It can be said that Henry Burton most likely remains with the Stanton campaign despite his concerns because of how impressed he is with Jack as a candidate and his way with people. However, there is no clear-cut reason as to why Henry Burton sticks with Jack Stanton for the long haul. Throughout the book so far, Henry has seen some flashes of brilliance from Stanton, yet Burton has become extremely worrisome over the darker qualities of his candidate. Just one of these darker qualities is revealed in chapter six when Burton finds out about Stanton and Willie McCollister’s daughter. Burton can’t believe it and explains this to the reader. So why would someone stay with this candidate after all he has put the campaign through with his controversy?
The answer could lie in the fact that Henry Burton may just want to win this thing. He may just be staying in this thing for the experience and the potential victory that could be achieved when it’s all over. Not to mention his relationship with Daisy. They are becoming more and more close to each other with their conversations on the phone (as in chapter six). Burton probably does not want to leave Daisy behind, which would happen if he was to suddenly drop out of the campaign.
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You seem to have some good ideas but don't really develop any of them. Pick one strong idea and go with it! What MIGHT happen with Daisy if Burton leaves? Would he lose her??
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