What does it mean if someone’s on a still hunt? This hunting term, for when you’re walking quietly to find prey, has been conscripted by the political world to refer to certain kinds of campaign strategies. This is part of a complete episode.
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When I heard this conversation, my mind went immediately toward an image of “Revenooers” searching stealthily through the backwoods in search of illicit stills. They, of course, had to be extremely quiet, the better to surprise their prey. Martha, I’m surprised that a Kentucky girl didn’t see that coming.