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Daisy's information department was separated from Victoria Hand's supervision and merged with Jasper Sitwell's operations department. The new department is now called the Information Processing and Operational Analysis Department.
Losing two departments at once, Victoria Hand, of course, would be dissatisfied. To compensate her, Fury assigned the SHIELD Academy to her direct jurisdiction.
Various parties are relatively satisfied. Of course, Daisy certainly didn't cause trouble without reason. Choosing Victoria Hand as the target took some careful consideration, and after this commotion, she finally made a name for herself within SHIELD.
She is very confident about the future. Ignoring the advantages of foresight, from the current polls, Obama has the upper hand. After winning the election, her position within SHIELD will rise.
However, Daisy didn't expect Pierce to throw Sitwell out to collaborate with her.
The Bald Brother's appearance and voice are as usual. The scene of persuading the other party to help him steal the Terrigen Crystal seems to be yesterday. After more than a year, now the two of them are miraculously starting to work together. Fate is truly amazing.
Although they claim to discuss matters together, Daisy estimates that suppressing the bald brother won't be difficult. If she plays the Viper card, he would immediately kneel and Hail Hydra.
However, the time is not right yet. She needs to firmly grasp the information department first, and then consider the operations department.
To increase her bargaining chips, she must ensure Obama's successful election. Daisy analyzed it for two days. After a phone conversation, she arrived at Obama's campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Although it is a game of various interest exchanges to finally rise to power, it must be said that Obama has a charismatic personality. Describing his dealings with people is like a breath of fresh air.
Today, Daisy is dressed very formally, with her hair pinned up and wearing glasses, like an intellectual beauty.
After a few brief pleasantries, she mentioned the purpose of her visit.
"I have read several of your policy proposals, ending the war in Afghanistan, developing new energy, tax reduction, and universal healthcare reform. These are all very forward-thinking, but... there is still some superficiality."
Obama didn't know her intentions. Even if he felt somewhat dissatisfied in his heart, he still valued Daisy's opinions on the surface, behaved courteously, and asked her what else was lacking.
"Your attention to vulnerable groups still remains superficial and only on the surface. We need to take some very influential actions to win voter approval," Daisy said carefully.
Obama is quite smart, or rather, no fool could reach his position. He hesitated a bit, "Such activities would require a lot of funds, and my current campaign funds are limited, so..."
He thought Daisy, being young, didn't understand the intricacies. He had been in politics for many years and could fool around hundreds of millions of money if he so wanted, but in a presidential election, there are rules for the game, and he can't use too much funding in public view.
Daisy smiled slightly and took out a document from her bag, handing it to Obama. "This is a new plan made by Skye Data. It's cost-effective and eye-catching."
Obama, somewhat curious, took it and looked at the title, "Ice Bucket Challenge?" and turned to read the pages.
After reading halfway, he realized that this method could definitely attract attention, bring him closer to the voters, and have very few points of criticism, at most, someone might say it's all show and no substance.
After quickly reviewing the entire plan, his eyes lit up. The actual amount of funds raised doesn't matter much; what's important is that he can show his face to the world once, and such charitable initiatives are easy to gain good impressions.
"Miss Johnson, your idea is excellent! The ALS community indeed deserves attention from various sectors of society!" Obama spoke as if he was about to go through water and fire for the ALS patients, while Daisy agreed on the side, appearing to care deeply for vulnerable groups, even though neither of them cared about ALS…
This is a grand-scale show. Daisy not only has to help Obama win the election but also needs to draw public attention to herself. Reputation is intangible, but it does exist and might come in handy at some point.
SHIELD has been hidden for too many years. Neither the public nor those in power want this organization to continue burying itself underwater. Depending on internal selection, personal qualities, or even Hydra's recommendations, it's challenging for her to smoothly rise to power. Daisy not only needs to unify internally but also requires external support. A highly-reputation image would be very helpful for her.
The future Tony Stark has actually served as the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. What did he rely on? Isn't it the high external reputation and support?
If Stark can be the director, It's not too late for her, Daisy Johnson to start building her reputation.
After receiving the Ice Bucket Challenge planning proposal, Obama immediately summoned his aides for a meeting. Everyone discussed the plan to see if there were any further improvements to be made.
The five individuals, three men, and two women, were his trusted aides, all either elite figures in major corporations or former high-ranking government officials.
They more or less knew Daisy's not-so-secret identity. Having a senior agent on their team wasn't a bad thing in their opinion.
The two old women even hugged Daisy to show intimacy.
After going through the Ice Bucket Challenge plan one by one, each of them regretted it in their hearts. This plan was too straightforward and effective. Why didn't they think of it?
As for checking for any oversights, Daisy's plan was already a perfected version of her previous world. Without personal verification, no one could see any issues.
"You all think it's feasible?" Obama scanned the faces of the people in the room.
These self-proclaimed high IQ people, elite advisers from big corporations, didn't propose any revisions. It was just a show, at most involving more people and on a larger scale.
"Good, spread the word. I'll take the first challenge in three days, and Daisy will take the second?" Obama was good at managing people, passing the relay baton to Daisy. Although being the first is most easily remembered, being the second also gains some public attention.
This Ice Bucket Challenge is Daisy's tool for riding the election momentum and building her reputation. Obama being the first is understandable, and she straightforwardly agreed.
Campaigns have strict requirements for fund usage, but they are lenient when it comes to various media coverage. Within three days, Obama appeared on five talk shows consecutively, discussing and appealing for society to care about ALS patients and vulnerable groups…
The hosts didn't know what he was selling, but out of public values, they had to follow along. Ordinary viewers who watch the general election at a time like this, are mostly watching it as a show. The elites who are good at analysis estimated that a big action might be taken here in some time.
The Republican Party also took active measures. Insiders from banks and employees from the Treasury Department have been mobilized. As long as Obama crossed a line, he would be criticized heavily.
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