The fury in Washington was still brewing, but the court of public opinion in Pittsburgh had already erupted.
Previously, whenever Leo Wallace's name appeared in the news, he was invariably met with a deluge of vitriol from the conservative media.
But today, it seemed the sun had risen in the west.
Leo sat in his office, watching the news channel Ethan had just turned on.
On the screen, a conservative pundit known for his venomous tongue was facing the camera, wearing a smile that could even be described as "benevolent."
"Ladies and gentlemen, today we have no choice but to praise a Democrat."
The host spread his hands theatrically.
"Yes, you heard that right. Although Leo Wallace is a radical leftist, and although his economic policies are an outright disaster, just a few days ago, this young Mayor of Pittsburgh did something that even those hypocrites in Washington wouldn't dare to do."
