By Laurie Baron
Partisan Witch Hunt=The committee consisting of 6 Democrats and 2 Republicans formed after Kevin McCarthy rejected a proposal for a committee that would have had equal representation for both parties. Also look under self-fulfilling prophecy.
Premature Tabulation=Claiming victory before all the votes are counted. Also look under slogan “Stop the Real.”
A Clean Slate=Electors who support Trump regardless of whether he won their states.
Off the Wall=Guests invited to the Trump White House had the option of eating at the table or off the wall after he threw a tantrum.
MAGAometer=Pseudo-security device which allows armed people to enter restricted areas.
Capitol Offence=Before Congress can certify a presidential election, occupy the Capitol and prevent it from happening.
Commandeer and Chief =What the Secret Service called Trump after he tried to grab the steering wheel of the Beast.
Mike Drop=Synonymous with Hang Mike Pence.
Beg Pardon= If you see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil, you’ll get one.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com. San Diego Jewish World points out to new readers that this column is satire, and nothing herein should be taken literally.