"That's good."
"In Washington, greed is a more reliable motivator than ideals."
The official business was concluded.
Normally, the call would have ended there.
But Sanders didn't hang up.
"One more question, young man."
Sanders's voice suddenly became a little distant.
"You're causing such a stir."
"You've pushed John onto the battlefield of the Senate, not even hesitating to offend the party's top brass."
"You've hitched my wagon to yours, making me spend my political capital for your plan."
"You're also planning to take on an oligarch like Morganfield."
"You're doing all this for more than just being a good Mayor, aren't you?"
Sanders's tone suddenly grew sharp.
"What about you?"
"What do you want?"
"A higher office? Do you want to go to Harrisburg and be governor? Or come to Washington and join Congress?"
"Tell me your ambition, Leo."
"I need to know just what kind of ally I'm backing."
This was an extremely dangerous question.
