I love speculation!
A word of worning, I'm reading a Mann Rambling story and you know he would kill a main character faster than you can blink. Let's hope it doesn't rub off.
His plans at the time of the interview were to remain in Mexico and eventually return to school. Running for office is probably not in the foreseeable future as far as he's concerned. However, once back in the US, he and Owen will begin outlining the path to the White House. I have that conversation outlined.
And the best part is what he said is true. There was no need for him to call Northman a flaming butthole; Joe figure it out on his own.
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Just as Katie Mulcahey (Carson Sawyer's friend from Idaho), Joe Huard's named after someone I knew in college. A fraternity brother.
I'm certain there are others who do not fawn over CJ, but those who interact with him end up with a positive opinion of him. Northman, unfortunately, feels threatened by a rookie with so much going for him.
One of my favorite lines in this chapter was Simmone telling CJ it took a village to win an Oscar, but he's the mayor. I wanted her to foreshadow the future without realizing it. CJ's aware of his assets but has yet to weaponize them. I pity the fools who'll run against him.
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Minuscule? Greedy sod!
At one point, I was hounded by reporters covering something I was involved with. Unlike CJ, I had no plans to run for office, so I never kept in touch. Some of CJ's actions are based on those experiences.
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Fleshing main characters out and constantly moving the story forward is always a goal. CJ's measured response to the questions about Northman proves he has matured in the nearly 10 years we've known him.
CJ's future comes into focus a bit more whenever he faces challenges and opportunities. I was never as in command during press interactions as he is. I keep trying to have him learn from my mistakes.