Shadow Spy

Chapter 497 Let your own people run for election

After a week's vacation, Li Junhao took the flight back to Washington with his entourage.

On Monday, January 1948, 1, when Congress held its first regular session of the new year, the White House also held the first joint meeting of the advisers and the Joint Chiefs of Staff this year.

At the meeting, in order to give everyone a clear explanation, Roosevelt made it clear that he would not participate in this year's election and would officially retire after his term ends early next year. The reason why he said this so early was because he wanted to give his staff We have more time, whether we want to stay in the White House or find another job, we have to make mental preparations in advance.

At this time, Li Junhao spoke first: "Franklin, if you don't run for election, which candidate of the Democratic Party will you support?"

Hearing his words, everyone's hearts were moved - the situation within the Democratic Party had begun to become clear before, and the person with the highest support rate in the party was the current Vice President Truman, but now Panson is asking questions knowingly. This is worth pondering!

Of course Roosevelt heard what he meant and asked: "Who do you think I should support, Ogg?"

The two presidential candidates currently recognized by the Democratic Party are Vice President Truman of the current government, Vice President of Roosevelt's third term, and Henry Agard Wallace, the current Secretary of Commerce. However, Truman's support rate is significantly higher. Some.

"Are you talking about Truman and Wallace?" Li Junhao said, "I don't think they should support them."

Everyone was stunned. Although the two vice presidents of the Democratic Party did not make any big achievements during their terms, they were still their own people. Who would they support if they did not support them? Do you still want to support the Republican Party?

Li Junhao continued: "These two vice presidents were extremely ordinary during their term of office, and many voters did not even know about them... and the Republican Party will definitely introduce the governor of New York State who has competed with Franklin once before. With Thomas Dewey as candidate, the Democratic Party basically has no chance of winning!”

Only he knows that in the original history, when Truman ran for re-election, he had already succeeded Roosevelt and served as president for most of his term. With the full support of the Democratic Party, he narrowly defeated Dewey in the end; but in this world, Truman did not take over. He went to work and ran for office as a vice president who had done nothing. He believed that there was basically no possibility of success!

Everyone was silent. This truth was actually obvious, but as the backbone of the Democratic Party, they were unwilling to think about it before.

For several other military personnel present, it is difficult to express their opinions directly when faced with this issue. Only Li Junhao, as the White House Chief of Staff and the president's first military adviser, is qualified to comment on these issues.

Among the other two White House advisers, National Security Adviser Ayers is more senior than Pena, and he can only ask the question: "So Ogg, do you mean to introduce a new candidate?"

"Yes, I think Nelson is very suitable for you!" Li Junhao said with a smile. Now that the atmosphere was a bit solemn, he gave the suggestion in a joking tone.

"Ha, stop joking and get down to business!" Ayres said, dumbfounded.

Li Junhao's expression became serious and said: "What I said is true! Everyone, what do you think of Nelson being the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party?"       Eh? Everyone was stunned for a moment and immediately began to think - speaking of it, everyone has been very happy since the cooperation. Ayers's character and ability are recognized by everyone. If he is allowed to be a presidential candidate... Well, really Very suitable!

While Ayers himself was in a daze, Pena laughed and said: "I think it's okay! With the support of Franklin and Ogg, Nelson can really do it. Well, I think Ogg, you should just do it for Nelson." Partner, forget about being a candidate for vice president!”

Li Junhao smiled and said: "Tosh, I don't want to retire and enter politics now, and I will only be 34 years old in March, so I am not qualified enough! I think you are the most suitable candidate to be the vice president. You can definitely compete with Nell Good loose fit.”

Roosevelt weighed it in his mind at this time and thought this was a good one, so he smiled and said: "This combination is not bad! Nelson, Tosh, you two are running as a team, and I will definitely support you with my full support."

Ayers and Nelson looked at each other, both surprised and happy - who among those in politics doesn't want to be the president! But before, they had never thought about the possibility of running for office. Now they were recommended by Ogg and approved by Franklin, which was equivalent to gaining more than half of the votes in the Democratic Party.

And in the subsequent general election, with Ogg's support, most relevant military personnel will definitely support it! Moreover, Ogg's military exploits were outstanding and he had a huge reputation among the American people. He was much more popular than Dewey of the Republican Party. When he stood up and shouted, he would definitely get votes like rain!

That's right, this is the solution that Li Junhao and his family came up with during the holidays. If he doesn't like someone else to be the president, just push one of his own to be the president! Just as everyone thought, he now has enough influence and power. If he doesn't use it, he won't use it in vain. If he uses it, it won't be in vain!
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After the meeting, Ayers called Li Junhao into his office and asked, "Ogg, why did you think of asking me to run for office?" This matter really seemed sudden to him and he had to ask clearly.

"I am young now, so of course I have to find someone to continue to protect me!" Li Junhao said with a smile, "Franklin will not run for the election. After that year, whether Truman takes office or Dewey from the Republican Party takes office, I will not If you want to live comfortably, then naturally you have to find a way! Under the current circumstances, of course it is best for me if you are in charge!"

Ayers was amused by him, pointed at him and said: "You just said that you will be 34 years old soon, and you are still talking so out of tune!"

"What I said is true!" Li Junhao told all the things that happened before and the discussion process between himself and his family - he has absolute trust in Ayers!

Only then did Ayres know that there were so many things happening behind the scenes, but based on his experience, he knew that Ogg's worries were reasonable. However, just because he didn't like Truman and the fact that he might be detrimental to him, he took his own life. He launched the campaign to run for president. He didn't even know how to describe it.

However, because of Li Junhao's suggestion, Ayers' thoughts were aroused. Now that he is in good health, if he can serve as president for one term before retiring, he can leave his own governance traces in American history. That would be enough to comfort me for a lifetime! Thinking of this, he really wanted to run for the election with all his strength.

On the other side, Pena was also extremely happy. He really didn't expect that he would have this opportunity!

(End of this chapter)