Michael Barley was the Secretary of Defense in the previous administration, and as the most significant fighter in the Federation, his survival during the election seemed assured. However, in what was considered a masterful move, President Troy-Abrahams decided that rather than fighting against Barley, he would do a lot better with him on the same ticket, and Barley made the assessment that his long term plans would not be significantly set back by spending a period in the VP’s seat.
Vice President Michael Barley
Michael Barley was the Secretary of Defense in the previous administration, and as the most significant fighter in the Federation, his survival during the election seemed assured. However, in what was considered a masterful move, President Troy-Abrahams decided that rather than fighting against Barley, he would do a lot better with him on the same ticket, and Barley made the assessment that his long term plans would not be significantly set back by spending a period in the VP’s seat.