Oliphant swallows rather than spit.
He is afraid spitting would make him seem more of a moderate than a flamming lib.
Pols such as Kerry don't really care as long as his "groupies" don't require "cuddle-time" afterwards.
As to Olly as a spitter rather than a swallower or VICE versa, you are absolutely correct ...
Pols such as Kerry don't really care as long as his "groupies" don't require "cuddle-time" afterwards.