William McKinley's dignified front-porch campaign won him the presidency in 1896
her approach was the opposite of a passive front-porch campaign
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
front-porch campaign — noun a campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel William McKinley s dignified front porch campaign won him the presidency in 1896 her approach was the opposite of a passive front porch campaign • Syn: ↑front porch… … Useful english dictionary
Front porch campaign — A front porch campaign is low key electoral campaign used in American politics in which the candidate remains close to or at home to make speeches to supporters who come to visit. The candidate largely does not travel around or otherwise actively … Wikipedia
campaigning — noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected • Syn: ↑candidacy, ↑candidature, ↑electioneering, ↑political campaign • Derivationally related forms: ↑electioneer (for: ↑electioneering) … Useful english dictionary
Porch (disambiguation) — Porch may refer to:* Porch, an architectural feature of homes * Porch, an inside vestibule of a building * Front porch and back porch, a video synchronization technique * Front porch campaign, a form of home based political campaigning * Porch ,… … Wikipedia
candidacy — noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑campaigning, ↑candidature, ↑electioneering, ↑political campaign • Derivationally related forms: ↑electioneer (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
candidature — noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected • Syn: ↑campaigning, ↑candidacy, ↑electioneering, ↑political campaign • Derivationally related forms: ↑electioneer (for: ↑electioneering) … Useful english dictionary
electioneering — noun 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign • Syn: ↑bell ringing, ↑canvassing • Derivationally related forms: ↑electioneer • Hypernyms: ↑persuasion, ↑suasion 2. th … Useful english dictionary
political campaign — noun 1. a race between candidates for elective office (Freq. 3) I managed his campaign for governor he is raising money for a Senate run • Syn: ↑campaign, ↑run • Derivationally related forms: ↑run ( … Useful english dictionary
Mark Hanna — For other people named Mark Hanna, see Mark Hanna (disambiguation). Mark Hanna United States Senator from Ohio In office March 5, 1897 – February 15, 1904 … Wikipedia
Political campaign — A political campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process within a specific group. In democracies, political campaigns often refer to electoral campaigns, wherein representatives are chosen or referenda are… … Wikipedia
