“It’s not a question of choosing sides,” Grant said.
“It could be. Every single one of the cabinet members is beholden to Rood. They were appointed by the President—”
“Some of them were the Vice President’s picks,” Paul interrupted.
“Don’t quibble with me, Paul, over a tiny piece of the pie,” the Speaker scolded. “Look at the big picture.” With delight he watched Paul flush with embarrassment.
There had always been a little antagonism between Larry and Paul. They were very much alike. Both came from middle-class Eastern families, and both were self-made men rising to power on their own ability. Personally, they liked and respected one another. They played one-upmanship, competing for political turf trying to see who could be closest to the President. And both recognized Grant Anderson
