Chapter 375: Chapter 375 The Temptation Of The Marshall Plan

  Now that Johnson's approval ratings had risen, many were eager to align themselves with him.

  At the welcoming banquet, Giannini was also present. With over a hundred high society figures from San Francisco in attendance, Johnson delivered an impassioned speech on stage.

  Hardy stood beside Giannini.

  Giannini looked at Johnson, then leaned over and whispered to Hardy, "Hardy, I saw in the papers that the odds of you betting on President Johnson winning are the lowest. It seems you have a lot of confidence in his victory."

  "Actually, that's part of our publicity strategy. We use the odds to influence public perception, making people more inclined to believe Johnson will win," Hardy replied with a smile.

  Giannini thought about it and realized this was indeed the case.

  Hardy was adept at manipulating public opinion.