An individual or group that is actively involved in politics who deal with issues that deal with a lot of political topics that most politicians that are from the political mainstream won't deal with, and take positions on issues that most politicians will not take. Often times the odds of them being successful are slim, even if their positions are good ideas, or the topic is worthy of the government's time and resources, and they have a decent amount of support among the civilian population, because of the amount of opposition they receive from other politicians and or political groups.
Kailani: I heard that U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle reintroduced the STABLE GENIUS Act, which would require presidential candidates to have a medical exam, including a mental health examination, and publicly disclose the results before the general election.
Ian: I heard about that. Regrettably, after the house voted to send the bill to the House Committee on House Administration, they never heard back about it. I suspect the bill might have encountered a large amount of opposition because most of the political candidates don't want to publicly admit that they have a mental health issue.
Kailani: It was generally a good idea nevertheless. Brendan is a good example of a political underdog.
Ian: I heard about that. Regrettably, after the house voted to send the bill to the House Committee on House Administration, they never heard back about it. I suspect the bill might have encountered a large amount of opposition because most of the political candidates don't want to publicly admit that they have a mental health issue.
Kailani: It was generally a good idea nevertheless. Brendan is a good example of a political underdog.
by Vanguard 1998 March 02, 2021
by lostmydealdo November 29, 2021
One who forces their beliefs down ones throat and will do everything he can to discredit your argument.
See also: Progressive
See also: Progressive
Person 1: Man, that person is always talking about his beliefs, even when I already said I accept people for who they are. Who would do that?
Person 2: A Political Jackass
Person 2: A Political Jackass
by dr.cerealguy November 05, 2015
The majority of modern day politics, where politicians resort to name calling and seeing who can piss off the other through childish tactics and blatant hypocrisy rather than meaningfully challenging their opponents on their ideas.
"Sleepy Joe is such a loser, he did bad in school."
"The other side wants to raise your taxes! Now excuse us while we exempt Jeff Bezos for the third time in a row."
"Man, I hate limp dick politics".
"The other side wants to raise your taxes! Now excuse us while we exempt Jeff Bezos for the third time in a row."
"Man, I hate limp dick politics".
by Lengend47 January 06, 2021
Alienated from the current political atmosphere or from one's previous political affiliations, and struggling to identify with any political party or ideology. Another word for "politically homeless" that does not appropriate a word corresponding to a marginalized group of people. Not to be confused with centrism.
by Shugunou July 09, 2023
1. A government employee whose job is not viewed to be particularly important by most of the people who don’t work for the government that run into them, but their role plays an important function in keeping the government running efficiently and effectively. Usually, their employer or the individual/s who run the department or agency, because of their position in the government, work in the public spotlight, while political shadows tend to work more in the background, or in other words in the shadows, where they are seldom noticed by the general public. Often times these people either work in jobs where they don't deal with people that often, or they work in jobs where they deal with people frequently, but their role is frequently viewed as being less important than the role held by their employer.
2. The political impact an individual or group has on the world around them
2. The political impact an individual or group has on the world around them
1. Dave is a political shadow. He is a policy analysist who works for the U.S. Representative Aderholt. Most of the people who encounter him don't think his role is anywhere near as important as the role his employer has in the U.S. Government; yet without Dave, the policies would not be written that well and may not be as effective in achieving what the law was intended to do. Hence, he plays a very important role in ensuring the government operates in an effective manner.
2: Alexandra has a large political shadow because of the large number of Black Lives Matter protests and women's marches she has attended over the past four to five years; along with the numerous times she has lobbied political officials on various issues related to gender equality, gun control, racial justice, education, and the Covid-19. She has a very large political impact on the world around her.
2: Alexandra has a large political shadow because of the large number of Black Lives Matter protests and women's marches she has attended over the past four to five years; along with the numerous times she has lobbied political officials on various issues related to gender equality, gun control, racial justice, education, and the Covid-19. She has a very large political impact on the world around her.
by Vanguard 1998 March 20, 2021
One who can't decide their political stance, whether they are a conservative/right wing, liberal/left wing, or a centrist/bipartisan
Little Timmy was raised in a very conservative family, but lived in a very liberal environment. As a result, he became a politically questionable person.
by McValimoMadness February 28, 2018