51.   And complicated politics are involved.

52.   And everyone is convinced politics was behind the choice of New York.

53.   And like that other time, people now are asking if politics is dead.

54.   And politics is something that Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton understand.

55.   And it did not matter what their politics were.

56.   And it was reminiscent of the good humor at the Al Smith dinners in New York back when politics was more fun and warriors were happier.

57.   And that is why the politics of reputation are so ferocious.

58.   And middle-of-the-road politics is treacherous business in the Republican Party these days.

59.   And people living overseas who take politics personally are willing to pay hundreds of dollars, missing school or work, to vote.

60.   And politics are involved as well.