Thread:Roosevelt the Hunter/@comment-4059927-20180327201422/@comment-31129923-20180328042950

I don't want to get too much into politics because it doesn't have a lot to do in a situation like this but beings its fiction, I like to have fun with the topic because there are usually no repercussions. I personally believe it would have to depend on Matthew's allegiance to whether or not Bill would see him as either an ally or threat to his career.

Take Joe Lawton for example, he and Bill are rivals mostly because it's implied they are from opposing parties. Also, Bill holds a leadership role in Congress (specifically as a Whip) while Joe is the President. If I were to put them anywhere on the political spectrum, I would have to say Joe would be a moderate leaning right and Bill is somewhat moderate as well but leans left (similar to Ted Kennedy who served as his inspiration).

If Matthew shares his affiliation, he probably wouldn't see him as a close ally but look at him as a "wealthy liberal" acquaintance. Otherwise, if he's against Bill ideologically or just personally while also looking to discredit him either way, Bill's not above dirty tricks to keep his image the way he wants people to see him. Overall, he'd be just another enemy for Bill to keep an eye on every election cycle.

That might be an unnecessarily complicated response compared to what you suggested but I like to think about other possibilities between the two because it's an interesting plot with potential. I don't know; what d you think?