Relating To Elections
- character assassination: spreading (usually) manufactured stories about a candidate with the intent to destroy his or her reputation in the eyes of the public.
- dark/black horse: a candidate who is largely ignored by opponents yet makes significant gains.
- landslide victory: a huge victory for one side.
- muckraking: uncovering and publicizing scandalous information about a person or organization
- mudslinging: harsh partisan insults exchanged between candidates.
- parachute candidate / carpetbagger: a candidate who runs for election in an area which he or she is not a native resident or has no ties.
- paper candidate: a candidate who puts no effort into his campaign and is essentially just a name on the ballot.
- riding coattails: victories by local or state politicians because of the popularity of more powerful politicians.
- sacrificial lamb: a candidate who is put forward to run for office, by his party or others, but who has no chance of winning.
- stalking horse: a perceived front-runner candidate who unifies his or her opponents, usually within a single political party.
- grassroots: a political movement driven by the constituents of a community.
- astroturfing: formal public relations campaigns in politics and advertising that seek to create the impression of being spontaneous, grassroots behavior.
- stooge: To mislead a candidate or campaigner, or to masquerade as a constituent interested in an issue being promoted.
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