The Golden Boy Returns (The New Pioneers Book 5) by Deborah Nam-Krane

Author:Deborah Nam-Krane [Nam-Krane, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2016-03-28T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

In the early stages of a campaign, there are two primary jobs: canvassing for signatures and meeting with donors. Some candidates will tell you that donor relations can be streamlined through the internet; a smart candidate knows that no technology has ever replaced the value of being able to see someone's face. Therefore, both canvassing and donor meetings require a lot of time on your feet. Kasi cursed Charlie and David frequently, both privately and out loud, as she saw that they could do both relatively comfortably in their suits while she started to feel like she was going to need physical therapy one month in.

David laughed when she cursed him for the hundredth time. "Why don't you just get a pants suit?" he teased.

Kasi scowled. "I have a pants suit," she said sulkily. "A few, in fact. But it's not about the suit; it's about the shoes. And I am not wearing your loafers."

"Believe it or not, I have seen other women wear flats," Charlie said as he tried to stifle a grin.

"I presume they're taller than I am?"

David’s eyes lit up. "So you know, if you want to wear jeans and sneakers when you're canvassing, I'm okay with it," he said in a stage whisper.

What a tease... "I don't want to look like I'm fifteen!"

David couldn't help but laugh. "That would be great! People would think I really do have youth appeal."

Kasi narrowed her eyes, hoping to distract David in case she was blushing. "And even if I did do that, how would we run to a donor meeting right after that?"

"We could get Kevin and Ray to replace you," Charlie offered.

Kasi was grateful for the opportunity to turn away from David. "We need the signatures they're getting, and we need the signatures I'm getting. And don't say anything about taking on someone else yet. We need to save our money until right before the primary when we make our door-to-door push."

"Thank you, Kasi," Charlie said drily. "That's actually my job and my decision, but so noted."

David waved. "Actually, I think it's my decision, for the record."

Charlie shrugged. "And you're going to make that decision based on the best advice, and you know it's mine because we did this before."

"And how did that go last time?" Kasi snapped.

The smile dropped from Charlie’s face. "Very well," he answered curtly. "But there was only so much we could do when the mayor needed to keep a promise about getting just over fifty percent of the vote on our backs. I'm not worried about him doing the same thing this time." He paused. "Should I be?"

Kasi looked stunned. "How would I know?"

Charlie put his hands on his hips. "Do not play dumb because it doesn't work on you. I know you have a source in the mayor's office."

Kasi crossed her arms. "Pretend I do. Do you think that source tells me everything, or what they want me to know?"

"Just answer one question: is the mayor out of this race, or

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