Patsy: A person who is easily deceived or victimized: butt3, dupe, fool, gull, lamb, pushover, victim. Informal: sucker. Slang: fall guy, gudgeon, mark, monkey, pigeon, sap. Chiefly British: mug. See wise/foolish, Carl Romenelli.

The Green Party's Senate candidate in Pennsylvania doesn't mind that his candidacy is completely paid for by Republicans - except for his own $30 contribution, of course.

"I respect the fact that people on the complete opposite side of an issue could respect my point of view,"

No, Mr. Romenelli, they don't care about your point of view. They really don't. And I bet they have a grand old laugh at your naiveté every time they send you a check.