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List of political metaphors - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Administrative, Aristocratic, Authoritarian, Autocratic, Autonomous, Bureaucratic, Civic, Civil, Constitutional, Democratic, Despotic, Dictatorial, Diplomatic, Fascist, Federal, Federalist, Geopolitical, Governmental, Gubernatorial, Matriarchal

The following is a list of common political metaphors:

Contents

Relating to the executive

Relating to the legislature

Relating to elections

  • a sacrificial lamb: a candidate who has no chance of winning
  • a third rail: an issue which is so controversial it is not worth persuing
  • stalking horse: a percieved front-runner candidate who unifies his or her opponents, usually within a single political party.
  • a 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.
  • a dark horse: a candidate who is largely ignored by opponents yet makes significant gains.
  • mudslinging: harsh partisan insults exchanged between candidates
  • character assassination: spreading (usually) manufactured stories about a candidate with the intent to destroy his or her reputation in the eyes of the public.
  • a landslide victory: a huge victory for one side.

Others

  • a straw man: an argument which is weak and easily defeated, though usually not the main issue at stake.
  • Government in the sunshine: a government which keeps all its records and documents open and easily accesible by the public.
  • a witch hunt: a hysterical persuit of political enemies
  • a melting pot: a society in which all outsiders assimilate to one social norm.

Example Usage of political

Beshnaveed: Status & whereabouts of 7 Kurdish students arrested at the Law & political science school is still unknown #iranelection (rt @persianbanoo)
MadisonRebel: @rsmccain "I don't like your political positions, so you're fat and ugly." Charming.
Traffordw9x1: Romanians vote for president amid political, economic crisis; hope vote will ... http://cli.gs/ANu1z
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