestimate us, and will not hurt us!"

Great tone and positioning!

The governor also showed a satisfied face, he got what he wanted, and Senator Lynch and Landon were willing to accept him into it, which is a good thing.

The main problem was solved, and then the atmosphere became more harmonious.

The governor's nephew is still the mayor of Sabine City. Originally, their idea was to train a qualified successor and let his nephew take over.

But looking at it now, it is very likely that his nephew will not be able to walk the road of running for governor.

However, there are tens of millions of political paths in the Federation. Since it has become difficult to elect a governor, then simply do more grassroots work and find a way to elect members of the House of Representatives.

When it comes to Congress, as long as he can stand on his side, it is not a big problem to support a nephew.

Speaking of the situation in Sabine City, the governor said another very interesting thing.

"Lynch, do you know Johnson?"

Lynch was slightly taken aback by his question, "I know several Johnsons, but I don't know which one you are talking about!"

He was also a little curious. Among the Johnsons he knew, there was no one who could directly reach their social level.

Adelaide continued after the governor's words, "It was the former director of the Sabine City Taxation Bureau, Johnson..."

It would indeed be much better for two people to face this situation. If the governor keeps explaining alone, it will give people a feeling that his current status is very low.

But Adelaide opened his mouth to make some basic descriptions and what to say, so that people would not feel that he was the lowest among the three.

Lynch nodded slightly at this time, "I remember him, isn't he transferred to the state office?"

"Speaking of which, he should retire, right?"

The governor nodded, then shook his head again, "Johnson retired last year, but you know, the Bureau of Contraband and Hazardous Materials..."

"They have just been established. It is said that the Director-General has a little ability and did not intensify the problem."

"A lot of old people were appointed below. They didn't know where they heard about Johnson, and then they used him again."

Speaking of this, the governor also feels that things are impermanent.

Johnson is a nice guy with a lot of work experience, but he is not really suitable to be a leader who develops business.

Because he is not aggressive.

But the General Administration still used him, probably meaning that using Johnson's rich experience can mediate conflicts and conflicts with society for the new authority.

The concept of contraband and dangerous goods is huge, and while they have a directory, there are just too many things listed.

This is also doomed that this department will have more conflicts with the people.

But everyone also knows that Johnson will not stay in this position for too long.

He was about to leave when the new department stabilized.

Speaking of this person, it was hard for Lynch not to think of that young woman with a child who betrayed her husband.

And a husband with no future in prison.

The most important thing is that these three people used to be good friends and subordinates.

These topics are just a topic of conversation, just like casually saying "Do you know the little girl in the second house from the east of our community..." in a casual chat.

This private meeting will soon end, the governor will not stay here for too long, he will go back to preside over the work, but his goal has been achieved.

Lynch still welcomes the governor's upcoming entry into Congress.

This means that he has one more person who can speak for him in Congress!
(End of this chapter)