Think of a seven letter word for what you see on "American Idol". Add one letter to name what you see on the campaign trail.
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I thought the image was pretty cool as well as a hint. It is an abstract of David and Goliath. What you see on "American Idol" are singers. Add an "L" and you get slingers, as in mud.
I bet Mitt hates it when his campaign takes him to cheap local chophouses. Pity his poor server.
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A Jackson on American Idol might say a contestant has "promise".
ReplyDeleteThe "promises" of candidates on the campaign trail might encourage the donation of a few "Jacksons" to the campaign coffers.
Neither of which has much to do with the picture---nevertheless, I like the picture, and I like the puzzle.
Here's mud in your eye!
[I thought about just leaving it encrypted, but decided that would be dirty pool.]
What was the encryption? I gave it some effort but couldn't figure it out.
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