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Chapter 209

Episode 209: Water and Fish (6)

“Candidate Yoo. Do you have any experience with TV debates?”

TV Election Debate.

Candidates for the general election, general election, and local election participate in the official debates organized by the National Election Commission or the press conferences, and compete for the validity of policies between the candidates, while at the same time attacking and defending the ethical compatibility of each other.

In general, it is one of the easiest ways to determine whether the candidates who participated in the election are truly qualified for the position for voters who do not have many opportunities to judge the policy, life, and skills of the candidates.

‘It’s also quite a fun show for the viewers.’

As I talked about the TV debate, Yoo Deok-hyun tilted his head and looked at me.

“Are you talking about the TV debate?”

"Yes. Do you have any experience?”

“Hmm, no. I’m sorry, but I haven’t had that experience yet.”

Then, with a faint smile, he shook his head.

It was a slightly unexpected reaction to me, knowing that he wasn't the first to run for public office.

“Excuse me, but as far as I know, I know that the last election was held for the Board of Education, but didn’t you have a discussion opportunity back then?”

Then he opened his mouth with a bitter face.

"Yes. Contrary to what the Education Council does, it is not an election that has much recognition. At that time, I just did general election activities and went straight to elections.”

"Ah… .”

I nodded.

In fact, the position of the Board of Education that he served is an important position that deliberates and decides on policies and budgets of the provincial office of education, and plays an audit and investigation role for the superintendent of education and subordinate institutions, but it is not a position that is considered very important to the general public.

“Um, sorry. It must have been a good experience.”

“Haha, now that I think about it, it’s a little sad. Actually, I was really looking forward to it.”

Then, with a meaningful expression on his face, he continued to speak.

"However… Have you ever thought of me participating in a TV debate?”

He nodded at his questionable words.

“Isn’t there a good thing to raise and solidify the approval rating as much as a discussion meeting?”

Considering the ripple effect of the debate, there was no better way if it could only provoke public support through the forum and create positive public opinion through it.

‘Election is an image battle.’

Of course, it was a problem that the public's interest in the superintendent's election was low compared to the presidential, general, and local elections.

In general, unless you are a candidate for an important election at the presidential or general election level, there are not many TV debates, of course, because the public's interest was relatively small.

‘It’s a general election for the superintendent, it’s just a passing day.’

However, in the case of the superintendent election in Seoul, the situation was different from that of other regions.

The election of the superintendent of education in the Seoul area is a touchstone that shows the direction in which education in Korea will flow. It is the forefront of future education.

‘Because the flow of policy itself changes depending on which candidate wins.’Therefore, there has never been an election more important to the people, education-related people, and policy makers who are aware of the importance of education.

Moreover, this election is a by-election. There was no risk of losing attention to other elections, such as local elections.

'If the script is well written, and if you can properly appeal to the public the dramatic life and policies of Yoo Deok-hyun, there is no better opportunity than this.'

The name of a person who has lived a life of sparks according to his conscience, who has followed his policies without being shaken while serving as a member of the education committee, has power that money cannot buy.

However?

“Whew… .”

In fact, that party, Yoo Deok-hyun, was showing a somewhat lukewarm reaction.

“Why?”

When I asked, he frowned and opened his mouth.

“That’s true… It's not that we haven't thought about what the CEO said. Still, some broadcasters have been making offers to me these days. However… Do you even know the representative? That debate is a double-edged sword.”

And with a dark complexion, the field sighs.

Hmm... He seemed to know what he was worried about.

In general, the degree of discussion depends on the type of discussion to be chosen, but the TV debate was a place where the candidates' policies, lives, and skills were exposed in front of the public in real time.

So, naturally, the candidate's approval rating could rise vertically at one time, or vice versa.

‘It’s a TV debate where even a powerful presidential candidate gets hooked on a single word.’

Therefore, it seems that Yoo Deok-hyun decided to keep his current approval rating by not taking his own risk rather than grabbing that double-edged sword.

‘Because we still have the upper hand in terms of approval ratings.’

It wasn't a response I liked, but it was understandable. For him, this election must be a war that must never be lost.

However.

‘That alone can never win a fight.’

Being at the forefront of the race means becoming a public enemy of those who participate in the race. It was also said to expose his back to the threats of those who followed him.

So, if Yoo Deok-hyeon was satisfied with the current approval rating and moved with a passive attitude, it was clear that he would soon be pecked and killed like a frog in the water.

‘It’s something that should never be stopped.’

“Hmm, I know what you’re talking about. But Candidate Yoo. Isn't that a risk you have to take? Now is the time to think about what you can gain rather than what you lose.”

Then, after hearing my words, Yoo Deok-hyun bowed his head as if he was thinking about something.

Hearing my words, his determination seemed to shake.

But.

“Huh, sorry. It's probably because we're moving with a strategy to keep the current approval rating as much as possible before we have the CEO... It's impossible to change all of that, right?"

It was surprising.

Because I thought he would prefer a more aggressive response if it were his character I figured out.

‘Even though there was a death of a disciple, he is a person of character enough to spur the life of an iron breadwinner and stand up.’

“Is there something I don't know? You don't think a candidate Yoo I know would be the one to withdraw from this kind of work, don't you?"

When I asked in a soft voice, he answered with a hazy face.

“… No facets. But it’s not that I don’t show up like this for no reason.”

"then… ?”

“Huh, as long as you know who is behind candidate Goh Deok-seung. You just can’t move quickly.”

“If you say they are… ? Who are you talking about?”

“You didn’t know?”

“… … ?”

“The private foundations.”

Ah… .

I nodded. Only now did I understand his unsuitable, cautious attitude.

‘Private schools… .'

When Yoo Deok-hyun first came to see me, I did my own research.

It was because I wondered how bad the situation was that he even asked for help from me, a private tutoring academy instructor.

‘Isn’t it supposed to be the bottom?’

However.

[Candidate Deok-Hyun Yoo’s approval rate of 43%]

[Deokseung God’s approval rating is 28%]

[Lee Moon-ki candidate approval rate 15%]

[Candidate support rate 9%]

[Candidate Soon-Yong Choi’s approval rate of 5%]

The confirmed approval rating of Yoo Deok-hyun was unexpectedly the best, and considering the overlapping of various evils, it was unexpectedly cruising.

‘What is the approval rating? why me? Do you really need a face-to-face?’

However, it didn't take long before I was able to find the background for which Yoo Deok-hyun had no choice but to come to me.

[Patriotic organizations such as the National Action Headquarters declare support for Candidate Godeok-seung]

[Gyeonggi-do private academic foundations declare support for Koh Deok-seung… The only ‘true educator’ is Candidate Go!] [Declaration of support for Candidate Deok-seung Ko, Gangnam 3rd District Parents’ Council!]

That's right... … .

Conservative groups as well as private school foundations and parents in Gangnam area were all declaring support for Candidate Godeok-seung.

It was as if they were squeezing it, and they were calling out their power with tremendous firepower.

[Citizen Voter Movement Headquarters, Candidate Deok-Seung God Selected as a ‘Good Candidate’]

[Held a support meeting for the private academic foundation ‘Mir’ Koh Deok-seung, great success!]

[Go Deok-seung Candidate Camp, a joyous scream as the number of volunteers increases day by day]

[Candidate Deok-Hyun Yoo’s approval rate 43% → 39%]

[Go Deok-seung candidate approval rate 28% → 32%]Of course, there were quite a few people who objected to this.

However, their opinions were mostly just fragments that were not gathered together.

‘Nothing is done with fragments.’

So, it was understandable to save yourself as much as possible for Yoo Deok-hyun and the people in his camp.

What if you accidentally stumble while deploying an aggressive strategy?

Even if you step on the landmines spread by Candidate Godeok-seung.

So, if we fail to keep pace with this government, which is making unparalleled reforms.

Of course, the chance of winning will disappear far away. Because the coming of the world he hoped for was also going to be far-fetched.

‘They are the ones who will make things that don’t exist.’

So, I put my thoughts together for a while and spared my words, and Yoo Deok-hyun nodded with an expression that seemed to understand something.

“Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking of never participating in TV debates. Once the schedule for the official debate held by the National Election Commission has been adjusted, then we will have to be more active.”

"but… First of all, what strategy will you come up with from there? And before that, I plan to first figure out which negatives to try and come up with countermeasures before moving on.”

Then he looked at me with hopeful eyes.

“And then… You will probably need Mr. Kim's ability. Apparently, CEO Kim is the best in reading the current trend and in coordinating the trend.”

“… Hmm.”

“Haha, so please wait for a while. If that time comes, even if the president stops him, I will throw it away and run to the forum.”

“Um, wouldn’t it be hard to endure until then?”

“Of course it is difficult. Sometimes I just want to go and say everything I want to say without asking or questioning. However… You have to be patient to win.”

As if it were a pity, Yoo Deok-hyun closed his mouth again and let out a small sigh.

“Ehh, if there is an attack coming, but if I know, I will move right away… Unless it’s heaven, how would you know that?”

Then he shook his head with a bitter expression as if he was genuinely sorry.

Looking at it, I had a smile on my face.

I decided to embrace the fish, because it is my job to create a place where the fish inside me can jump and play freely.

Having gathered my thoughts, I slowly opened my mouth.

“Candidate Deok-Hyun Yoo.”

Then, Yoo Deok-hyun, who had a bitter expression on his face, looked at me.

"Yes? Why?”

“You don’t have to.”

“… What are you talking about?”

I glanced at him as he tilted his head curiously and opened his mouth.