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How she's in is beyond all comprehension I can't even wrap my head around it, as hard as I try to

Now I' difficult

"Do you want the good news first, or the bad news?" Tracy asks me, and I snap back to reality

"Good, I guess," I say, although I'm not really sure that it matters at the end of the day

"The good news is that the press has dropped the 'President Player' angle," she replies "They love Ashley That's definitely a good thing"

I sigh and think to myself, of course they do What's not to love?

"But that's the only good news I'aze When I see that gaze, I know she means business

"And the bad news?" I ask, bracingto throay At this point, I figure it must be pretty bad

"The bad news is Bob Walker, as usual," she says, "he's trying to block you at every turn"

"No surprise," I reply, shakingshe tells uy has always been a bastard, and a thorn in h I hardly care

"He's trying to lobby the opposition to your new jobs bill," she says

I scoff at her co a bunch of hot air, and I' it"

I pause for a second “Besides, what kind of politician doesn’t like jobs? Givebreak”

Tracy shrugs and gives me a look

I know that look The truth of the matter is that politicians can now say whatever they please and then do what they please once in office The public’ forgetfulness is soood politician cultivate