At this point, I'm not entirely sure it matters what happens to my good name. I've got the means at my disposal to make use of the only thing that convinced me to run in this election, and I'm rather certain it would be much more entertaining to throw my running-mate to the wolves.

It would only be fitting, would it not? In exchange for Clara here, you get the confirmation that your Clive has been aiding me in an attempt to actively defeat you.