A candidate representing a political party who seems highly unlikely to win, and although they are standing for office in good faith, may not be intending to campaign hard either. They usually do not have many resources, and may be political newcomers (or has-beens who are reluctant to leave politics). Their own organizations may not be willing or able to offer much support. As a result, they are usually not very visible on the campaign trail beyond putting up a few signs. In Quebec, the term for this type of candidate is “poteau” (post or pole), referring to signage on fenceposts or utility poles. Some may not campaign at all, just appearing on the ballot (“name on ballot”/NoB). Often this situation arises when a national political party wants to maintain its profile by running candidates in every district across the country, even ones that have traditionally shown little support.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
"When I went to vote today, I noticed Bob Aardvark's name at the top of the ballot. I didn't see him out campaigning and we didn't even get any campaign literature from him during the election. He must be a paper candidate. Wouldn't it be funny if a lot of people just voted for the first name they saw, and he got in~"
by TapirTrouble October 21, 2020
Get the paper candidatemug. Nonexistent in stores during 2020
by Cora :) March 23, 2020
Get the Toilet papermug. by Hellofucknigga September 24, 2023
Get the paper vapemug. When you’re definitely not rolling in money, but you feel like a big spender because you’re tearing off three or four paper towels at a time to handle a tiny spill. This is the kind of rich where you’re not counting sheets, you’re just living that lavish life with extra absorbency.
Alex: "Whoa, are you seriously using four paper towels for that little coffee drip?"
Jordan: "Yeah, I’m paper towel rich now. I don’t have to play it safe with just one anymore."
Alex: "Dang, living the high life, I see!"
Jordan: "Yeah, I’m paper towel rich now. I don’t have to play it safe with just one anymore."
Alex: "Dang, living the high life, I see!"
by The Josh Speaks October 26, 2024
Get the Paper towel richmug. by Anon_Man11 May 14, 2020
Get the Toilet Papermug. Toilet paper is a symbol of the coronavirus, due to the fact that people are buying a huge amount of toilet paper during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toilet paper is a bare essential, so it is falling off the shelves like crazy. Stores now have a limit on how much toilet paper you can buy. Not to mention Mount Druitt Coles now has a security guard guarding the toilet paper.
I guess people be like:
*goes out and buys all the toilet paper in existance so they don’t ever have to leave the house again*
But still people, leave some for the other humans on this planet!
I guess people be like:
*goes out and buys all the toilet paper in existance so they don’t ever have to leave the house again*
But still people, leave some for the other humans on this planet!
by Kitten 🐱 December 22, 2020
Get the Toilet Papermug. The annoying fact of life that you might have to go to the printer or "document center" at your job just a few minutes before it's time to head home.
Fookin' sunovabitch! I gotta go to the paper mill to sort out my work, and I have a train to catch at 3:30!
by pentozali August 28, 2006
Get the paper millmug.