Miss President wants to talk to you

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As governor, he has so many things to deal with, how could he possibly pay attention to whether a certain grant has arrived or not?

Naturally, there is a professional state government team to handle this.

I thought that given the federal government's efficiency and the fact that Ms. Roseve had just taken office, it would take some time for a funding allocation to be processed.

So they just used official language to brush it off.

Unexpectedly, Eleanor found a pretext to use against him.

Fortunately, Lyman was indeed a seasoned bureaucrat, and he was adept at handling such probing questions.

"Eleanor, you've misunderstood."

Lyman smiled and said, "What I just said was based on the current progress of the disbursement. You just said that this is the first disbursement, right?"

"Since this is the first allocation, it's understandable that the allocation progress varies in different counties."

"After the program ends, I will look into the details."

"If there are indeed cases of stranded people in certain counties, I will handle them personally."

Lyman felt that he had said enough.

After all, his participation in the program was just a formality, a way to help the president promote his new policies.

Outside the radio broadcast, some listeners who heard this response also began to feel disappointed.

"It's always about finding out later and then dealing with it. Why do all these politicians speak in the same tone?"

"I guarantee he won't bother to find out."

"That's enough. This is just a TV show. Do you think they can solve your problems on the spot?"

"Sigh! Politicians are all the same!"

Discontent and complaints began to gather outside the radio.

Inside the studio, Eleanor's expression remained unchanged.

Logically speaking, Lyman's answer was flawless; it was standard bureaucratic rhetoric.

But are standards always right?

What the people need is a solution, not a hollow promise.

“Mr. Lyman, it’s no trouble for you to look into it.”

Eleanor turned the page of the document in front of her.

"Because we had already conducted a survey before the program started."

Lyman's expression froze instantly.

It's been investigated!?

Did you go to the Empire State for an on-site investigation?

Why was he notified in advance? Why wasn't he asked to arrange his own escort and reception?

Cold sweat began to bead on his forehead.

The more I think about it, the scarier it gets. An investigation conducted without any prior notice—who knows what they might uncover!

Isn't this going too far?

I am a direct descendant of Ms. Rosef!

"Aye..."

Lyman tried to speak, but Eleanor interrupted him by reaching out her hand.

“We investigated the implementation of funding in six counties in the Empire State.”

Eleanor began reading the data from the document, “Onondoga County received funding on the 11th, and wages will begin to be paid on the 13th;”

"Monroe County received the funding on the 11th and began paying wages on the 12th;"

Wayne County...

Eleanor went through county by county.

Finally, they stopped when they read about Erie County.

Eleanor put the document down.

"Mr. Lyman, when the president issued this grant, he instructed that the disbursement should begin within three days."

“The other five counties we investigated all performed very well.”

“Only Erie County received the funding on the 10th, but when we investigated, wages still hadn’t been paid out.”

"Is something wrong?"

Lyman was already drenched in sweat.

He felt an immense fear that the president’s men were silently investigating six counties in his territory.

I had absolutely no idea!

Moreover, why was Eleanor so aggressive towards him on the show?

Could it be... the president's intention?!

In that instant, Lyman's survival instinct kicked in.

He knew he had to make a statement on the spot!

“Mr. Hopkins, I must admit that you have more detailed information than I do.”

Lyman took a deep breath and said frankly, "This shows that my information has not been updated in time."

"After the program ends, I will immediately ask the State Finance Committee to give me a complete list of the distributions."

"If there is indeed a problem in Erie County, I will deal with it tonight!"

It seemed as if they were afraid that Eleanor wouldn't believe them, and even more afraid of the woman Eleanor represented.

Lyman emphasized, "This is the fastest I can do."

It's clear that this governor has done his utmost to express his sincerity.

But the public is not buying it.

"They're still talking about handling it afterward, but I think they just don't want to deal with it at all!"

"The host just made it so clear, there's something wrong with Yili County!"

"I'm not listening to this anymore! This show is infuriating!"

Washington, D.C., inside Farley's apartment.

Farley has confirmed that Eleanor and Lyman are not putting on an act.

I could tell from Lyman's unprepared state that he was in a state of shock.

but

So what?

Farley could conclude that Eleanor's show was a failure.

You call the governor onto this program, ask him to express his opinion on the people's issues, and he cooperates by expressing his opinion on the spot.

Logically speaking, the goal has been achieved.

But the people will not be satisfied.

They've heard bureaucratic rhetoric too many times and just get tired of it.

"Eleanor, so this is all you're capable of?"

Farley let out a sigh of relief. "If there's no way to handle it, then don't bring it up in the open. Isn't that just asking for trouble?"

It seems that this opponent is no longer worth my attention.

however

“Mr. Lyman, I believe you are genuinely interested in resolving this issue.”

Eleanor's voice came through the radio.

"But if there's a problem, why deal with it after the show ends?"

"Luckily, we have a telephone here."

"You can call and resolve this right here!"