Washington D.C., Democratic National Committee Headquarters Building.
The building, which on any given day held sway over the political trajectory of half the United States, was now under immense pressure.
In the top-floor strategy room, the long table was surrounded by people.
These people were the brains of the party, but now, their usual composure was gone.
"This is an absolute massacre."
Marcus Crassus, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, slammed a freshly printed polling data report down on the table.
The papers scattered, revealing rows of alarming red arrows.
"Look at these numbers!"
Cres pointed to the charts in the report.
"Pennsylvania, down 4.2%."
"Ohio, down 3.8%."
"Michigan, down 3.5%."
"Just one month ago, we held a slight lead in these key swing states. But now? We're in freefall."
"Those bastards in the Republican Party have lost their minds."
Cres said, grinding his teeth.
