From the perspective of Main Universe Batman's era, this universe was no longer like Schiller's, still enjoying economic growth. Having endured two Economic Crises, the United States had gradually drifted away from its Golden Age. Against such a backdrop, people's expectations of leaders had naturally changed.
During periods of economic boom, people hoped their leaders would be wise and farsighted, with the potential to become great figures who could lead the entire nation—and even the world—forward and create genuine miracles.
But during economic downturns, people inevitably complained that they could not make money while prices kept rising and their quality of life steadily declined. They no longer had the inclination to care about national affairs. They wanted leaders who could genuinely change the current predicament and improve their lives.
That was how most voters in the Main Universe's era thought. They did not want great figures boasting that America's glory would endure forever. They wanted someone who could truly see the hardships most people were mired in and put economic development back on track.
As a result, from presidential elections to elections for governors and mayors, voters preferred down-to-earth pragmatists. Most candidates worked hard to present themselves as energetic, capable, diligent public servants with the wisdom to offer practical solutions to every problem, while also using relatable little hobbies to close the distance with voters and make them feel they stood on the same side.
Lincoln March's campaign team and incumbent Mayor Magann's campaign team both had extensive experience. In this era, having ample campaign experience meant they had crafted such images for several candidates before, so when it came to Magann and March, they naturally wanted to keep using the same winning formula.
March's team crafted him into a young genius businessman who had achieved remarkable success early in