Take, for example, 's explanation of the concept of "aadvarking" - a tactic which involves recruiting candidates whose names begin with "A" for public office, as some strategists believe voters are more likely to elect people whose name starts with the first letter of the alphabet. Gleaning insight into the political microcosm can be disheartening, though. Stay up to speed with the newly updated POLITICO mobile app, featuring timely political news, insights, and analysis from the best journalists in the business. I'd love to see it used again.Īnother favored term is the aforementioned "Mugwump," which also originated in the late 19th century and came to mean "someone who is independent or who remains undecided or neutral in politics." "It was revived by President Truman in the early 1950s but hasn't been used in decades. “My favorite newly-discovered term is 'Snollygoster,' which originates from the late 19th century and refers to a politician who will go to any lengths to win public office, regardless of party affiliation or platform," he explained. Ambassador to NATO and current professor at Harvards Kennedy School of Government Nicholas Burns helps explain what happened in Helsinki (and.
"For instance, just two years ago no one knew what 'Mama Grizzlies' were, but Sarah Palin's label for conservative female candidates has taken root in our political speech and is now used in news stories almost every day."Īlthough is compiled largely from Political Wire reader contributions and suggestions, Goddard has a few favorite phrases of his own. “At its core, politics is about words and persuasion and there are dozens of new terms added to our lexicon each election cycle," Goddard said. “Having published Political Wire for more than a decade I've found that political jargon often confuses readers and voters about how things get done in our political system,” Goddard told POLITICO.Īccording to the site’s mission statement, the dictionary "takes apart the language of politics to uncover its deeper meanings and broader significance.” So, as well as an amusing journey through some of Washington’s most bizarre neologisms, the site teaches you a little bit about the historical formation of political jargon, too. The Fox News Channel (FNC), commonly known as Fox News, is an American multinational conservative news and political commentary television channel and. Goddard spent more than a decade as managing director and chief operating officer of a prominent investment firm in New York City. He also runs Political Job Hunt, Electoral Vote Map and the Political Dictionary. That’s why Taegan Goddard – founder of the website Political Wire – has extended his reach to lexicography with the new website . Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire, one of the earliest and most influential political web sites. New terms seem to be coined every day, and if you can’t tell your 'Mama Grizzlies' from your 'Mugwumps,' then navigating current political talk will prove challenging. Like 'legalese,' 'politicalese' is a tricky tongue to master.
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