Episode 7

In the solemn atmosphere of the President's Office, a signing ceremony on the education reform bill is going on nervously and orderly.The media and high-level officials gathered together, and their eyes were focused on President Garrett, waiting for him to officially sign the bill and implement this far-reaching policy.However, in this solemn and solemn occasion, only Vice President Jim Matthews looked particularly serious.

Matthews, who worked his way up from being the governor of Pennsylvania, once had his own ambitions and dreams of power.However, as time went by, he gradually felt that he had become just a pawn on someone else's political chessboard, and his status was even inferior to that of the new Democratic Party leader, Congressman Umack.This gap from the center of power to the edge filled him with helplessness and unwillingness.

At the same time, Matthews was also dissatisfied with President Garrett's regard for Frank.He was angry that Frank had asked Peter Russell to run for governor in his hometown without consulting him, but Frank brushed it off as if it was none of his business.What made Matthews even more angry was that Frank actually suggested that he promote Peter's campaign to win more votes.However, in Matthews' view, Peter is just a junior congressman, and he is unwilling to stand and support such a person.

Peter Russell, on the other hand, faces his own dilemma.Before officially announcing his candidacy, he needs to explain his past misconduct so that the campaign team can prepare.The process of having his scars dug out was not pleasant, and Peter even wanted to give up the campaign.However, with the encouragement of Frank and Christina, Peter regained his courage and decided to face his past bravely.The Pennsylvania Rivers Bill he worked hard to promote also received support from most district members, which gave him a considerable advantage in the election.

In addition, the plot is also interspersed with the story lines of characters such as Zoe and Janning.As Frank's little lover, Zoe has always kept a distance and wary of his power games.However, at Frank's request, she wrote a story for Peter advocating his resurrection.Janning encountered setbacks at her job at the Washington Herald. She took the opportunity to jump to Toutiao.com and conducted an exclusive interview with Peter under Frank's arrangement.