Political poker. (Tidbits & Outrages).

The recent deadlocked dead·lock
n.
1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.

2. Sports A tied score.

3. race for a commission seat in Esmeralda See Emerald fish County, Nev., was decided by an unusual state law: Without the U.S. Supreme Court around to award the seat to Republicans, the election was settled by drawing cards. The Democratic candidate drew the high card (a jack of spades) and won.

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