A friend of mine, an intelligent gentleman who has some considerable experience in state politics - believes that winning elections is everything. To do that, in his thinking, one must do whatever it takes to win. It's that simple - compromise anything, negotiate anything, never stand on principle - especially religious principle - but do be a whore, painted up with plenty of lipstick, rouge and mascara, decorated out amply in shiny beads and spangles, and flaunting plenty of bouncy B&B - whatever it takes to attract the attention of the local joes - the electorate.