Chapter 699: Political Spokesperson
Link and Kempner arrived on the court, and after hitting the ball out of the teeing area, they walked all the way to the ball with their clubs.
Link knew that Kempner had something to look for him, so he asked the caddie to drive the course car first. The two were not afraid that anyone would hear them.
Kempner did have something important to say to Link: "Link, I see that your television station never seems to provide campaign propaganda for the Republican Party. ”
When Link heard this, he stopped, smiled and said, "Are you going to run for election?"
Kempner also paused and said, "Yes." I plan to run for a Texas House seat the year after. ”
Link nodded, continued to walk forward, and said, "I remember you haven't registered a political party yet. Why not choose the Democratic Party. ”
"A friend of mine invited me to join the Republican Party, and I think the Republican Party is a little more aggressive about the economy. ”
That said, Kempner leans more Republican.
Link himself is not politically leaning. He has only accepted Democratic campaign propaganda business in past campaigns, mainly because he supports Democratic people.
Now that Kempner plans to join the Republican Party, it won't make it difficult for Link. He supports not partisans, but individuals. And Kempner and he were friends.
Link thought for a moment and said, "You don't have to accept funding from other people." ”
"Of course not. I can run for election myself. "Kempner himself has a net worth of more than 10 billion dollars. He seeks to run for a House of Representatives, and he does not have to accept favors for money. "So whether I'm in the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, we're going to be friends. ”
Link laughed and said, "You're right. We're friends! So, I can get my TV station to accept your business. ”
"Thank you so much!" Kempner's reason why Link's media is valued is that NTV has become the most widely watched television station in the United States. And NT has channels in most minority languages in the United States. For him to run for the Texas House of Representatives, it is the best platform for publicity. "On the Republican side, I can get some support, and I plan to join them next month. ”
Link smiled and said, "If you are elected, who do you plan to give to the Pollution-Free Society?"
Kempner knew how much Link valued the Pollution-Free Society. He smiled and said, "I know that the Pollution-Free Association is not only mine, but also yours. Maybe we can develop a good candidate together. ”
They found the ball, and Link smiled and said, "Maybe you can recommend a few people, and we'll find the people we need." ”
As he spoke, he hit the ball onto the green.
Kempner nodded and said, "That's a good suggestion." He got his position and hit the ball on the green, only to stop when he reached the edge of the green. "Oh, this shot is terrible. ”
Link smiled and walked up to the green. I changed the putt and pushed the ball into the hole with a gentle push. And on this hole, Kempner went over by one shot.
On the tee on the second hole, Kempner served first. After he hit the ball, Link posed and said, "You know I'm very good friends with Charlie. He was arguably my best friend in American political circles. ”
He struck the ball out. The two looked up to see him in the air to an arc before landing on the green.
Kempner applauded and said, "I think the whole of America knows that you and Charlie are good friends." In fact, I'm also a friend of his. ”
Link picked up the club and walked over to where Kempner's ball landed. He smiled and said, "You're my friend too." And we're a business partner. ”
"Yes, we are friends and business partners. If I win the election, I will be your political friend. ”
Kempner knew he was already in close contact with Link's Ozette Consortium. Unless he betrays his current business allies, he is unlikely to have much Republican support right now.
That's why he asked Link for support.
As for why not go directly to the Democratic Party.
One is because Kempner does lean more towards Republican economic policies. Another reason is that if he joins the Democratic Party, Link's support for him will definitely be under Charlie. will even hope that he can unite with Charlie. But that's not what he wants.
Although Kempner was weak in the Republican Party, his focus was on political participation and he had a unique governing platform. If he succeeds in his campaign, his focus will be on strengthening the community in Texas. As for the rest, he just needs to have a view on politics that Texas voters like.
His goal is simply to be in the House of Representatives, to have political qualifications, and to let voters know his views and attitude to serve the community, and slowly accumulate fame.
Link laughs and says, "I do need more friends in politics." ”
Kempner also smiled and said, "If there are no other factors, I think many people would be willing to be friends with you." He paused and said. "In fact, I know quite a few Republican congressmen, or former congressmen. ”
"Thank you for your kindness, Kempner. Link knew what he meant. "I can't please both sides, though. You are exceptional because we are friends. ”
Kempner does want Link to support his friend as well. If that's the case, he can also be like Charlie, gather these friends around him, and take himself as the leader. However, Link explicitly rejected him: "It's a pity, but I can understand your concerns. ”
"Thank you for your understanding. But if you want to support your friends. Why don't you join me in setting up a fund account dedicated to funding community activities in Texas. Maybe I can donate some money every year. ”
Kempner laughed when he heard this. That's a really good idea, he laughs, and says, "Maybe I can reach out to some of my friends in Texas to do something like that." "If he had that kind of fund, the parliamentarians he supported would naturally be headed by him. And he was able to use those funds to build a good image and reputation for himself in Texas.
Link plans to support Kempner because Kempner's main asset is stakes in those banks. This part of the asset is very closely related to Link. In the future, even if Kempner has his own forces, it is unlikely that his interests will conflict with Link.
And Kempner has his own power within the Republican Party, and the benefits to Link may be even greater.
Although it is said that investment is risky, but that kind of risk, Link is willing to take it.
Unless, Kempner and Charlie become rivals in the presidential election. If that were the case, Kempner might have conflicting interests with Link.
In fact, Kempner really hopes to run for president one day.
If Kempner enters the Democratic Party. The Democratic Charlie already has a certain amount of power, and Kempner is Charlie's who can't compete with him.
Kempner is only possible in the Republican Party. Of course, that's just his ultimate goal.
He himself knows that the only way to qualify for the presidency is to become a senator or governor. Otherwise he doesn't have much of a chance.
Kempner and Charlie are not the same.
Charlie is still young and has what it takes to be the future leader of the Democratic Party. Perhaps one day he will naturally become the most qualified candidate in the Democratic Party to represent the Democratic Party in the general election.
Kempner may never become the leader of the Republican Party, but he can gain the favor of the party through his popularity and his own financial resources.
Link and Kempner played ten holes to end the run and returned to the castle to get ready for dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Kempner stayed overnight at Mora Manor, and the next day Link delivered him a case of red deer antler velvet and, of course, a few cases of wine.
Wine, Kempner is not unusual. Blue Lagoon wine, he can drink it whenever he wants. But deer antler, he bought it for the first time.
"Is it your farm-grown deer antler velvet?"
Link laughed and said, "Yes, there aren't many cattle on this farm right now, only a herd of deer remains." Deer antler velvet is mainly sold to Europe. People there believe that it enhances male sexual performance. You can look up how Europeans take it online. ”
The cattle raised at Ozette Farm were either sent to two farms in Nevada for breeding or sale, and now there are fewer than 2,000 cattle. These cattle are meant to meet the needs of the people on the farm.
Now Ozette Farm is home to deer.
According to incomplete statistics, the number of Roosevelt's red deer has exceeded 20,000, of which 15,000 have been controlled. There are also quite a few other deer.
These deer produce tens of millions of euros worth of antler velvet every year.
At the same time, because there are too many deer on the farm, Link gets a target of killing a certain number of deer every year. The venison will be sold. And deerskin.
Kempner said with a smile: "Your farm has now become an enviable place. Not only seafood, but also a large number of deer. ”
"I paid a lot to get those. ”
In the sea near the Ozette farm, there is naturally a lot of seafood. But that's because he has put in a lot of artificial reefs and created a giant algae forest. There are now a small number of sockeye salmon, which is the result of years of continuous stocking.
Salmon are migratory, and Ozette now produces only about 30 tonnes a year. Of course, in the open sea off Ozette, there are two marine ranches that provide tens of thousands of tons of sockeye salmon every year.
Those seafood products have also made Fox one of the more famous seafood cities in the United States. That also attracts non-foodie hobbies to come to Fox to forage.
After Mr. and Mrs. Link saw off Mr. and Mrs. Kempner's plane. Jessica smiled and said, "Do you think he deserves your support?"
"At least for now, he's worth it. Link said in a low voice. "We can't put all our eggs in one basket. Before, there was no suitable spokesperson for the Republican Party. He's the right person. ”
Jessica nodded and said, "If he can really get on the top." The Republicans have him, the Democrats have Charlie. We have these two allies, and the pressure on us will be a little bit looser. ”
Link nodded and said, "So I decided to support him." But I think Kempner has ambitions for the presidency. ”
"Does that make a difference? I don't think he's going to be up to Charlie. Jessica said with a smile. "Kempner is a smart man. You see, he never remarried before. I think he had planned to run in the next election before he got married. You know, a candidate who doesn't have a family will be at a disadvantage than a candidate who has a full family and shows a lot of family responsibility. ”
"You mean he'll avoid playing against Charlie?"
"That's for sure. Charlie has an advantage. That is, Charlie is a Latino. But he grew up in the United States. He gets the majority of the Latino vote. And Charlie has a good reputation and is very active. Under the propaganda of NETV, he made an impression in the minds of the American public. As long as he doesn't make big mistakes. With your support and that of the California consortium, I think he has a good chance of being elected president. ”
Link shook his head and said, "It's very difficult to please both Latino and European whites at the same time. ”
But those are all things for the future, and he has done his best to help Charlie in this regard, whether it can be done depends on Charlie's art of doing things.