Some of the lesser Democrats, especially in the remoter reaches of the Bible country, have the same yearning, but they are not as numerous as the Republicans, all of whom have been greatly embarrassed by Dr. Hoover's laborious efforts to play both sides against the middle.

This party is a total sausagefest! Let's call Sarah and have her bring some of her girlfriends over.

a gummy grin

He grins like the little merboy who used to dare me to eat sea slugs.