Chapter 744: Chapter 373: The Speaker’s Throne
“I regret to inform you that the matter of the numbers is for the committee to decide, not within my purview; please forgive my inability to assist!”
Listening to Josh’s refusal, Church narrowed his eyes before swiftly changing the subject, “Don’t be too hasty in declining, Josh. This could be a good opportunity for you.”
“Opportunity? What do you mean?”
“Let me be frank. You may appear to be in a glorious position as the House Majority Whip at face value, but in reality, because of your stance, you have been suppressed by Nancy for many years. Am I right?”
At these words, Josh’s expression darkened slightly.
Indeed, Church was correct. Josh’s association with Freemasonry and his unclear relationship with the Illuminati and the Angsa people had long made him disfavored by Nancy, the haughty Speaker of the House. Thus, suppression was almost inevitable.
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However, it must be said that he was also a shrewd politician.
In recent days, both the Internal Revenue Service and Freemasonry had been battling fiercely for seats in the House of Congressman.
Of course, The Big Three Groups had also approached him with various enticements as usual.
But given the current murky situation and his cunning nature, he had yet to take a clear stance, belonging to those in the House who were still wavering!
Although he hadn’t taken a stance, he was very clear about the situation.
Take Church for instance, who had recently been attacking capitalists and supporting and drafting legislation for offshore tax evasion. It was clear he had become one of the IRS’s men…
Or rather, one of Inspector David’s men!
Now, with the committee holding up this bill and Church coming to him, what did that imply?
It meant Church was hoping for him to manage the committee, but also trying to recruit him into their camp!
Regardless of what Josh was contemplating, Church continued, “Josh, you’re a smart man. You must be clearly aware that in the current situation, given your status, it’s impossible not to take a side unless you don’t want to win this midterm election. So, I’ll just say it outright.”
“I’ve reached an agreement with Inspector David. He’ll help me win this midterm election and perhaps even help me climb even higher!”
“Maybe I can facilitate a connection for you and get the same promise from him. With his capabilities, if he truly helps you, not only will you win the midterm election, but even taking over Nancy’s position when she steps down isn’t out of the question, given your current prestige!”
“If it really happens, from now on, you won’t be suppressed by anyone and you will become the BOSS of the House of Congressman!”
“How about it, want to consider it?”
Church was very smart; he knew he couldn’t sway such a cunning old fox without substantial incentives.
So, he threw out the tantalizing possibility of becoming the Speaker of the House right away.
He didn’t believe that after spending so much time in the House, the prospect of such a prized position wouldn’t tempt the other man!
“The Big Three Groups have spent hundreds of billions in various states and are continuously lobbying numerous congressmen; this is no trifling matter. The bill you guys are pushing… I doubt it could pass…”
Although Josh seemed wary, the thought of Church’s offer certainly stirred something in him.
Although Nancy was getting on in years and had promised this would be her last term as Speaker of the House, and after her departure, she had made it clear she supported the Majority Party’s leader to succeed her.
The Majority Party’s leader already held a higher rank than him, a mere Party Whip, in the House and had the support of Nancy, the most venerable elder with the highest prestige in the House. Naturally, the odds would be overwhelmingly against him.
Thus, as the Party Whip, if he wanted to become the BOSS of the House of Congressman, the odds of winning by election were indeed slim.
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If it came down to endurance, who knows how many years it would take to finally secure the coveted Speaker’s chair.
But as the saying goes, a soldier who doesn’t want to be a general isn’t a good soldier.
The same applies to a politician.
Having worked his way up in Congress for so many years to the position of Party Whip, how could he not covet the Speaker’s chair?
However, because of Nancy’s presence…
While The Big Three Groups promised him some benefits, they certainly wouldn’t offend Nancy and the Majority Party leader just for him.
Meaning, even if he openly aligned himself with Freemasonry or the Angsa people’s faction now, these groups definitely wouldn’t help him ascend to that throne.
After all, in their eyes, with Nancy’s extensive years in Congress and the political world, boasting disciples and contacts around the globe and with such formidable political capital…
As for him?
To say the least, compared to Nancy, he was merely a junior.
Taking all these factors into account, if he wanted to vie for the Speaker’s position after Nancy’s retirement, his only option would be to follow an unusual path.
This so-called unusual path would naturally involve siding with someone who genuinely had the power to help him—someone like Inspector David!
But… if he truly chose a side and lost, things would be no laughing matter!
Not only might he lose his current position as Party Whip, but even being ousted from Congress wasn’t out of the realm of possibility!
“Josh, the so-called ‘The Big Three Groups’ are just paper tigers now. What else can they do besides pouring money into this?”
“But money is not almighty, at least not in front of Chief Inspector David!”