Chapter 632

This mansion in Kalorama was actually the residence of William Habs Rehnquist in Washington.

The Morgenthau family and others came here as guests.

Robert Morgenthau and Peggy had come to Washington together three days ago. They come here, of course, to see their granddaughter/daughter actually ascend to the position of judge on the District of Columbia Circuit Court.

Just now at the Federal Supreme Court, they also attended and participated in the ceremony. Just came out earlier and arrived at the Rehnquist family's villa early.

Abel and Peggy left later and now met at William Hubbs Rehnquist's house.

Rehnquist entertained the arrival of Abel and the Morgenthau family with great ceremony.

Of course, Robert understood the reason for Rehnquist's enthusiasm, mainly because Abel was there.

To some extent, his relationship with William Hubbs was not exactly friendly.

This is normal. One of the two parties belongs to the Donkey Party and the other to the Elephant Party. And as a young man, William Hubbs Rehnquist had hoped to become a prosecutor in New York.

But the commander-in-chief at that time was Kennedy. He was a donkey gang member, and he and Robert were childhood friends.

With his unique charm, Kennedy is almost the most popular and supported leader in the history of the United States by ordinary American people.

Although T&T cannot influence the election of local prosecutors. But Kennedy, who was already the commander-in-chief at the time, couldn't bear it and came to New York in person to support Robert Morgenthau.

Robert's competitors, including William Habbs at that time, naturally could not withstand Robert, who was blessed by the most charismatic commander, so they all lost.

But Kenny Dickson is also because of his great charm, and his imaginative thinking is also because of his great charm.

Had he not been popular with the public because of his charisma, his popularity and support would have exploded. Then he would not want to try to reform the current situation in the United States.

If he doesn't want to reform, then he won't be very imaginative... somewhat similar to Master Ronaldinho.

Looking at the history of the United States for more than 200 years, almost all of the assassinated leaders have tried or done something to change the status quo of the United States.

This is true from Lincoln to Lee Gen after JFK.

It can only be said that the class and interest distribution in this country have become deeply entrenched.

Anyone who wants to challenge this distribution and the interests of all parties will have to face backlash from them.

It is better than Master Ronaldinho, who holds military power and has great prestige after the victory in World War II.

There is also Kennedy, who has great prestige among the people and is deeply loved by workers and trade unions.

They all failed.

In fact, it proves that the so-called reform cannot take place in this country at all.

I digress.

Robert and William Hubbs had had a somewhat troubled relationship.

This may be one of the reasons why it was difficult for the Morgenthau family to intervene in this system after Rehnquist was reborn in the federal legal system.

It's just that both of them are old now, Robert is already 90. The younger Rehnquist was in worse health and contracted cancer.

Both of them have reached the point where they must consider their posthumous affairs and the future generations of their families.

At this time, Abel stood up again with a smile, willing to be a witness to the easing of relations between the two parties.

As a result, Rehnquist and Morgenthau, whose relationship could not be called hostile but had always been unfriendly, shook hands and made peace.

This led to today's scene of Robert Morgenthau and William Habs Rehnquist sitting together for dinner.

There were not many attendees at this luncheon. In addition to the three Morgenthals and Abel, Rehnquist's side was William himself, his son John, and his niece Caroline Wynne Rehnquist, a total of 6 people.

"Your main competitor is little Cyrus Vance."

At the luncheon, Robert was seen calmly talking to Caroline:

"Although Cyrus Roberts Vance passed away last year, Roberts left a large number of allies within the Donkey Party. These allies all hope that after me, Vance Jr. will take over the important position of Manhattan District Attorney. Position."

"I asked Peggy to replace me later. Although they had strong objections, after all, Peggy's surname was Morgenthau, she was my granddaughter, and she could be considered one of their own. So they tolerated it. Now... Peggy is also relieved. This job. It is obvious that they will not remain indifferent this time."

At this time, William Habs Rehnquist couldn't help but sarcastically said: "Ha, among the connections and friends left by old Vance to young Vance. Dear Robert, you may be the most important part. ?"

Robert shrugged and did not respond to the elder Rehnquist's taunt.

Old Rehnquist was indeed right. Robert Morgenthau was really the mainstay in supporting Vance Jr.'s rise to power.

In the past, Robert had always been one of Cyrus Roberts Vance's important allies.

So what if they are just important allies? First Cyrus Roberts Vance was dead.

Secondly, since coming into contact with Abel, the origin of the Morgenthau family's deep-rooted Donkey Party has become unpredictable.

Robert, who is a conservative in the Donkey Party, can easily reconcile with the centrists in the Elephant Party.

And with Abel as the middleman, it would be no big deal even if he changes jobs.

Like this time, the Morgenthau family, which has been a donkey party for hundreds of years, gave birth to an elephant party - Peggy Morgenthau. The Donkey Party had a lot of opinions, but the Elephant Party didn't say anything.

The reason is because Abel is here.

It is for this reason that the White House and the Senate controlled by the Elephant Party can allow a person who was born in the Donkey Party and later joined the Elephant Party to become the Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Circuit Court.

They didn't want to push Abel to the Donkey Party anymore.

Coupled with some commitments and resource exchanges made by Abel, this situation finally emerged.

But having said that, Robert Sr. is also considered scheming. All this time, Paige has actually been non-partisan... which can be regarded as a preparation, so that opponents from the Elephant Party cannot attack in this regard.

Seeing the unharmonious scene between the two old men, Abel interrupted the exchange: "Little Cyrus? I remember he served as Peggy's deputy before? And he came to my company to search?"

"Yes. Little Vance is the current chief assistant of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. According to regulations, if Paige resigns, he will be the interim Manhattan District Attorney. However, there will be a re-election next month. So at most he can only Being the Manhattan District Attorney for half a month," Robert explained.

"What are his chances of winning?"

Hearing Abel's question, Robert looked at Caroline who looked expectant, then at Paige who had been eating with a calm face, and finally his eyes fell on Abel.

"Originally, if Paige didn't compete with him, it would be 100%. If Paige competed with him, then he would only have less than 40%."

"Now..."

Robert said softly: "If you, the chief citizen of New York, side with Ms. Rehnquist, I think... the probability that little Vance will win is very low, provided there are no accidents!"

Abel understood. He smiled and looked at William Habs Rehnquist, and then at his chief legal advisor.

"It doesn't look like it will be too difficult, dear Caroline."