Chapter 240

Steve had advised the Rosens to not campaign while they were in town. “The idea is for people to see you as regular guests and not politicians trying to garner votes. If you’re likable, you’ll gain their support. If you use this crowd to try to campaign, many people will resent it. Just be a normal couple visiting friends and having a good time. Trust me on this. You’ll be glad that you did.”

The four famous friends spent a lot of time catching up with neighbors and introducing the Rosens to them. When asked about political issues, the Rosens would simply smile and tell everyone that they were taking the weekend off from politics to enjoy the holiday in Sparta. That response always seemed to please the people within hearing.

“Look how Gwen, Jordan, Steve, and Charlie, greet people by name and ask about their families,” pointed out Cynthia Rosen to her husband. “We need to learn from them. We keep trying to make people interested in us, when we should be interested in the