Phrases with «political graveyard»

The phrase "political graveyard" refers to a place where unsuccessful or forgotten political careers end. It implies that politicians who fail or make unpopular decisions are figuratively buried there, never to return to the political spotlight. Full definition

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political graveyard

Sentences with «political graveyard»

Since Peter Lougheed catapulted from official opposition leader to Premier in 1971, Alberta's opposition leadership have become a political graveyard for many well - intentioned and ambitious politicians. (daveberta.ca)
Watch for the return of Randy Kuhl from the political graveyard... he came very close to running for Congress again a couple months back. (nystateofpolitics.com)
As far the memory stretches, The Manhattan Borough Presidency has been a political graveyard. (cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com)
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Phrases with «political graveyard»

Sentences with «political graveyard»

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