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“Running between the raindrops” is to dodge or deflect repeated political attacks.

A “shy voter” is one who does not admit to supporting a certain candidate to pollsters, but still votes for that candidate in the election.

The term “goo goo” is short for “good government guys,” referring to people who would fight for government reform.

In politics, a “bargaining chip” refers to something that is used as leverage in a negotiation, an attempt to pass legislation, or an effort to get concessions from another party.

“Amen corner” is a term used in politics to refer to a group of people or legislators who always support or agree with a particular leader, party, or policy without…

“Mama Grizzlies” is a metaphor used by 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for conservative women.

Sandbagging is deceptive behavior intended to lower someone’s expectations so that they can be taken by surprise later.

A DINO — or Democrat In Name Only — is a disparaging term that refers to a Democratic candidate whose political views are seen as insufficiently conforming to the party…

“Limousine liberal” is pejorative for wealthy liberals who do not want to bear the cost of the liberal policies they support.

“Both-sidesing” is a term often used in political discourse to describe a tendency in media reporting where journalists, in their effort to maintain a sense of objectivity or neutrality, present…

A “bridge builder” is a politician or diplomat who actively works to create or improve relationships, foster cooperation, and promote understanding among diverse groups or parties.

A “bomb thrower” is used metaphorically to describe a person — often a politician or political operative — who uses provocative, inflammatory, or extreme rhetoric to disrupt the status quo…

The term “alternative facts” was a phrase coined by White House adviser Kellyanne Conway to defend a false statement by press secretary Sean Spicer about the attendance of President Donald…

A “lid” is what White House press secretaries use to indicate that there will be no news coming out of the White House that day.

“Bed-wetting” refers to someone who expresses doubt or excessive worry about a political outcome.

The term “cuckservative” is a pejorative used by alt-Right conservatives to insult moderate Republicans.

“Rumsfeld’s Rules” are a series of aphorisms, sayings, and observations about life in leadership, business, and politics by Donald Rumsfeld, who was a Congressman, Chief of Staff and Secretary of…

A “wave election” is a term used to describe a significant electoral shift in which one political party makes substantial gains in seats in a legislative body, often resulting in…

A “tracker” is an individual who is tasked with closely following and documenting the public appearances, speeches, and activities of a political candidate, particularly an opponent.

An “attack dog” in politics is a person, usually a politician or a political operative, who is designated to aggressively challenge and criticize the opposition.

The Hastert rule is an informal guiding principle for leaders in the House of Representatives that dictates a majority of the majority party support any measure before it receives a…

“Kingfish” is the nickname for Huey P. Long, the one-time governor of Louisiana.

The “rally around the flag” effect is when there’s a short-term surge in voter approval as the nation unites behind its leader during a crisis or emergency situation.

“Misunderestimate” is a malapropism invented by President George W. Bush that has come to mean “to underestimate by mistake.”

The term “lame duck” in politics refers to an elected official whose successor has already been elected or will be soon, and who is in the final period of their…

A “fixer” refers to someone who solves problems or handles difficult situations for a politician.

A “grifter” is a con artist, someone who obtains money by swindling or tricking others.

“Chicago-style politics” is a phrase used to characterize a supposedly offensive tough, “take-no-prisoners” or “hardball” approach to politics.

There’s one more reason to “suspend” a campaign: In theory, a suspended campaign could spring back to life if the political landscape changes dramatically.

Honest graft refers to the money-making opportunities that might arise while holding public office.