Cothian writes:

Correct strictly as dictionary definition. In the political arena
however, a mandate refers to a sizable margin of victory. Although of
late mouthpieces of both parties have been using the term regardless
despite slim victories.


Number of votes or percentages be damned. The fact is W is sitting in the
oval office. It doesn't matter now if you or I voted for him, against him
or didn't vote at all. He is THE president. He is MY president. Flame at
will Oh ye of small minds......

Well, sure. He is. That is somewhat similar to my ingrown toenail. I didn't
want that, either.

Charlie Self
"I think we agree, the past is over." George W. Bush