I’d tell her that I assumed she was more well read and a better person than her turse reply. That I’d hope if I were running for an office that my credentials that might match Palin/Bachman, etc. would be “judged” equally with my opponent. Ask her to put up a nameless list of qualifications and desires and then compare them and see just who your friend really is...
When I do something foolish or with less than my usual good nature, I tell myself I am a better person than that remark!
Or "terse" for those not in Rio Linda.