actup-ny's definitions
The activist tactic of attending public appearances by politicians in order to win new policies. Strategies have included asking questions, shaking hands, chanting, etc. HIV/AIDS activists coined this usage to describe pre-election efforts targeting politicians. Note: The usage that involves men flirting with women is an actual word in Webster's.
Bird dogging Obama and McCain on the campaign trail was difficult but contributed to some important results.
by actup-ny July 29, 2009
Get the bird doggingmug.