Acela Corridor
The “Acela corridor” refers to the Northeast megalopolis that stretches roughly from Washington, D.C., through New York City, to Boston.
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Situation Room
A “situation room” is a physical room in which key decision makers gather to share information and make plans about the major issues affecting their future.
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Straw Man
A “straw man” refers to an intentionally misrepresented proposition or argument that is set up because it is easier to defeat than an opponent’s real argument.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is a procedural device used to expedite debates in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Revolving Door
The term “revolving door” refers to the practice where individuals move between roles in the public and private sectors, especially within industries that they had been responsible for regulating or…
Off the Reservation
The phrase “off the reservation” is used to describe someone who deviates from the expected or orthodox position, particularly within a political party or ideological group.
Coattail Effect
The “coattail effect” is a phenomenon whereby a political candidate or leader’s popularity leads to improved vote totals for fellow party candidates further down the ballot.