Funk and Wagnalls def.”n. 1. Anything serving to conceal one’s intentions. 2. In politics, a candidate put forth to
\ndivide the opposition or to hide another candidacy.
\n3. A horse behind which a hunter conceals himself.”
\nWebsters def. “n. A horse behind which a hunter conceals
\nhimself from the sight of game; fig. anything thrust forward
\nto conceal a more important objective; politics, a candidate
\nused to keep the candidacy of someone else secret or to
\ndivide the opposition.”
\nI’m surprised that conspiracy theorists have not latched on
\nto the above vis-a-vis the upcoming election.
\nAllow me to take it further. What if the reins were accidently
\nloosened thus allowing the horse to bolt to the finish and win.
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