Original artwork, not a still
If nominated by either party, I should preemptorily decline, and even if unanimously elected, I should decline to serve.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A flat refusal, stated in advance: even if a party nominated them and everyone voted yes, the speaker would say no and not take the job. The stacked conditions make the 'no' feel absolutely unbreakable.
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