front porch campaign

noun

A low-key electoral campaign in which the candidate, rather than traveling, remains near or at home to make speeches to supporters who come to visit.

Meanings

nounfront porch campaign (plural front porch campaigns)

plural front porch campaigns

  1. USgovernmentA low-key electoral campaign in which the candidate, rather than traveling, remains near or at home to make speeches to supporters who come to visit.
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