Post by THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO on Mar 20, 2011 1:43:52 GMT -5
Now it was time to develop a strategy regarding the election. Monte Cristo had stated several times that he would help in any way possible, and he meant to stand by those words. This included his offer of endorsing Richard publicly, should the need or want for such an action ever arise.
"Thank you. I hope you know how much that offer means to me."
The comment did not go unnoticed at all; Monte Cristo responded to it with another small nod of his head. No greater response was needed, in his opinion. Nor did he wish to delve much deeper into such a potentially emotional discussion. His mind was set to logic at the moment; additionally, he knew Richard was in a somewhat capricious mood, and did not care to risk upsetting him.
Regarding the counts suggestion, it seemed Richard did have some contacts he felt he could count on. That would make an excellent support base if all went as expected. The next issue was that of Richard's strengths over Tormei's.
"The only way I think I have an advantage over Tormei at present is the many years of experience of my family in the political field, although the policies I introduced over my term haven't exactly reflected that accurately, I admit. Although Tormei is a newcomer to the political arena, he knows how to get the people on his side already."
Monte Cristo nodded, not in agreement with all of Richard's words, but in understanding of what the man was saying. "That is what you will have to emphasize. I'm certain the comparison of experience, even handled in a positive manner, will be an asset to your image." His words were probably nothing new to Richard's ears, but he felt he would briefly give his opinion on the possible strategy.
The count paused for a sip of water. "Have you considered challenging Tormei to a debate? Such an event would give you an opportunity to display your familiarity with politics and the way they are truly handled. You would run the risk of him using his personality to blindside the voters, but I suspect that tactic would be easily rebutted through the virtue of your political experience."
"There's no need for me to forgive you. You have your own business to attend to and your own life to live."
Monte Cristo chuckled, somewhat inwardly. It was true; his inattention to the political- and social, and largely general- climate of the city could exclusively be b;lamed on his work. He briefly thought to himself that he should get out more. "That is, perhaps unfortunately, more accurate than I care to admit." He offered a small smile with the comment. It occurred to him that his business and his life were very much one and the same, but his life and how he managed it were not at issue at the moment. Richard had visited to discuss his campaign; that was what they would discuss, for it freed Monte Cristo from having to discuss or consider his own troubles.
"Thank you. I hope you know how much that offer means to me."
The comment did not go unnoticed at all; Monte Cristo responded to it with another small nod of his head. No greater response was needed, in his opinion. Nor did he wish to delve much deeper into such a potentially emotional discussion. His mind was set to logic at the moment; additionally, he knew Richard was in a somewhat capricious mood, and did not care to risk upsetting him.
Regarding the counts suggestion, it seemed Richard did have some contacts he felt he could count on. That would make an excellent support base if all went as expected. The next issue was that of Richard's strengths over Tormei's.
"The only way I think I have an advantage over Tormei at present is the many years of experience of my family in the political field, although the policies I introduced over my term haven't exactly reflected that accurately, I admit. Although Tormei is a newcomer to the political arena, he knows how to get the people on his side already."
Monte Cristo nodded, not in agreement with all of Richard's words, but in understanding of what the man was saying. "That is what you will have to emphasize. I'm certain the comparison of experience, even handled in a positive manner, will be an asset to your image." His words were probably nothing new to Richard's ears, but he felt he would briefly give his opinion on the possible strategy.
The count paused for a sip of water. "Have you considered challenging Tormei to a debate? Such an event would give you an opportunity to display your familiarity with politics and the way they are truly handled. You would run the risk of him using his personality to blindside the voters, but I suspect that tactic would be easily rebutted through the virtue of your political experience."
"There's no need for me to forgive you. You have your own business to attend to and your own life to live."
Monte Cristo chuckled, somewhat inwardly. It was true; his inattention to the political- and social, and largely general- climate of the city could exclusively be b;lamed on his work. He briefly thought to himself that he should get out more. "That is, perhaps unfortunately, more accurate than I care to admit." He offered a small smile with the comment. It occurred to him that his business and his life were very much one and the same, but his life and how he managed it were not at issue at the moment. Richard had visited to discuss his campaign; that was what they would discuss, for it freed Monte Cristo from having to discuss or consider his own troubles.