# Ex. Gov. E. F. Dunne explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic endorsement of former Governor E. F. Dunne, expressing confidence in his future electoral success and the support of his many young relatives.

## Themes in this chapter

### Community and Companionship

The poem highlights the collective support of the 'seemingly endless young Dunnes' for the former governor.

## Character check-ins

### Charley Deneen

The narrator identifies as Ex. Gov. Chas. S. Deneen Lawyer, indicating Charley Deneen is the speaker or subject of the poem.

## Key lines

> I’m one of the number of ones Who’ll vote for him next time he runs And he’ll win by a length If he polls the full strength Of the seemingly endless young Dunnes.

I am among those who will vote for him in his next campaign, and he will win easily if he secures the votes of his many young relatives.

_The narrator pledges support and predicts victory based on family loyalty._

## Links

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