Official Description: Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan both have parents who are powerful on Capitol Hill. Problem is, their families are political enemies. What happens when Democrat!Edward and Republican!Bella bump into each other at Union Station in D.C.?
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Casting My Vote for The Cullen Campaign

My friends, I stand before you today with a troubled heart. I see so many of you struggling, and it touches me, and it saddens me, and it makes me so angry. I know many of you stay up all night, enduring hours of painful fic-dives, foregoing food and the comfort of your loved ones in order to discover and savor something – ANYTHING – worth reading beyond the first paragraph or two. The current dearth of enjoyable Twific makes some of you want to give up the struggle altogether. I see you eying other fandoms, thinking that maybe the time has come to jump ship and start a new life with the kids from “Glee”, or to revisit the optimism of your youth with a bit of Hermione/Draco nostalgia.

I’m here to tell you that you must not abandon hope: for where there is endless BDSM and tattooed angst, there can also be found those few shining, pure examples of well-written smartfic full of heat, and humor, and growing attraction involving the brain, which as we all know is the trickiest erogenous zone the human body boasts. Join “The Cullen Campaign”, and let the world of Twific know that you’re ready for a change.

Meet Edward Cullen, scion of the house of Cullen, one of this nation’s most prominent Democratic families. His father is President Banner’s Chief of Staff; his mother is the new Speaker of the House. Edward does his duty and appears with them when he’s needed, but really, he’s quite happy living in San Francisco, and prefers writing about politics to actually living them. Meet Bella Swan, Yale law student and only daughter of Republican Senator Charles Swan of the great state of Pennsylvania. Bella’s conservative politics are secretly a bit to the left of her father’s, but she’s Republican through-and-through, and damned proud of it, as well.

Edward and Bella have known each other for years, but it’s not until Edward’s slightly-psychic sister Alice demands that he take an Amtrak train from DC to Boston one day that Edward and Bella make the kind of connection you don’t often see on a commuter rail. Their parents will kill them if they find out. THERE WILL BE SCANDAL OMG. These two believe that they’re diametrically-opposed whenever they’re not horizontally-situated, but the horizontal (and vertical, and variations of these angles) is so good that they embark on a – what? – an opposition-with-benefits arrangement? Yeah, wish them luck, because they’re made for each other whether they like it or not.

The whole thing’s quotable – here are some favorites:

“Pretty please with a Republican on top.”

“Dear United States Congress: You’re cock-blocking me.”

“I await your subpoena. And any other way you wish to serve me.”

“You’re the best secret lover ever.”

This story treats you like a grown-up. It’s hot, smart, and funny as hell. I’m such a believer that belladonna1472′s named me Campaign Press Secretary. A vote for The Cullen Campaign is a vote for intelligent storytelling. Read it, or the tattooed terrorists win.

There is nothing I love more than a story like this one. It’s intelligent, witty, sexy and just all around wonderful. Not even kidding when I say I want to put belladonna1472 in my pocket and keep her for writing this story. It encompasses the meaning of ‘wanting what you can’t have’ in all of the best ways possible.

Edward and Bella’s families represent two very different sides of the political scope in the country. We all know the lines drawn between Republican’s and Democrat’s are pretty clear in real life. If you’re someone who follows politics, you’ll understand why this is such a big deal. And even if you’re not into politics, don’t let that stop you from reading because it doesn’t distract from the actual storyline, it only adds to it. The conflict that exists between these two characters is new, and fresh and original.

Despite their differences and their obvious need to stay clear of one another, these two still find themselves drawn toward one another after an unexpected meeting on a train.

The banter and inner monologue of these characters is some of the best I have ever read, and like WriteOnTime said, there are a whole lot of places in this story that are quotable. Let me share some of my favorites with you…

From Chapter 2 (BPOV):

The tapping continues. I try to stare him down, but he just grins at me, and slowly I feel a smile tugging on my own lips.

“Stop,” I demand, trying to stay mad, but I know that the tone of my voice doesn’t match the command of my words.

He pouts, acting hurt. “I’m not used to hearing that word from women.”

Oh, he’s flirting with me. He’s definitely flirting with me.

I clear my throat and shoot him a look that says you-know-that-our-families-are-enemies. I need this to stop, because it’s stupid to get my hopes up. I can’t pursue him.

“Stop trying to push my buttons,” I warn him.

“Can I undo them instead?”

From Chapter 3: (EPOV)

“Now, Cullen,” she repeats. “I want it now.”

I’m all too happy to cooperate. I lick my lips in anticipation and nuzzle her neck while I answer.

“Yes, ma’am.”

Taking orders from a Republican.

There’s a first time for everything.

From Chapter 4: (BPOV)

“What’s it like to let a Democrat fuck you?” he taunts.

“You mean, what’s it like to let a Democrat service me?” I shoot back.

I could literally continue quoting all day long. But… I’ll stop and just say this: go read the story! I promise you won’t be disappointed, because what these two think is a one-time experience on a train is undoubtedly destined to turn into something much more. You’ll be missing out if you’re not along for the ride!

It’s not very often that I run across a fic that quickly grabs my attention the way The Cullen Campaign did. It’s funny, well written, and unbelievably hot.

belladonna1472 has created one hell of an Edward and Bella duo. They are both strong and independent, and in my opinion , just exactly what the other needs. Not to mention, freaking hilarious.

Dear United States Congress,

You’re cock-blocking me.

Don’t make me come down to D.C. to force you to get out of my way.

It would be embarrassing for the both of us.

Not to mention, the nation.

Kind regards,

Isabella Swan

The lemons are steamy, but it’s the inner dialogue and banter between these two that keeps me coming back for more.

Don’t do it, Bella.

Those green eyes are evil.

If you see them, you’ll die.

Die…and go to heaven.

If you haven’t read it yet, get on it. This is one story you don’t want to miss.