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Patrick Murphy and the pieced-together politics of a defeated voter
The tale follows Patrick Murphy, a devoted party worker who gains a government post after a hard campaign but finds his reward hollow. He struggles with poverty and rejection, faces broken promises from leaders, and endures public humiliation while seeking steady work. As new elections rise, Murphy clings to hope only to see loyalty rewarded with dismissal and scorn, illustrating the perilous grind of political patronage.
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