Many people outside of politics often thought that it was a very meaningful thing to be able to squeeze into the president's side and become a member of the "President's Gang."
In fact, this was not the case. Every president would have a very strong personal political color. Once they were branded as the "President's Gang," their future development would be a bit difficult.
This involved a lot of issues, political issues, position issues, camp issues, team issues …
The Progressive Party was not monolithic. It was also divided into several camps. Now the "President's Gang" was indeed popular, but what about in the future?
When the president himself patted his butt and retired, what would the rest of the people do?
After the successor came to power, the most correct move was to criticize the predecessor's wrongdoings, and even directly fire at the predecessor without any exact reason. This had almost become a correct way of doing things ideologically.
Just like the current president, when he first came to power, he frantically attacked the previous president's political program and governance philosophy, and suppressed the once very recognized "conservatism" into "escapism."
He regarded the rapid development of society as "ignoring the dangers of economic growth for the sake of looking good reports."
There were more like "lying." The former president said that he wanted to complete the education reform, but in fact, he did not succeed.
The former president said that he wanted to improve the welfare of the working class, but only a small part was completed.
In eight years of power, there would always be a little mistake. These mistakes would be magnified and then provide ammunition for the successor.
In the eyes of the current people, they were deceived by the former president for six years!
He could do this, and at the same time, his successor could do the same.
Wrong policies, wrong ideologies, wrong actions, wrong actions …
Politicians who already had power might not care about this kind of attack, but girls like Catherine would only be reduced to cannon fodder most of the time.
Just like those people who left the presidential palace not long ago with personal belongings, they contributed six years of time and energy to the country.
People would not thank them now, but would be hostile to them. Even because of the lawsuit of the former president, they might also bear some stigma, and might even become the most inconspicuous of the accomplices.
Instead of being branded as Mr. President and slowly walking on the political road in the future, it was better to leave as soon as possible.
This was not to say that no one could succeed, but these people were in the minority, and there were many people supporting them!
Catherine would not have the support of these people. Other than Lynch, no one would support a girl with a clean background like her during this period of time. This meant that she was destined to not be able to walk this path.
"I actually don't care about this at all. Didn't you tell me before that the President's Palace wasn't part of my future plans?"
Catherine stopped and looked at Lynch.
Sometimes, people would resent other people's arrangements for their lives. It was like an 18-year-old boy who loved music being forced to become a chef. His father had even thought of the name of his family's first restaurant.
Not many people would like this feeling, but if the purpose of the arrangement was to get her closer to Lynch, she felt that it might not be unacceptable.
Lynch nodded and touched the girl's face. The girl tilted her head and felt the heat in Lynch's palm.
"You've already made a great start. Some time ago, Ms. Trish brought you on TV and left a deep impression on people. Next, we'll deepen these impressions."
Lynch looked at her. "I'm doing all this to get us closer. If you're tired of this, we don't have to do it."
Catherine shook her head. Sometimes, she would also consider this question. Was there any value in doing this? Was there any meaning in doing so?
Later, she felt that it was. In fact, from the moment Lynch became rich, she knew that as long as she asked, Lynch would not reject any of her requests.
However, she would not do that. Just like what she said to her best friend, she could chase Lynch in school. Now that she had stepped into society, she could also chase Lynch again.
In fact, in a sense, the feelings between them had already surpassed the feelings of ordinary "lovers". It was more like a process of transition between love and family.
Although there were some twists and turns and bumps, the future was still bright.
Catherine did not object. Lynch held her hand, avoided the reporters outside the gate, and walked toward the backyard of the presidential palace.
There was a small garden behind the presidential palace. It was for the president and the politicians to relax or talk about private topics.
At this time, the garden was empty. The air was filled with the unique freshness and smell of the plants. The blue sky and the warm sun were perfect at this moment.
"Ferral is going to resign in April or May …"
Catherine began to gradually get into the mood. "Isn't he doing a good job? I heard that the employment rate of Saibin City has risen very quickly under his governance. Many people say that he's doing a good job."
Lynch shook his head. "Who can sit in that position has nothing to do with whether or not they have the ability."
"A cat, a dog, as long as they have a good owner, they can also become a mayor, a senator, or even a governor!"
"After Ferral's resignation, the governor's nephew wants to sit in that position. Or rather, the governor wants that position, so Ferral has to resign."
"He will definitely contact me. We still have some deals that have not been finalized. I plan to help you get your first official job."
Lynch stopped and stood by the wall of green plants that were as tall as a person. He looked at Catherine. "Councilor of Saibin City. This is not a very high starting point, but it's just right for us."
He continued to walk forward. When it came to these issues, Catherine was still a "primary school student". Although she had been exposed to all kinds of important government affairs from all over the country in the past few months.
However, when it came to certain interests that would not be written on paper, she still needed to be educated.
"Youth is your biggest asset. Your future is limitless. However, in politics, youth is also a small problem for you."
"If you start too high and rise too quickly, it will lead to some unfriendly comments."
"Saibin City is not a big city. Plus, you've been an intern in the Office of the President for a year. You've been exposed to the top government affairs of the Federation. You've also exchanged work experience with the cabinet members and Mr. President …"
When Lynch said "exchanged work experience," Catherine could not help but laugh.
"Lynch, I've just noticed that you're very similar to those politicians!"
Lynch smiled nonchalantly. "This is the most basic political literacy. You have to learn to speak skillfully."
"If you tell people that you only serve coffee and scones for those big shots, they'll think that you're just a flower vase."
"But if you tell them that you've exchanged work experience with all those big shots, they'll value your opinion and respect your attitude."
"Before we become authoritative figures, we need to let ourselves have some relationship with authoritative figures."
"When others respect authoritative figures, they'll also respect our attitude."
Catherine nodded thoughtfully. Lynch's words gave her a carefree feeling as if the fog had been lifted.
She had gained a lot in the past few months, but she couldn't summarize these gains into effective experience by herself.
Now, Lynch's words made her understand part of it. For example, "The art of speaking is a part of politics."
Combining some of the previous materials and the discussions of the big shots in some meetings, Catherine quickly figured out some of the key points.
For example, people never talked about the crime rate. They only talked about the solving rate.
Politicians would not tell the people how many cases were happening every day. They would only tell the people that the solving rate had increased again. This would bring more security to society.
The two of them continued walking.
"You have some very valuable and important experience. Plus, I'll think of a way to manipulate it. You'll definitely have no problem becoming a councilor in Saibin."
"You have to use Ms. Tracy's influence in the women's rights organization to promote you as the first female councilor in Saibin City. Then, people will pay more attention to you …"
Lynch patiently taught Catherine the correct way to embark on the official career, as well as the first step after embarking on the official career.
In fact, Catherine's "persona" was very likable.
Now, when people talked about politicians, they would unnaturally think of or talk about which political force the politician belonged to and what kind of family background the politician had that ordinary people could not hope to reach.
Catherine did not have any of these. She was an ordinary girl from the Federation who came from the bottom of society.
Her mother was still doing some odd jobs, and her father was just a warehouse manager. Such a girl was unprecedentedly real, and it was easier for her to be recognized by the bottom of society. This was her advantage.
However, this was also her weakness. She lacked political capital and a way to move up. If it were not for Lynch, it would be a miracle for her to become a councilor at most.
She would probably work as a mayor for the rest of her life and then retire.
The old-fashioned view of politicians was that women were not suitable for politics because their emotional and weak nature would ruin things. They would not give more help to female politicians, which was why it was difficult for women to go far in politics.
Fortunately, she had Lynch to help her. She could not guarantee anything else, but it would not be difficult for her to enter the parliament.
Lynch chatted with Catherine for a while and then left. He had other things to do that day.
Those Nagalians who came from Nagalil or Amelia to experience the good environment of the Federation would leave the Federation by boat that night.
They had been here for almost a month. The original plan was only about two weeks, but because Akumali was among them, Lynch allowed them to stay for a while longer.
Before they left, Lynch wanted to meet these people.
These people would become Lynch's and the Federation's spiritual fanatics. They would go back and tell everyone what they had experienced here.
They would become a guide, a trend!