reelection

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It is an indication that Congressman do not find the issue relevant to their reelection.

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Quick take

Act of electing to office one previously elected to and serving in office.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of reelection gathered in one view.

noun

Act of electing to office one previously elected to and serving in office.

noun

The fact of being reelected.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for reelection.

noun

Act of electing to office one previously elected to and serving in office.

noun

The fact of being reelected.

Example sentences

It is an indication that Congressman do not find the issue relevant to their reelection.

The rational politician is interested in maximizing opportunities for reelection, not the good of humanity.

In this case, it's my opinion that they're representing their constituents' desire to limit public sector salaries, and risk reelection by legislating otherwise.

Those are some great achievements to have if you're running for reelection.

Signing this will directly hurt the chances of reelection.

I didn't vote in his last reelection because I do not support him.

So when is David Campos up for reelection?

As a result, in the US, we have a Congress with approval ratings in the single digits but reelection rates for incumbents in the high 90s.

Quote examples

It would make a great reelection platform: "I prosecuted doctors for failing to charge uninsured patients $300 for a $6 splint."

Tne game is roughly "If I scare them, they'll pay money to talk with me." Dodd is in a serious reelection fight.

I would characterize it more as we have "tough on crime politicians" who don't start that way, but over time become that way because of lobbying efforts and reelection campaigns.