Lesser of two evils

Yesterday I was discussing the Republican primary race with an old friend. We were both astonished and bemused that two such singular figures as Donald Trump and Ted Cruz have become the leading GOP choices for leader of this country.

In describing to my friend my impression of such a contest, I found myself drawing, for inspiration, on popular culture: “It’s as though the Joker from Batman is running for President of the United States,” I said, “and to stop him, people are getting together to support Lord Voldemort.”

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