Nathan's campaign
| Nathan's campaign | |
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 Heidi Petrelli selects a postcard design for Nathan's campaign. | |
| Date of event: | Election is November 7, 2006 |
| Location: | New York, NY |
Nathan Petrelli is campaigning to represent New York (the 14th District) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
About
Genesis
As Peter rides in a cab, he looks over a bus, which has a Vote for Petrelli advertisment on it. In Isaac's apartment, there is a commercial for Nathan on the TV.
When Peter tells Nathan he thinks he can fly, Nathan says that he is 8 points behind in the polls and can't afford his family to act insane. Later, Nathan calls his lawyers to try to cover up his mother's shoplifting attempt.
Don't Look Back
In the future, Detective Furakowa shows Hiro a newspaper to prove it is November 8th. The headline says that Nathan won the election by a landslide.
One Giant Leap
To help his campaign, Nathan holds a campaign rally, where he says that Peter jumped off a building because he is suicidal.
Graphic Novel:Trial By Fire
Nathan walks around New York City, passing some of his campaign posters. Later, after he saves a girl from a fire, he surreptitiously puts a "Vote for Petrelli" button on the girl's shirt.
Collision
Nathan goes to Las Vegas to ask Mr. Linderman for $2 million for his campaign.
Hiros
Miss Sakamoto tells Nathan about the tape they made of him and Niki the night before. She mentions it would be detrimental to his campaign. Nathan uses Linderman's interest in him as a ploy to up the amount from $2 million to $4 million. She gives him the $4 million dollars.
Nothing to Hide
Nathan asks his wife and mother about designs for postcards. Heidi jokes that Nathan is going to use Linderman's $4 million on postcards. Angela says that she invited a reporter for the New York Journal to have brunch with them and interview Nathan. Nathan is reluctant, but Heidi reminds him he is down in the polls, so he agrees. Later, when Peter shows up, Nathan tells him he wasn't invited because he could ruin the interview and, ultimately, the election for him. Contrary to Nathan's feelings, Peter saves Nathan when the reporter asks Nathan why he was in Las Vegas with a blond. Peter cites his recent psychological problems.
Fallout
In one of Peter's dreams, Nathan approaches a volatile Peter. Behind Nathan are campaign posters.
Distractions
As Claude is telling Peter that he is too connected to "his people", he points to one of Nathan's campaign posters and asks how Peter can look at that face and not punch it every time he sees it.
Run!
Nathan gives Meredith $100,000 to keep quiet about his illegitimate daughter.
Parasite
Nathan tells Agents Quesada and Alonzo that he is still four points behind in the polls. Later, Nathan meets with Mr. Linderman in the kitchen of the Corinthian Casino. Linderman tells Nathan he will cinch the Congressional campaign for him, and that he will be in the White House two years from now.
Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 1
On the television at Le Bar, Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News reports on Nathan's campaign. Casey awkwardly tries to make small talk with Hana about Nathan's campaign.
Memorable Quotes
"Do not pull a Roger Clinton on me, man. I'm eight points down in the polls."
"Yes, I know you! Nathan Petrelli. Election. You win! Very big win! Mud-o slide-o."
"Two million dollars makes me a candidate in your pocket. Four million makes me a congressman."
- - Nathan (to Mr. Linderman) (Hiros)
Notes
- Nathan's campaign website is votepetrelli.com.
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 video 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. -
A New York City bus advertises for Nathan Petrelli. -
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Nathan and Peter Petrelli have a heated discussion at Nathan's campaign headquarters. -
In Trial By Fire, Nathan walks in front of his own posters. -
Nathan flies to save a woman in a burning building, and subsequently gives her this campaign pin. -
Nathan holds a campaign rally at his campaign headquarters rather than at the ballroom in order to appear "fiscally responsible". -
Claude uses Nathan's campaign posters to inspire Peter. -
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Peter has a vision of Nathan in New York City.
