The White House-2017 Washington RP

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"We will be getting to the specifics of the budget." Cal assured, hands held palms down in a calming gesture, only slightly elevated in the direction of his Chief of Staff and Vice President. "And of course, we can talk in a general sense about what are targets are. But until we're sure of our spending needs, particularly for our fleet, which I plan to speak with our Secretary of State about, and have more solid projections on what our interest is going to look like, especially if we can negotiate downwards with evidence of our good faith to repay, we aren't in a position to come to any final number today, not with our two biggest expenditures still uncertain."

He glances between the three. "What we can discuss is our broader strategy. We have difficult cuts to make. We need to determine which are going to be forwarded by us, and which by Congress."

"We can take a look at the list we have here." he added. "But that comes after we have our structure, and our gameplan, for taxes laid out."

"Ignoring the economic impact for a moment and discussing the political ramifications... I agree with the Vice President on most points, I have believe we can get it through congress however come 2018 we will have some serious problems fundraising many of our most prolific donors will be in that new tax bracket. Additionally small business owners who support Republicans and make up a significant portion of the base will be turned off because they all believe they will be in that tax bracket one day. Also in terms of optics we are asking people to give over half their earnings, most people don't pay much attention to the minutia of taxes and rates but they will pay attention to "half your income". We should have a concrete media plan and a number of surrogates ready to stump for the plan."

[Provisional Niev]

"We should be able to control the overall flow of information to the media by separating the President's involvement in the budgetary talks from that of the Treasury and Congress. As long as there is clear communication between the executive behind the curtains, the President could take the role of supporting families and wanting to promote prosperity by cutting taxes. Congress and the Treasury under separate media supervision could take the hardline role of dealing with fiscal sanitation, as neither party rarely experiences high approval ratings as a whole. For the Presidency to remain an asset to the Republican party..."

She pointed at the President with an open palm and looked to the other two.

"...we need to have the plurality of voters on the President's side. I believe they will stand behind you, Mr. President, if you continuously emit a message of optimism over the coming years. Let Congress and the Treasury deal with the harsh realities we are about to face in dismantling much of what has been within the Federal sphere of responsibility for as long as most voters can remember."

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Donors is one area where I can see the issue." Cal noted. "But in context, we're in a very strong spot. Where would they go? Under Vilseck, the Democrats are trying to out-Progressive the Progressives. Both of them are going to see what we have, and try to push it even farther outside, beyond what the public is willing to accept. There'll be noting there. What else? The Libertarians Party is dead. Flores? I doubt it. Some might just slack off in general, but if they're involved, we're clearly what they want, especially with our business reduction."

"For the other parts, all thought of. I know just the rhetorical turn we can use."

He shifted slightly towards Boyd, and nodded slightly. "The very nuts and bolts are outside my expertise. I can get this plan off the ground and sell it to the public, play that edge, and let you and Congress play yours."

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Donors is one area where I can see the issue." Cal noted. "But in context, we're in a very strong spot. Where would they go? Under Vilseck, the Democrats are trying to out-Progressive the Progressives. Both of them are going to see what we have, and try to push it even farther outside, beyond what the public is willing to accept. There'll be noting there. What else? The Libertarians Party is dead. Flores? I doubt it. Some might just slack off in general, but if they're involved, we're clearly what they want, especially with our business reduction."

"For the other parts, all thought of. I know just the rhetorical turn we can use."

He shifted slightly towards Boyd, and nodded slightly. "The very nuts and bolts are outside my expertise. I can get this plan off the ground and sell it to the public, play that edge, and let you and Congress play yours."

Simon speaks up "I want some time to run a few numbers, figure out exactly how much revenue this would generate. Our new Secretary and I can work closely there." he says nodding to Boyd "Then we can start counting votes, I do think if we show that we will be actively supporting those in 2018 races it would help mitigate fears regarding donors."

"Recent polling says 53% of Republicans favor increasing taxes on individuals making over a million dollars annually. Packaging it with our tax cuts and reform is the best way to sell it, however I think we should put something else in the bill to show our commitment to making cuts to balance the budget."

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Oh, I had no plan of trying to leap forward with this right now. This is all preliminary, to set out with the general structure." The President clarified. "Over the next several days, Madam Secretary, I would especially like your office to take a good look at what loopholes we can close, especially corporate, to keep things fair, simple, and low, and give us a little more of a buffer."

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Oh, I had no plan of trying to leap forward with this right now. This is all preliminary, to set out with the general structure." The President clarified. "Over the next several days, Madam Secretary, I would especially like your office to take a good look at what loopholes we can close, especially corporate, to keep things fair, simple, and low, and give us a little more of a buffer."

“I’m happy to hear that Mr. President, this is going to be difficult to maneuver”

[Provisional Niev]

"But maneuver it we will. I'll have my staff look into what suggestions we can have soon. We could package a reduction in exemptions for corporations with some repeal of a regulatory measure. We should also look to keep big business in the loop about possible moves the White House may take, and that would require some work from you Mr. President. Corporate executives love to have their Head of State give them a call or be offered to golf if you're up for that. All in all, we could hope to detract a few billion dollars from the Federal revenue loss before the official budget talks take place. In addition, I believe a task force with congressional, treasury and white house staff should be put together for the purpose of constructing the budget with preliminary means."

She pointed at the Chief of Staff but looked to the President.

"Once put together, the task force could update to Mr. Denisevich so that relevant progress reaches you, Mr. President. Additionally, to give the task force the gravitas it should have, the Vice President could be considered for involvement in any role."

She looked to Havich reassuringly.

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

Cal didn't look especially pleased by the recommendation for his own little task in the process but nodded, slightly reluctantly. "I expected as much. I'll buck up and get on the lines when I need to, and if that doesn't work, we've got some new facilities at David to try, I hear."

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

Cal didn't look especially pleased by the recommendation for his own little task in the process but nodded, slightly reluctantly. "I expected as much. I'll buck up and get on the lines when I need to, and if that doesn't work, we've got some new facilities at David to try, I hear."

"I think we should take a hard look at healthcare, the ACA, and such. Those programs are our biggest money sink and if we want meaningful reform we need to work quickly, tackle costs and give people better coverage. Its going to give us vital leeway to balance the budget."

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"I don't trust how far we can push the Congress there." Cal admitted. "Almost every agenda item we've put out has turned into a fight, and we've put forward a lot, a record pace, really. Putting the tax and budget plan in is going to be a struggle enough. If it was just us doing it, I'd love to get healthcare knocked out, but I think we'll sink the ship with two loads on at once."

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"I don't trust how far we can push the Congress there." Cal admitted. "Almost every agenda item we've put out has turned into a fight, and we've put forward a lot, a record pace, really. Putting the tax and budget plan in is going to be a struggle enough. If it was just us doing it, I'd love to get healthcare knocked out, but I think we'll sink the ship with two loads on at once."

"Mr. President of course it turned into a fight thats the nature of Congress. But you got a Constitutional Amendment through thats a massive win that few Presidents can boast. I think you are underestimating just how much you've accomplished in the short time you've been in office and overestimating the resistance."

"As for healthcare its a timebomb and a major voting issue, we need to at least indicate we are going to tackle it. And this is the point in your presidency where historically you can get the most done, the first several months, before we have to focus on midterms."

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"I did just say we were at a record pace." Cal pointed out. "But I bet that we're also at a record pace for the fastest Presidency to have an in-party major elected official announce a primary campaign again, and probably the fastest Presidency to have a same-party Senator call for a resignation." he observed. "I think there's a point where if you push too hard, you blow yourself up, or in this case, Congress just blows up against us."

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0939
Saturday
1 April
2017

"Healthcare is an extremely complex issue and working on it and fixing its problems needs deliberation development and time to plan and organize and write a bill that will affect a whole fifth of our economy and all of the population. If you have a timebomb you should not hit it with a hammer to get it over with quickly. You should take your time and carefully find the right wires to cut." Buck says.

"We all saw what happened the last time that a President was pushed to work quickly and throw out a healthcare plan that was not properly developed." Buck continues and smiles.

"That should be a cautionary tale and not a role model to follow."

[Dentali]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0939
Saturday
1 April
2017

(Image)

"Healthcare is an extremely complex issue and working on it and fixing its problems needs deliberation development and time to plan and organize and write a bill that will affect a whole fifth of our economy and all of the population. If you have a timebomb you should not hit it with a hammer to get it over with quickly. You should take your time and carefully find the right wires to cut." Buck says.

"We all saw what happened the last time that a President was pushed to work quickly and throw out a healthcare plan that was not properly developed." Buck continues and smiles.

"That should be a cautionary tale and not a role model to follow."

"Im not saying we rush I'm saying we start developing, assuring the American people and our party that the White House is taking the lead. Republicans made massive gains during the Winston years in large part because of how bad Winstoncare is. How many Congressional Republicans made that central to their campaigns? Now our party has unprecedented control or the government and we must deliver. At very least take executive actions to repeal some of the worst parts of Winstoncare."

[Provisional Niev]

"I think I agree with the Vice President here, but I think what we should look to replace Winstoncare with is a market-price insurance coverage solution that can ensure those who currently have insurance can keep some of the privileges they currently have. The program as a whole is not something that can be afforded and the federal government should not be intervening in this market. I'm sure much of our voter base have looked at what the media has magnified as its core flaws and will approve of a move to repeal if we have any replacement. We will have to work quickly but cannot improvise legislation or repeal it without a replacement, and preferably a replacement with little cost."

She looks to the Chief of Staff.

"Obviously, some executive action could be considered. Especially of the kind that can signal the administration's willingness to replace Winstoncare with a private system."

[Dentali]

"I think I agree with the Vice President here, but I think what we should look to replace Winstoncare with is a market-price insurance coverage solution that can ensure those who currently have insurance can keep some of the privileges they currently have. The program as a whole is not something that can be afforded and the federal government should not be intervening in this market. I'm sure much of our voter base have looked at what the media has magnified as its core flaws and will approve of a move to repeal if we have any replacement. We will have to work quickly but cannot improvise legislation or repeal it without a replacement, and preferably a replacement with little cost."

She looks to the Chief of Staff.

"Obviously, some executive action could be considered. Especially of the kind that can signal the administration's willingness to replace Winstoncare with a private system."

"I could not agree with the Secretary more" Simon says smiling

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0948
Saturday
1 April
2017

"We can't have repeal without replacement and we can't start repeal without a replacement ready." Havich agrees.

"Of course we are going to assure our voters that we won't just pull right out of the market and leave them hanging and that programs like CHIP will be protected. Once we construct our plan we can begin the process of replacement with a much steadier hand then the administration before us and a smoother road because of it."

[Dentali]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0948
Saturday
1 April
2017

(Image)

"We can't have repeal without replacement and we can't start repeal without a replacement ready." Havich agrees.

"Of course we are going to assure our voters that we won't just pull right out of the market and leave them hanging and that programs like CHIP will be protected. Once we construct our plan we can begin the process of replacement with a much steadier hand then the administration before us and a smoother road because of it."

"Mr. President" Simon says turning toward Reed "Do you agree with the repeal and replace approach?"

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Well, we'll need to decide what "replace" means or looks like, of course." Cal replied. "That's something that I'm sure Congress will want to weigh in on, and they should be involved in the process. That'll be a good peace offering if they have a problem with the budget coming top-down, handing them healthcare authority."

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Well, we'll need to decide what "replace" means or looks like, of course." Cal replied. "That's something that I'm sure Congress will want to weigh in on, and they should be involved in the process. That'll be a good peace offering if they have a problem with the budget coming top-down, handing them healthcare authority."

"I'm happy to hear that Mr. President, now need to decide now but an initial thought on who should be on the 'team' as it were?"

[Prolieum]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Winslow, Eberhardt, the leadership. Actually, I think it might be better to give that leadership their heads in picking out teams themselves. Breckenridge and Kramer would be out, of course, but it could help the relationship." Cal replied.

[Dentali]

April 1, 2017

Roosevelt Room

"Winslow, Eberhardt, the leadership. Actually, I think it might be better to give that leadership their heads in picking out teams themselves. Breckenridge and Kramer would be out, of course, but it could help the relationship." Cal replied.

Simon was surprised about Eberhardt “yes sir, though I doubt Winslow will be any help... I’ll start making calls though” Simon turns to Havich “I think the Vice President should take a very active role in it”

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0949
Saturday
1 April
2017

"I live to serve." Buck says and does a small salute with a beer can he smuggled in before taking a sip.

[Dentali]

Washington D.C.
White House
Oval Office
0949
Saturday
1 April
2017

(Image)

"I live to serve." Buck says and does a small salute with a beer can he smuggled in before taking a sip.

"The Vice President is our best resource for moving drafting the legislation, I would say make him point man for healthcare."

[Provisional Niev]

"I second that. As a respected and considerate figure, you can spearhead healthcare reform in regards to meeting with the media and negotiating with Congress alike, Mr. Vice President. It's our best shot to move fast on this."