Power Zones (Policy Payoff)

A non‑physical program label and bargaining token: the phrase 'Power Zones' denotes a targeted package of funding or benefits rather than any material artifact. It exists as memo language and spoken leverage in Josh's bullpen — Mandy urges deploying it, Josh backs its use, and Leo and Toby argue its risks as a negotiable concession to flip swing votes.

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E6 · Mr. Willis of Ohio

Locking Down the Census Swing Votes

The 'Power Zones' label is referenced by Toby as a negotiable policy payoff — non-material but treated as an object-like bargaining token that can be offered to persuade holdout representatives.

Before: A phrase/concept in talking points and memos; listed mentally as part of the administration's bargaining inventory.

After: Remains available as a named concession to be offered to Gladman/Skinner during outreach.

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S1E6 · Mr. Willis of Ohio

Donna Claims Her Surplus

The non‑physical 'Power Zones' payoff is invoked by Toby as an explicit bargaining token — named as part of the package to be used when meeting Gladman and Skinner to secure their support.

Before: A policy line on internal memos and a talking point in the team's head; not yet deployed.

After: Identified as part of the administrators' negotiation toolkit and earmarked for use in the upcoming meetings with swing members.

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