won the general election for dignity

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To think of it, it's an awkward metaphor, since it indicates she didn't have dignity until she won the race.:unsure:
I don't think it does.
 

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In the imaginary contest to determine who has the most dignity Liz Cheney won. It's all about politics. (The writer probably doesn't like Republicans.)
 

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The comment doesn't make too much sense analytically so don't worry about it.

Read the general election for dignity as something like 'the competition for the most dignified person'.
 
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