Palienate
Verb, (Political Slang) To nominate a Vice-Presidential candidate who initially appears to balance the electoral ticket, but ends up attracting only the most rabid and vociferous supporters from the other side of the party, thus ensuring you will lose your chance at the Presidency.
Guy1:"What did you think of Joe Biden as the VP choice?"
Guy2:" Well, I thought he was going to palienate the Right-wing Democrats with his pro-union schtick, but on the whole, looks like he's nailed it."
Guy2:" Well, I thought he was going to palienate the Right-wing Democrats with his pro-union schtick, but on the whole, looks like he's nailed it."
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