"He's opposing it because the bill has Sanders's name on it."
Roosevelt dissected Mannheim's motives.
"If this bill passes, the biggest winner will be Sanders and the Progressives."
"Sanders will prove his theory of a green industrial revival is viable. He'll build immense prestige in the Rust Belt, and his influence within the party will grow even stronger."
"That is something Mannheim absolutely cannot tolerate."
"Mannheim's power comes from being the brakes of the Democratic Party. He represents the moderates and fossil fuel interests. His entire political career is built on containing the radical agenda of the Progressives."
"If Sanders scores such a major political victory, Mannheim's own position will be shaken."
"So, he has to kill this bill."
"He's solidifying his status as the leader of the moderates."
Leo looked at the old man slowly and deliberately cutting his steak.
This was Washington.
