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A “blue state” is one whose voters elect primarily Democratic candidates.

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…

A Boll weevil Democrat was a conservative southern Democrat in the mid 1900s, largely known for his opposition to civil rights.

Shivercrats were a conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party in the 1950s named for Texas Gov. Allan Shivers (D).

The Blue Dog Democrats are a coalition of moderate House Democrats.

A “convention bounce” refers to the surge of support a presidential candidates may enjoy after the televised national convention of their party.

The Copperheads were Northern Democrats who opposed the Civil War and wanted a peace settlement with the Confederates.

A yellow dog Democrat was a Southern voter who was unwavering in their loyalty to the Democratic party.

The Dixiecrats were a group of Southern Democrats who broke away from their party in 1948 because they objected to the Democratic Party’s stance on desegregation.

In politics, a “big tent” refers to an inclusive party which encourages a wide swathe of people to become members.