won the general election for dignity

[5jj]

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

I don't think it does.

 

[Ostap]

I don't think it does.

Doesn't my argument in #20 stand? If not, why?

 

[Tarheel]

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.)

 

[jutfrank]

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'.