You don't have much to worry about. New York citizens are so amazingly pissed at the government (both state and national) that there will probably be a complete turnover of everyone up for election this year.
Michael: Jodie, how's my schedule look for today? Jodie: You've got a conference and dinner party at the Japanese Embassy regarding wildlife protection. Michael: Oh, yeah...sorry, but I'll have to cancel that. I'm heading out to save America!