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AUTHORS NOTE
To be honest everyone, this was supposed to just be a one shot I just forgot to mark it complete, but I've gotten reviews and plenty of PMs that want to continue with my story.
I've done a little snippet here, a newscast that tickled my fancy and I hope you have as much fun reading it as I had writing it.
I'm kicking a few ideas around with where I want to go with this but welcome constructive criticism and ideas.
Keep in mind, this is un-betaed so please be kind.
Tell me what you think and hopefully you want me to continue.
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*** ONE YEAR LATER ***
"And a good morning to you, Portland. Our top story today is of course the underdog win of the mayoral race, which finally came to a close last night with a landslide victory where you would least expect it, over to you, Susan."
"Thanks, Tom and what a victory it was for local business owner turned mayor, Bud Wurstner. What many thought a longshot is now a reality, and I for one couldn't be happier. The relative unknown man came to national attention a little over 9 months ago saving a bus full of children that had plunged into the Columbia River. Through his heroic effort, not a life was lost and that catapulted him into the spotlight.
Luckily for us, he parlayed that heroic gesture into a seat of the mayoral race. With his "everyman" platform and charming yet befuddled personality he had everyone, including this anchor, wearing an "I'm Your Bud" campaign button.
It seems that a combination of his genuine humbleness, a ringing endorsement from our retiring Mayor David Greenwalt, and the juxtaposition of no-nonsense Now Deputy Mayor Adalind Schade to his staff paid off. Our KATU cameras were there last night for the exception speech."
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"Wow.
Just Wow.
I don't think I can say anything but wow, right now. You like me, you really like me!
But, in all seriousness, folks, I am humbled and honored that you would elect me.
I was just a humble refrigerator repairman and now I am the Mayor of this beautiful city!
Of course, I'd like to thank my staff and volunteers that helped me reach this podium here today.
I'd like to thank my loving wife and children who supported me through this all.
And I'd like to especially thank Detective Nicholas Burkhardt, who showed me what it's like to be a real hero.
I was a quiet guy, timid and scared but my friendship with Nick showed me what a man could be.
When I saw that bus swerve and plunge into the river, my first thought was "What would Nick Do" and the rest came naturally.
And of course, I would like to thank you, The People. Of course, I would like to that all of you that voted for me. Without you , this wouldn't have been possible.
And I promise that I will try to live up to and even exceed the expectations and faith you have put in me and my team.
And none of this, Mayor Wurstner or Mr. Wurstner stuff. My father was Mr. Wurstner. You can call me Bud, or Mayor Bud, if you feel the need to be formal.
I'm your pal, I'm your friend, and now I'm your Mayor. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Wow"
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"And that nervous charm comes out in spades, and makes us fall in love with him over again. Both Tom and I , all the KATU team, and all of Portland wishes you luck, Mr Mayor. And now, over to Bob for the weather."