Starting from the Very Bottom to Become President Chapter 20: Chinese guilds are powerful!
"You won't be interested, some regular political lobbying." Eric didn't show much expression, to him lobbying was as common as a writer's code words, "Exchange some policies and positions with civil society Organizational support."
Eric said, picked up the notebook and showed it to Li Kelin: "It's all insignificant. In the afternoon, I will visit the Chinese, the car rental association, the California Rifle Association..."
"Are you going to meet the Chinese?" Li Kelin was interested.
"Certainly, the number of Chinese voters in this district is second only to Hispanics."
"Can I go to lobby in person?" Li Kelin was more interested.
"I don't recommend this, I'll handle it better."
"Anyway, I have two hours to spare. I have to learn this sooner or later, right?"
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"Then next, tell me about our chips."
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The car parked next to a villa on the outskirts of Los Angeles. This community is not very eye-catching, but it is an absolutely rich community. Contrary to China, in most cities in the United States, the closer you are to the city center, the poorer you are! Suburbs are the place for the rich!
O'Neal opened the car door, but Li Colin instructed: "I will open the door myself from now on. O'Neal, Eric is getting old, you can help him."
"Okay, sir." O'Neal strode around to the other side and opened the door for Eric.
After getting out of the car, Li Kelin closed the door and straightened his neckline. The purpose of lobbying is to win alliances. Eric has already sorted out a full set of campaign plans. The first allies Li Kelin wants to win are Chinese Americans, which just coincides with his own thoughts.
California is the largest state in the United States, the state with the best economy, the state with the most immigrants, and the state with the most Chinese Americans, and the Democratic Party dominates the political arena in California because of its open and accepting political stance of all kinds of immigrants.
In most cases, immigrants are biased toward the Democratic Party, because they are not traditional white Protestants, and they need policies that favor immigrants, and the same is true of Chinese Americans.
The mountains and rivers can take turns! The position will change! The benefits are eternal!
Finding practical common interests in seemingly opposing positions is the most basic skill of politicians! This is also Eric's first lesson for Colin Lee!
After pressing the doorbell of the villa, Eric whispered a final reminder: "Put away your aggression, let her think you are together, the chairman of the California Chinese American Commission is an elderly woman, try to Use your attractive appearance instead of a tough stance."
"I am confident to please the grandma." Li Kelin showed his white teeth.
The door opened, and a young Chinese woman with short hair appeared in front of the door. Her delicate facial features and delicate skin made her eyes bright. In a country where women need deodorants and hair removal knives, such a face is simply A clear stream!
Are you a nanny? But this nanny is wearing a formal suit! And it would be too wasteful for a girl of this age and appearance to be a nanny!
"Does Chairman Mei live here?" Li Kelin couldn't help but glance at the house number again.
"Yes, she is suddenly uncomfortable and is infusion." The woman smiled and stretched out her right hand, "Grandma entrusted me to receive you."
Eric asked before Li Kelin shook hands: "Since it is not convenient, can I postpone it until tomorrow?"
"It depends on grandma's physical condition." The woman's hand hangs in the air and turns to Eric, "I can fully represent grandma."
"With all due respect, you..." Eric obviously didn't quite believe that this little girl could lead the California Chinese Council.
Li Colin kindly stretched out his right hand and shook hands with the woman: "These old guys always like to question us! Just call me Colin."
"I've already heard your name like thunder." The woman shook hands and smiled, "I'm Linda."
Linda...
Colin Lee is equally ecstatic about the name!
The world is so small!
"Emotional matters cannot be forced." Li Kelin said the code.
"Hehe, please come in." Linda covered her face with a smile and welcomed the two of them into the room.
Yes! It turns out that she is Jenny's best friend! Friends who focus on spreading TVB lines chicken soup!
She has another identity, the granddaughter of the chairman of the California Chinese Council!
Li Colin thought that Linda should be a woman who watches soap operas all day long, but she didn't expect to look like a capable woman!
Her grandmother was resting in bed, so it was inconvenient to disturb them, so the three sat down in the living room, and the real nanny brought tea.
This mansion is quite Chinese, with a completely classical style, which makes people feel like a lifetime away.
After taking his seat, Li Kelin gently touched the texture of the wooden sofa and sighed, "It's all sandalwood, huanghuali, and this purple clay pot, which are not necessarily seen in ordinary Chinese families. "
"We old people think these are healthy." Eric laughed.
Li Kelin smiled and shook his head: "I don't think so. When people are in a foreign country, they pay more attention to tradition."
"I think Mr. Li is right this time." Linda poured tea for the two of them in person. "We don't actually have so many Chinese-style things in our home in Jijing, but rather American-style ones."
After the tea was in place, Linda said to Li Kelin, "I didn't expect Jenny to support you so much. Your choice is very bold."
"It took me two years to get her support." Li Kelin picked up the teacup and took a sip. The bitter and fragrant Chinese green tea has a familiar taste.
Eric coughed lightly beside him, and turned on his watch intentionally or unintentionally~IndoMTL.com~ to indicate that time is very tight, don't waste it on these household things.
Li Kelin disagreed: "You have to talk about family affairs with Chinese people first, and only after you have a good impression can you talk about things."
"We can bypass this link, I know you well enough." Linda also took a sip of tea herself, "You are here to win the support of the Chinese, please convince me directly."
"Okay." Li Kelin originally wanted to mention his favorability in his early 30s before talking about the business, but now it seems that this woman likes to be straightforward, which is completely opposite to TVB's style of drama!
Li Colin got straight to the point: "Chinese Americans support the Democratic Party, but the Democratic Party has clearly betrayed Chinese Americans."
"How can I see it?"
"Division of constituencies." Li Colin said casually what Eric had just told himself, "Because the Chinese are too concentrated and have an absolute advantage in certain constituencies, some Chinese congressmen have appeared over the years. , has always worked for the interests of the Chinese in Parliament, but this has interfered with the interests of some people."
Linda is noncommittal.
"So the last time the Democratic governor was planning his constituencies, he took apart the Chinese community and ensured that in most constituencies, the Chinese were in the second group, and the fourth constituency was just a typical example. Subtle constituency planning allowed the Hispanics here. Voters are just 10 percentage points higher than Chinese Americans, ensuring that Hispanics can be elected to Congress.”
"So we're going to support you?" Linda asked rhetorically, "We have our own candidates, do you want me to convince everyone to vote for a white Republican like you instead of a Chinese American? By the way One sentence, 60% of the Chinese Americans in the fourth district are Democrats, and only Republicans are ~IndoMTL.com~ Welcome to read the book friends, the latest, fastest and most popular serial works are all in ~IndoMTL.com~ Mobile users please to read.