The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 65: Woman democrat wins regularly thanks to female following

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A clue to DISTAFF.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Vague definition
2.Very good surface story and wordplay which I liked a lot but the def seems to be archaic American.
3."to" is padding in the wordplay