Chapter 128 (1/2)
It's a question of whether to fight back or not.
”If you find a chance to sour him or not, don't give him a positive reaction. You can't argue with this guy. Eddie Murphy is so popular that he can't fight.” ”It's not because he's a director, it's not because he's smart, it's his influence on the news station,” Donovan said on the phone
Indeed, political commentaries or news programs usually find guests from different political positions in order to flaunt their neutrality. Spike Lee's political views are clear, and anti racial discrimination pioneers are set up very stably, so they are often invited.
Whether it's Eddie Murphy, a big movie star, or song ya, a new pop star, it's hard to have a fight with him. After all, he can't be on TV for three days. Moreover, this guy is a personal genius. He knows what to say and what not to say. He can do the program effect, and he can rub some heat from time to time. The TV station likes him very much. It's hard to be called a nickname or something in a TV program.
”Hayden, do I have any interviews recently?” Song Ya hung up the phone and asked.
”Tonight.”
Hayden presented an invitation to a fundraising dinner hosted by Cook County prosecutor Peter flock's campaign office, where he would officially announce his bid for re-election.
”Is the state attorney still running?” Song Ya asked.
”It's an elected position, of course.” Hayden replied, ”and it's a non federal candidate, which means there's no limit to the amount of money you can donate.”
After Watergate incident, the United States changed its federal election law. Federal candidates can only accept small donations from the public. Although this law can be bypassed in some ways, there is a gate. The Cook County state prosecutor is a state government position, only limited by the relevant laws of Illinois. The donation check can be filled in as many as you want, which is very simple and crude.
”Just let me go and pay.” Song Ya said helplessly.
”You are also an endorsement of him. After all, your propaganda background is a poor boy born in Nancheng, which has a certain influence on black tickets. Recently, it has gained momentum and has a good public image.” ”20000, that's a good number,” Hayden said
”So expensive!” Song Ya can't help but feel pain. It's not like donating money to Claire's charity. At least he can get tax relief.
”Cook County state prosecutor's office is second only to Los Angeles County, and it is the second largest prosecutor's office in the whole meter. Peter flock directly manages hundreds of District Prosecutors and thousands of employees. He is the absolute real power figure in Illinois and should not be underestimated.” Hayden reminded, ”although the security continues to deteriorate, but his re-election is still very stable, almost no threat from his opponent.”
”All right, all right.”
Songya knew that Peter flock was not a good judge just because he could let the Stormtrooper do things for him. Besides, his wife Alicia took care of Tony's business. In the end, he had to thank him, ”twenty thousand is twenty thousand, won't I sing? I'm not cheap to sing a song now... ”
”No, it's a serious dinner.” Hayden replied, ”you'd better donate to the mayor of Chicago campaign later. That's more stable. Daley and his son have dominated Chicago politics for decades.”
Federal congressman Underwood, Cook County state prosecutor Peter, equal rights organization Michelle, charity and women's rights organization Claire, and later, with the mayoral election, Songya's ”investment” alone will cost a lot of money every year.
In the evening, Sonya went home to change into a suit and drove to Peter flock's campaign office.
Peter flock is a white man, about 40 years old. He is about 1.9 meters tall. He looks a little like a male star in law and order. He is very handsome. He is not in the same style as Mr. Underwood. He is very serious. Even when he laughs, he is the standard fake smile of a politician.
”Thank you for your support, aplus.”
Song Ya's arrival startled the reporters. He was surrounded outside the election office. Peter quickly came out to help solve the siege. They stood at the door shaking hands, smiling and allowing the reporters to take photos.
”Aplus, as a member of Nancheng, what is your view on the recent deterioration of public order? Why do you still choose to support the prosecutor of flock. ” A reporter asked a question aloud.