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Chapter 177 Mr. Councilor
Nevada Senator Reuben Keehorn was born on April 1980, 4 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The average age of the Nevada Senate is 54, and Keehoon is 18 years younger than that.He was one of ten minority Democratic senators in the state Senate, the only overseas-born politician among his colleagues, and he was the only one in the Carson City Legislature, crowded with old faces and bloated bodies, with Nicole Cannon. Nizzaro's eponymous, eye-catching youthful landscape.

No matter which aspect you look at, Ruben Keehoon is a unique political figure.

And his parliamentary career and party status are thriving because of this.

Since his father, Armando Keehoon, moved to Las Vegas from Orange County, California, to become a middle school science teacher, Ruben Keehoon's living radius has never left this place of crime. city.When he was young, he attended Ranch High School in the Clark County School District of North Las Vegas. With the honor of Nevada High School Footballer of the Year in 1997-1998, he was admitted to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and studied for a bachelor's degree in education.

Whether in high school or college, Reuben Keehoon's passion for political activism has never changed.As a volunteer, he joined the campaign teams of U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Virginia Governor Mark Warner and Houston Mayor Lee Brown.Not only has he accumulated a lot of campaign experience, but he has also become a rising star of the Democratic Party in Nevada.

In 2002, just after graduating from college, Reuben Keehoon was appointed as the deputy campaign director of the Nevada Democratic Party, responsible for helping the Democratic candidates in the state to handle political campaigns. In early 2004, he joined Harry Reid's campaign for the second time, overseeing the registration, education and mobilization of Democratic voters in Nevada.

Reuben Keehoon had a solid record in Harry Reid's 61 percent victory over Republican rival Richard Reaser.As a reward, Harry Reid, who was re-elected as Senate Minority Leader, appointed Reuben Keehoon as his district representative in Las Vegas.

Although the average working hours of senators in the parliament is only about 133 days a year, the numerous charitable activities, public speeches and elections at all levels that come every two years make them basically unable to find time To return to your constituency, you must buy a house in Washington, DC, or Arlington, Arizona, Burke, and Foschurch in Northern Virginia.

Of course, this is just a high-sounding rhetoric on the surface.The real reason is that for an ambitious politician, how can he be willing to spend his time in the sparsely populated Carson City, thousands of miles away, after finally getting a ticket to Capitol Hill?
Therefore, it has become a routine operation for every senator to appoint a regional representative in their respective constituencies, and they will listen to voters' well-intentioned suggestions or fierce criticisms, and then report them to the gentlemen on Capitol Hill on a regular basis.

Harry Reid succeeded Thomas Daschler as minority leader in 2005, which meant that Ruben Keehoon had a telephone that could reach his Capitol Hill office at any time when he was 25 years old.

What is wunderkind?This is wunderkind.

Fast forward another 365 days to 2006, when Ruben Keehoon finally took the landmark step of running for parliamentary office as an independent political individual.In his first individual campaign, Reuben, backed by the AFL and CIO, defeated incumbent Bob McCleary by a wide margin to become the first elected to the Nevada legislature Congressman of Mexican descent.

Ruben Keehoon's success in 2006 is the epitome of the Democratic Party's rejuvenation and diversity strategy after entering the 21st century.Party offices in various regions employ a large number of ethnic minorities like Ruben to win votes from "progressive groups".

In the thriving globalization wave of the 2000s, this conspiracy worked quite well.

Nevada, which was a red state in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, has gradually turned blue. In fact, in the four general elections since 2008, Nevada has never escaped the hands of the Democratic Party and turned into a blue state without any suspense. State railway ticket warehouse.

This is an unavoidable political ecological change in the gradually Latino Southwest of the United States, and it is also the ultimate confidence for Ruben Keehoon to quickly rise to power.

Changes in the demographic structure and representation at the lower levels will naturally affect the tactics used in the presidential election at the highest level.Ruben Keehoon, who holds a certain ethnic minority constituency in his hand and can make a color block in the area defect instantly with just a nod, has become the incense that every Democratic leader wants to win over. cake.

As a result, the state legislator, who is virtually unknown outside the Las Vegas district, is hotly sought after by Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and other contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama invited him to meet in his suite at the Caesars Palace Hotel, Christopher Dodd quietly invited him to play a round of golf, and Bill Richardson and John Edwards went to any lengths to seek his support.

As for Hillary, her campaign even chartered Ruben Keehoon a private jet just to fly him to Los Angeles to meet Hillary in person.

What is even more surprising is that Ruben refused the invitation of the former first lady without hesitation.

Still in first parliamentary term and want to focus on legislation.

That's the reason Ruben Keehoon, who met with Obama three times before finally declaring his support for the Illinois senator, made it public.

As for how much benefit he got from the Congressional Black Caucus and the Progressive Caucus that supported Obama, and what kind of political commitment he got, that is a secret hidden behind the curtain, and no one will ever know the exact answer.

In 2010, after serving two terms in the Nevada State Legislature, it was no surprise that Ruben Keehoon, who had become famous, was elected to the Nevada State Senate. In the 2011th State Senate in 76, he served as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth and Employment. In the 2013th Senate in 77, he served as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Income and Economic Development and served as the Senate Democratic majority whip.

In other words, in the state of Nevada, there are more powerful politicians than him, and they can be counted on two hands.

This was the first reason why Han Yi personally selected him from the list of sponsorship candidates provided by Jordan Bromley.

The last trip to Las Vegas not only confirmed the location of Mad City, but also gave Han Yi a more specific and realistic vision for this city of sin.

In order to implement these visions, the assistance of the executive and legislative forces is indispensable.

"Senator Keehoon!"

Jordan Bromley stood up and looked back at Han Yi very carefully. After getting the response from the latter's eyes, he took two steps forward and held Ruben Keehoon's hand tightly. Greeted with a big smile.

Jordan's voice was so low that it was difficult for Han Yi who was following behind him to hear what he said clearly, but this was one of the basic etiquettes when meeting politicians in public.Showing enough respect while being careful to hide their official identities as much as possible allows the conversation to proceed in a discreet and productive atmosphere.

That's why we met at the Ritz-Carlton on Key Biscayne.

South Beach, Bal Harbor and Coconut Grove each have a Ritz-Carlton, but this one on Key Biscayne is the most intimate place to socialize.After all, the only way to get to Key Biscayne is the Ricken Baker Causeway.Pass through Hobie Island Beach Park, Miami Aquarium and Clanton Park to reach this five-star luxury hotel located on the east side of the island facing the Atlantic Ocean.

Such a geographical location, without further explanation, should be understood, it was born for family vacations, especially for retired couples.

Sitting on the balcony of the hotel, holding a glass of iced margarita, staring at the boundless blue sea in a daze, using this wonderful and boring way to spend the last time of life that cannot create value.

The least interesting thing for these elderly people living in Florida is politics, especially politics on the other coast.

Therefore, the appearance of Ruben Keehoon did not attract the attention of too many people by the pool. Only a few old ladies pulled down their sunglasses and carefully looked at his muscular figure under the patterned shirt and shorts.

"It's great to see you at last, Mr. Bromley."

Dressed like a laid-back slob tourist, Reuben's upright posture and formulaic smile are no slouch, a reflex honed after 14 years in the official world of Carson City.

"How is Mr. Nadler?" Ruben Keehoon asked Jordan Bromley with the kind of humble and friendly eyes hidden in the strong eyes when he met the people.

"He's very nice... I just had lunch with him in DC last week, and Jerry asked me to say hello to you, saying that if you have the opportunity to go to Manhattan, you must say hello to him in advance."

In terms of words and posture on the scene, Jordan Bromley certainly did not lose the wind in front of Ruben.After all, Ruben Keehoon's main battlefield so far is only Carson City, and Jordan has long been a big shot in Hollywood, Wall Street and Capitol Hill.

The Jerry Nadler they are talking about is a Democratic member of Congress from New York's [-]th Congressional District.The Brooklyn-born Jewish descendant enjoys high status in Congress in the Arts Caucus, the Progressive Caucus and — believe it or not — the Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Since he replaced the deceased Ted Weiss in 1992, Jerry Nadler has been re-elected a full twelve times so far. He advocates cross-party cooperation and has no further political ambitions. Elected members of Congress, or politicians who aspire to become members of Congress, must pay homage to the hill.

You know, he was the ruthless person who took the lead in impeaching Bill Clinton with the Republicans on the Democratic side.If you want to get things done in Congress and advance the political agenda promised to voters, a political strategist like Jerry Nadler who has contacts on both sides of the aisle must not only not be offended, but must try his best to win.

Therefore, Ruben Keehoon, who has been coveting the seat on Capitol Hill for a long time, will naturally try his best to make friends with Jerry Nadler. During the annual DNC, one of Ruben's regular activities is to meet Jerry Nadler. Nadler for dinner.

As for Jordan Bromley, his relationship with Jerry Nadler is deeper, stronger and more relevant.Jordan and his fellow music lawyers are lobbying hard for the music modernization bill, with Republican Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Democrat New York State Congressman Jerry Nader among the most aggressive. Le.

Politics is complicated and complicated, but simple and simple.The complication is that whether it is Jordan Bromley, Ruben Keehoon, or Jerry Nadler, it takes more than ten years of hard work to develop their network of contacts.But the simplicity also follows. After having the basic circle, if you want to make further expansion, you only need a phone call or even a text message.

Jordan Bromley's first meeting with Ruben Keehoon was arranged by Jerry Nadler on the phone.

"Sure, I'm supposed to be there before Thanksgiving."

Replying to Jordan's greetings, Ruben's bright eyes under his thick eyebrows have shifted to Han Yi.

"Presumably this one must be..."

"Mr. Han Yi." Jordan turned sideways slightly, making room for Han Yi, and introduced, "The largest institutional shareholder of United Artists Agency, the founder of Han Music Group. He is my most important music client and the most important in the Asian community in Los Angeles. hot topic."

Jordan Bromley's wording was very clever. Not only did he not reveal anything about Han Yi's nationality and other identifications, but he also put a hazy coat of political correctness on Han Yi.

Asian community.

It didn't matter if Han Yi was a native Asian American, a new immigrant preparing to become a naturalized citizen, or a foreign gold digger who had no intention of swearing allegiance to the United States at all.With the aura of a "representative of the Asian community" covering him, the conversation between the three of them will be less suspicious and estranged.

As long as Ruben doesn't ask, Han Yi will always be a rich Asian who is keen on public works.

The art of politics lies in ambiguous words and ambiguous thinking.

Pretending to be ignorant while pretending to understand is universally applicable.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Han."

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Keehoon." Han Yi extended his hand to Ruben generously.

A few seconds later, feeling the strong grip from the edge of his palm, Han Yi couldn't help grinning.

A show-type personality who looks gentle and gentle, but actually wants to win people even shaking hands, and declares his strength.

Born to be a politician.

"Sit down first, Mr. Keehoon, what would you like to drink?"

"Ah... I just want a cold beer. Although I am on vacation, there will be a video conference later. I don't want my colleagues to see me falling asleep on the hotel chair." Reuben Keehoon said He made an innocuous joke, showing his political power to Han Yi and Jordan Bromley in a subtle way, "The National Party Committee must ask me to prepare the speech three weeks in advance for them Verification review."

"DNC?"

Some words were inappropriate for the sensitive Han Yi to ask, so the delicate and quick Jordan Bromley became his mouthpiece.

"Yes, in Philadelphia from July 7th to 25th. The other congressional candidates don't have time, so they have to put me on the bench."

Reuben-Keehoon's words are very humble, but anyone who understands the inner workings of the Democratic Party knows what an embarrassing event it is to be able to speak as a candidate for Congress at the Democratic National Convention.

At the upcoming 2016 Democratic National Convention, Reuben Keehoon is the only congressional candidate invited to speak.

From this point alone, we can see the firm support and strong confidence of the party departments across the country for his victory in this year's election.

After all, he beat seven other candidates for the nomination from the party's primary in Nevada's Fourth District only a month ago.

Contrary to his attitude on the surface, Ruben Keehoon is very aware of the importance of this event at the end of the month to himself, and he also knows to put this matter lightly, no matter what the party on the other side of the negotiating table thinks , the chips on the table will become more.

"There are... four months left before the general election." Jordan Bromley rolled his eyelids and did a simple calculation in his heart, "How are we doing, Mr. Kihuen?"

"Please call me Ruben." Ruben stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "I don't dare to say anything big now, I can only say...for the minority voters in the fourth district of Nevada, I Will do my best."

When he said this, Ruben Keehoon's eyes were fixed on Han Yi non-stop.

He knew very well that although Jordan Bromley was talking, Han Yi was the one who really made the decision.

"Social and political diversity has enormous benefits for each of us."

Han Yi took a sip of Coke, smacked his lips, and didn't look in Ruben's direction at all, and his voice was so soft that it seemed to be floating in mid-air.

"But the question I'm thinking about is ... do we have enough capital now to protect Nevada's Fourth District and minority voters more broadly?"

"Insisting on what is right is an expensive thing to do."

(End of this chapter)