We agree on nothing, Max.
Yes, sir.
Education, guns, drugs, school prayer, gays, defense spending, taxes - you name it, we disagree.
You know why?
Because I'm a lily-livered, bleeding-heart, liberal, egghead communist.
Yes, sir. And I'm a gun-toting, redneck son-of-a-bitch.
Yes, you are.
We agree about that.
We also agree on campaign finance.
Yes, sir.
So, Max.
Yes, sir?
Let's work together on campaign finance.
You don't have the votes in the House.
I don't need them. 1978, the FEC voted a regulatory rule that opened the door to soft money. The FEC can close it again with 4 of the 6 votes. We don't need a law.
And how are you going to get the four votes?
Two seats opened up, I nominated Bacon and Calhoun.
That's two.
Barry Haskel was with us already. We took him out of the closet.
How are you going to get the 4th seat to open up?
Toby's going to take care of that right away. Max, can I count on your support to confirm my candidates?
And what do I get in exchange?
[beat] The thanks of a grateful President.
Good answer, sir.
[to Toby] Go.
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