Three Martini Lunch
A “three martini lunch” is a long, leisurely lunch, usually associated with either business or backroom political dealings.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
Whistleblower
A whistleblower refers to an individual who exposes illicit activities, misconduct, or unethical practices occurring within a political entity, government institution, or related organizations.
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Fair Deal
The Fair Deal was a package of economic and social reforms put forward by President Harry Truman, with the stated purpose of giving all Americans access to education, healthcare, and…
Fat Cat
In politics, a “fat cat” is a rich and influential person, usually one who donates generously to political campaigns.
Opiate of the People
Karl Marx famously declared that religion is the opiate of the people.
Big Tent
In politics, a “big tent” refers to an inclusive party which encourages a wide swathe of people to become members.
Slow-Walk
In politics, “slow-walk” is a term used to describe an effort to prevent legislation or a political process from moving forward by intentionally slowing it down to a crawl.