veepstakes
The “veepstakes” is the process and speculation surrounding the selection of a vice presidential candidate during a presidential election cycle.
The term is a portmanteau …
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vetter
A “vetter” is an individual or team responsible for conducting thorough background checks and investigations into the qualifications and suitability of a candidate or appointee.…
vetting
In politics, “vetting” refers to the process of thoroughly investigating and evaluating a candidate’s background, qualifications, and character before they are selected for a political …
vision thing
The “vision thing” is a phrase that is famously associated with President George H.W. Bush.
It originated from a 1987 profile in Time magazine when, …
Vote-a-Rama
The term “vote-a-rama” is used to refer to a marathon session of voting in the United States Senate.
This typically occurs during the consideration of …