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Lionel Luthor:
Despite your intense studies, it seems Jonathan Kent, after yesterday's theatrics, has surged ahead of you in the polls.

Lex Luthor:
I didn't have anything to do with that.

Lionel Luthor:
No, no, of course you didn't. But it looks as though your disciples tried to follow in your footsteps. They have succeeded in creating quite a mess. How does it feel, Lex, to have people worship you?

Lex Luthor:
Being the idol for a cult of psychopaths isn't exactly a power trip, dad.

Lionel Luthor:
No, but I suppose being a state senator would be. Isn't that why you're running for office?

Lex Luthor:
You want to know the truth? I'm running because it's something I actually have to work for.