Politics and Vote Courting

To think oneself above politics Is snide concession to anarchy. One must affirm or deny a candidate And treat him as one worthy of debate Revealing what he may love or hate And so rule him either out or in And so you may help him lose or win. Now if your candidate be a she, It must be wondered what authority She might revere above her father And what principles she does honor. But that of course is how we endorse Those running for office and of course We consider doctrine along with character, Valuing principles over fine actors. So, indeed we have a heritage of voting Leaving winners with joy and some gloating.

1630 on 9 March, 2022