Nathan's campaign

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Nathan's campaign
Heidi Petrelli selects a postcard design for Nathan's campaign.
Date of event:	Election is November 8, 2006
Location:	New York, NY

Nathan Petrelli is campaigning to represent New York (the 14th District) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

About

The Petrelli family has a long history of civic involvement. Nathan's father was a criminal defense attorney, and his mother Angela Petrelli is well versed in political maneuvers. His brother, Peter Petrelli, on the other hand, has chosen a different career path, but still wishes to help his brother succeed.

Nathan has concerns about Peter's recent "flights of fancy", and stages a press conference following Peter's stay in the hospital. There, Nathan states his brother has symptoms of depression, quickly saving his campaign from embarrassing rumors that dementia might run in the family.

As the election nears, Nathan finds his campaign funds running short, and chooses to pay a visit to Las Vegas, NV to visit Mr. Linderman, a friend of his father. While there, his tryst with Jessica provides blackmail material against him, but by embracing his mistake, Nathan manages to secure $4 million for the campaign.

On his return, Angela arranges for an interview with the New York Journal, portraying Nathan as a "family man", highlighting Nathan, his wife Heidi, and their two boys. The reporter, Oliver Dennison, inquires about Mr. Linderman's involvement, as well as Nathan's activities in Las Vegas. Peter saves the campaign by claiming that the two of them were in Las Vegas to find professional help for his depression.

The day after the election is November 8th - the day New York will be hit by an explosion, as witnessed by Hiro when he visited the future.

Memorable Quotes

"Do not pull a Roger Clinton on me, man. I'm eight points down in the polls."

- Nathan (to Peter) (Genesis)

"Yes, I know you! Nathan Petrelli. Election. You win! Very big win! Mud-o slide-o."

- Hiro (Hiros)

"Two million dollars makes me a candidate in your pocket. Four million makes me a congressman."

- Nathan (to Mr. Linderman) (Hiros)

Trivia

• After Hiro gets a ride back to the Montecito Casino from Nathan, Hiro leaves the limo wearing a "Vote Petrelli" campaign button. (Hiros)
• Nathan jokes to Hiro, "Vote early, and often." This reference is often attributed to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, but was actually said by Al Capone.
• Nathan is running for the Congress in the 14th District of New York. Though his opponent is not yet mentioned, in reality Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney currently holds the position. However, in Trial By Fire, Sheila refers to his opponent as "the other guy," so presumably Nathan's fictional opponent is a man.
• A campaign ad for Nathan can be accessed as an easter egg in one of the graphic novels.

Gallery

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  Nathan's campaign manager is protective of Nathan's image.
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  A New York City bus advertises for Nathan Petrelli.
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  An ad for Nathan's campaign plays in Isaac's apartment.
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  Nathan and Peter Petrelli have a heated discussion at Nathan's campaign headquarters.
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  In Trial By Fire, Nathan walks in front of his own posters.
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  Nathan flies to save a woman in a burning building, and subsequently gives her this campaign pin.
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  Nathan holds a campaign rally at his campaign headquarters rather than at the ballroom in order to appear "fiscally responsible".
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  The results of Nathan's campaign are published in the New York Chronicle in a future timeline.
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  Peter has a vision of Nathan in New York City.