Heard back from the publisher. It was a no. Wasn't quite what they had in mind -- more 'post-apocalyptic' than corruption of power that they were seeking.
Honestly, I'd not thought of the piece in that light. But, yes, suppose it could come off that way, especially condensed as it had to be.
At any rate, I'll take it as better to have heard back than to wonder (or query for reply). Time to go back over the piece (SOP for my returned work), see what it does or does not need then try again to find it a home. Just another day at work . . .
Did send off a 'thank you' reply to the publisher (also SOP). The no was not a copy and paste turn down. For that, I always show respect. The next time I see them with an open submission call, I'll look in on it.
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