The current political battle over in Iran is a battle over the meaning of the last election. Everything boils down to voter turn-out. Because the powers that be barred various reformist candidates from running, the (stumbling) reform movement called for a boycott of the election.

So, the Conservatives get to declare victory if turnout was high. The Reformers get to declare victory if turnout is low.

I’m thinking that we can translate that over the United States. If fewer than 50% of eligible voters vote in the 2004 general presidential election, I get to declare victory, okay?

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