This was an approach that completely upended traditional campaign logic.
Act first and report later. Hold the emperor hostage to command the nobles.
By exploiting Sanders's desperation for the Rust Belt and the workers' desperation for jobs, they would force the entire party machine to serve their cause.
Murphy was an old-school politician, and his instincts told him this was far too dangerous.
But his ambition—that dream of becoming a Senator, suppressed for twenty years—was now growing wildly, devouring his reason.
He looked at Leo.
A flame that both terrified and fascinated him burned in the young man's eyes.
It was the flame of power.
"You..." Murphy's voice was hoarse. "Do you really think Sanders will negotiate with Wall Street and the Union for us?"
"He will," Leo said confidently. "He has no other choice. He needs a showcase victory, and we're the only card he has to play."
"And besides," Leo added, "don't forget Morganfield."
