Chapter 481

“Some of you so-called ladies and gentlemen are just beginning to realize what I warned you about. Steve Hammer is emerging from this debacle mad as hell! That anger is going to be directed at those of us that voted against his wife. I’m very glad the record clearly shows I voted against conviction. I just hope it’s enough to have him pass me over when he drops a major shit storm on Capitol Hill!”

About that time, Amber’s interview with Secretary Chatham was being broadcast, and the Secretary’s comments caught everyone’s attention. “If you’re asking whether I’d put my money on Steve Hammer or Senator Lancer, I’ll take Steve every time. I’ll even give odds. Lancer may as well apply for his pension. His career will not only end badly, but any legacy he had hoped to leave will soon be destroyed.”

“There can be no road to the presidency that doesn’t pass through Steve Hammer,” was another observation that caused consternation as Lancer turned and stomped off toward his offic