But now, they're telling him that he even plans to use the militia to suppress the strike!
Even though the governor himself thinks that the possibility is actually not very high, everyone in politics understands the stakes, but politics is not always one plus one equals two. There is a connection, but not necessarily inevitability!
In other words, even if the militia doesn't suppress the strike, they will still publicize externally that they have suppressed the striking workers.
These things shouldn't be lumped together!
You walk out of your sister-in-law's bedroom with your pants in hand, only to be seen by your brother, who is home early from work; you just can't explain that!
In short, he's finished.
Councilman Williams has even declared in private settings that he intends to run for mayor, which is pretty much a done deal.
