Ballot-thaumaturge

That sounds funny, but I have no idea what it means. Lessee, dictionary.com has:

thau·ma·turge Audio pronunciation of "thaumaturge" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (thôm-tûrj) also thau·ma·tur·gist (-tûrjst)n.

A performer of miracles or magic feats.

Heh heh, that's a good one. And apt too; just have a look at what's going on in King County elections. Sound Politics is great, I only just found it. Please go have a look, and see for yourself that our election is a ginourmous joke.