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Ridiculous Resume Fodder:Mellie placed fifth in the skeet shooting Junior World Championships.
Policies:Hollis is anti-immigration, anti-regulation, and anti-EPA.
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He’s pro-drilling, pro-second amendment, and, in general, pro anything that lines his pockets.
Policies:Many of Susan Ross’s policies have been informed by her personal life.
As the daughter of a coal miner, she is pro-energy.
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As a single mother, she’s a role model for many women who find her story inspiring.
Susan was instrumental in drafting the Brandon Bill, a piece of legislation that fights for greater police accountability.
Ridiculous Resume Fodder:Susan is an avid birdwatcher.
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Policies:Frankie passionately believes in providing a free college education to all Americans.
He’s also pro-choice and a firm believer that it’s the government’s duty to protect the environment.
Ridiculous Resume Fodder:Frankie plays guitar in a popular Philly alt-country band.
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Edison Davis(Norm Lewis)
The Democratic U.S. Policies:Edison is pro-gun-control and pro-choice.
Ridiculous Resume Fodder:Edison serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
It’s truly anyone’s race to win.
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Are there any moments you’re pulling or inspired by from the real-life election?
Scandaltakes place in a universe where President Obama doesn’t exist.
Mellie, like Hillary Clinton, is trying to become the first female President.
Are any of the candidates running a “clean” campaign?
Hollis knows how to rig an election.
What’s to stop him this time around?
The only thing working against him this time is that his opponents know exactly how he operates.
Will Mellie also get her hands dirty in this election?
Hollis basically stole Mellie’s campaign ideas.
How will she pay him back in kind?
If she’s able to beat him, that is.
Even though Susan isn’t the brightest, should we not underestimate her?
Of all the candidates, Susan Ross may have the most innocence to lose.
Will she be able to hold on to her strong moral compass?
Or will she lose it as her desire to win becomes stronger?
It’s hard to say.
Especially since Susan’s got Elizabeth North in her corner, one of the least ethical schemers in Washington.
How will Olivia handle the fact that Edison is running?
Olivia believes in Edison and thinks he’ll make a great president.
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