Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 626 Distribution of Interest Groups
Brenham Farm, Texas.

Aaron Anderson, Lloyd Bentsen Jr., and others met with Texas Governor George W. Bush in Tinstown.

It has been confirmed that George W. Bush will run for US president next year, and his campaign strategy and slogans are already being prepared!

For example, the idea of ​​cultivating the image of a "compassionate conservative" combines traditional conservative principles such as small government and low taxes with care for vulnerable groups.
Furthermore, while adhering to conservative economic policies, it will increase investment in social areas such as education and healthcare, and pay attention to the needs of the poor and ethnic minorities.

They proposed an education reform plan that ensures "no child is left behind," advocating for higher education standards, increased funding for education, stronger accountability for schools, and a focus on mental health education for teenagers!

“Compassionate conservatives”: Emphasizing care for vulnerable groups;

"Not a single child can be left behind": highlighting the commitment to education reform;

"A real plan for the real people": This emphasizes practical policies and a focus on the people.

"Reformers, Results!": Showcasing his reform achievements as governor of Texas;

"Restore America's Dignity": A call to restore America's international image and domestic cohesion.

On Christmas Eve, George W. Bush and his entourage had already left Brenham. Aaron and Lloyd Bentson Jr. sat on the sofa. "It's clear that the Bush team was quite well-prepared this time," they remarked.

"However, George W. Bush is really not a very good person!"

Aaron couldn't understand how someone as stupid as a pig could become the President of the United States.

Lloyd Bentson Jr. chuckled. "He has a good advisor, Karl Rove, who got him to the governorship a few years ago."

"Who knows, maybe they can put him directly into the presidency next year?"

George W. Bush's campaign team is very strong!

Aaron said calmly, "The only thing I find agreeable about this guy is that he knows how to project a down-to-earth style."

"Knowing to strive to cultivate a friendly and down-to-earth image."

During his tenure as governor, George W. Bush often wore casual clothes and talked to outsiders and the media about his family and hobbies, such as his love of cycling and mowing lawns, making voters feel that he was an ordinary person and approachable.
This down-to-earth style is very helpful in getting closer to voters and enhancing their sense of identification and trust in him!
As for economic policy, the Republican Party has consistently advocated tax cuts and reduced government intervention in the economy. George W. Bush's tax cuts were so large that they attracted the support of the middle class and business owners. Streamlining government agencies and reducing government intervention in the economy can also improve economic efficiency.

Lloyd Bentson Jr. took a sip of coffee, looked up at Aaron, and said, “The Republican Party has different factions, such as conservatives, moderates, and religious right-wingers. George W. Bush adheres to traditional values, so he should be able to gain their support more easily.”

“The internal affairs are easy to handle, but the various interest groups outside are not so easy to deal with,” Aaron tapped his knee with his fingers.
"The military-industrial complex, Silicon Valley tech circle, Hollywood media, religious groups, the National Rifle Association, the Trucking Association, etc."

"It all requires thought and effort; the interests of all parties need to be taken into account!"

Lloyd Bentson Jr. shrugged. "There's still time, take your time..."

On Christmas Day 1999, in a villa on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, Nicole Kidman lay limply on Aaron's body. "Ah, it's snowing again in New York!"

Aaron smiled and stroked the woman's smooth, white body. "Isn't it normal for snow to fall in New York?" Nicole Kidman had just come from Australia, which is in the Southern Hemisphere and is currently experiencing summer.

"I recently received a script for a musical film, a project written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, called 'Moulin Rouge';"

"Based on the Moulin Rouge in Paris, it tells the love story of Satine, the top star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub, and Christian, a poor writer who comes to Paris from England!"

Nicole Kidman expressed some regret at not being able to participate in "Chicago" before, but she is very interested in Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!";

Baz Luhrmann's previous self-written and directed film, Romeo and Juliet, was also a success.

Aaron kissed the woman in his arms and couldn't help but remind her, "A musical? Are you sure you're okay with that?"

"Let's take our time. The production company is 20th Century Fox, and they're not planning to film in Paris; they'll be building a set in Sydney."

"I have plenty of time to practice, and I plan to only shoot this one film next year!"

Nicole Kidman said, propping her head up with her hand, "I want an Oscar too! I saw Jodie Foster promoting 'Anna and the King' the other day. She's already a two-time Oscar winner for Best Actress."

Aaron blinked. "Don't worry, 'Erin Brockovich' is great. You have a good chance. Movies based on true stories are more favored by the judges!"

"Anna and the King has already been released?"

Aaron hasn't paid much attention yet. The male and female leads are Chow Yun-fat and Jodie Foster. Moreover, Chow Yun-fat also helped Crescent Pictures shoot a new film directed by Ang Lee, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," this year.

"It's been released, but the reviews are so-so, and the box office is even worse. It opened with $520 million and only grossed $1300 million in 10 days!"

Nicole Kidman is quite aware of this, as she has had numerous collaborations with 20th Century Fox, given that they are both Australians.

It's worth noting that 20th Century Fox invested $92 million in the production of "Anna and the King," and Jodie Foster's salary reached a high of $15 million.

Media reviews of the film were predominantly negative: "Anna and the King is a non-musical version of The King and I; the director attempted to make this film, based on a true story, more historically accurate."

"The film's overall shooting style is lavish and grand, with gorgeous costumes, magnificent scenes, and large-scale sets, presenting a story rich in exotic flavor and interwoven with diverse cultures from all angles."

"However, the director's dull approach failed to resonate with the audience. Although the film retained some entertainment scenes such as the waltz ball from 'The King and I,' it did not strike a good balance between entertainment and art, resulting in pleasing neither side."

Aaron nodded. "It seems it really was a failure. The male lead was Chow Yun-fat, a Chinese-American actor."

"He's from Hong Kong, and this year he even helped Dawn Cinema shoot a Chinese-language film directed by Ang Lee!"

He patted the girl on the shoulder. "Alright, time to get up. We're going to a Christmas party later..."

(End of this chapter)