Today’s word is “psephology” ... the study of elections.(Dictionary.com)
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He sat with charts and maps,
numbers and colors and lines.
Pointing this way. And that.
Building a case. Adding and subtracting
Points. Adding and subtracting
Opinions.
He rubbed his beard in puzzlement.
Took a sip of coffee. Wondering.
Trying to use all the tools of his psephology
To come to a conclusion. That he could
Live with.
With a sigh he made a mark. There.
Statistics turned into reality.
Now if the people believe ...
Anne Selleck
Copyright 2020
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