Santos, a long time servant of the democratic congress, has been expelled from his post after accusations of misconduct towards a junior representative. His actions, while seemingly in line for the time in office, have sparked a new discussion on the requirements of representatives of the government today. This was further fueled by the relatively large pay out to Santos for his removal from office.
Recently, however, there has been a turn in fortunes for Santos. He has been hired by Fetterman, a rising power on the democratic side of the aisle, to partake in an upcoming election to determine the presidential candidate for the 2020 election. This has been seen as a bold move for Fetterman, as the incumbent is Bob Mendendez, a popular and powerful politician who has been leading the race and is deemed likely to win the nomination.
The hiring of Santos hints at a potential move by Fetterman to stake his claim on the presidency by taking a shot at Mendendez. It shows that the former is willing to put his money and reputation on the line with this move, and the political ramifications could yet reach yet greater heights if Santos is able to successfully topple Mendendez.
However, the move has been met with a degree of skepticsm and backlash from a number of prominent players on the democratic side of the aisle. It can be argued that Santos may face an uphill struggle to gain the trust and full support of voters, as his expulsion from office still stands in his way.
This has prompted Santos to take an alternate approach by claiming another avenue to success- Cameo. For those unaware, Cameo is a service where celebrities can post personal videos for a fee. This has allowed Santos to still a position with public opinion, but on his own terms. Santos has promised the public his own take on the current political situation and stated that viewers can expect ‘an honest and unedited voice from a unique and fresh perspective’.
Whether or not the move will reap rewards for Santos is yet unknown. However, it is possible that it could become a defining factor in the upcoming election, as Santos has placed himself in a unique position where he can commentate on the proceedings without the bias of an outsider. This could give him the upper hand in this election and grant him the platform to seriously challenge Mendendez. There promises to be an interesting few weeks ahead as the controversy and implications surrounding this move become more apparent.
