Quote by H. L. Mencken

A national political campaign is better than the best circus ever heard of, with a mass baptism and a couple of hangings thrown in.

A national political campaign is better than the best circus

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This quote suggests that a national political campaign surpasses even the most extraordinary circus performances. It implies that the atmosphere surrounding a campaign is filled with spectacle and drama, like a mass baptism or public executions. The quote likely highlights the intense and often chaotic nature of political campaigns, implying that they are both highly entertaining and deeply compelling for the public.

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