TagRon Paul

money bomb

money bomb  n.— «Munger got the money for the ads by holding a focused online fundraiser—a “money bomb,” in the parlance of the Ron Paul presidential campaign, although Munger said his modest effort was more like a “money grenade.”» —“Speaking of...

LBJ rule

LBJ rule  n.—Gloss: a law that says a politician currently holding an elected office can run simultaneously for re-election to that office and for election to a new office. Note: LBJ refers to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. «Using what is known in...

Odd Man Out Word Puzzle

Greg Pliska presents a punny political puzzle about the names of presidential candidates. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Odd Man Out Word Puzzle” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m Grant Barrett. And I’m Martha Barnette...