"Kod, since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush either."
Sanders's easygoing expression vanished, his gaze turning sharp.
"This isn't just about the bill. This is about the rules."
"We sit here in Washington talking about unity, about how to win elections. But back on the ground, in Pennsylvania, certain people are using despicable tactics to try and crush our most dynamic candidate."
Montoya frowned. "Pennsylvania? What are you talking about?"
As the House Whip, his focus was on the big picture—the vote counts. He wasn't fully aware of specific local disputes.
"Pittsburgh," Sanders bit out the name. "A young man of mine, Leo Wallace, is running for Mayor there. A few days ago, his access to the VAN System data was cut off for no reason."
"The given reason was a so-called 'data compliance review,' citing a new rule the Democratic National Committee passed just three months ago."
Sanders looked at Montoya, a hint of mockery in his tone.
