According to the Midrashic account , Vashti was a savvy politician .
The ladies ' banquet that politician held in parallel to Ahasuerus ' banquet represented an astute political maneuver .
According to the Midrashic account , Vashti was a savvy politician , and the ladies ' banquet that she held in parallel to Ahasuerus ' banquet represented an astute political maneuver .